CHOICES TO WELLBEING PROGRAMME
The Choices to Wellbeing programme provides access to early intervention for young people with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
You may be a young person or know of a young person who is;
- stressed out, worries a lot or is starting to avoid situations because they are anxious
- feeling sad a lot
- not enjoying the things they used to or lacks motivation
- finding it hard to deal with the grief of losing someone or their parents separation
- stressors within the family, not communicating well or getting on with each other
- relationship issues with your peers, being bullied or dealing with a recent breakup
If you can relate to any of the above feelings/emotions then our programme may be right for you as long as you fit our criteria.
Criteria
Aged 12 to 24 years old
Lives within the Waitemata catchment area - Waitakere, Rodney, or North Shore
Not currently under secondary mental health services such as Marinoto or Adult Mental Health
What do we provide?
- We provide free access to youth friendly counsellors, psychologists and youth workers, and mentors.
- We will match you to the most appropriate and skilled professional
- We will pay for you to have 4 talk therapy sessions or 8 mentoring sessions
How do you apply?
By completing the referral form below and send it to us at youthhub@healthwest.co.nz, or call us on 0800 562 023 or text 021 824 500.
Download the Youth Health Hub referral form here
All referrals are triaged/discussed on a Monday morning and a Youth Health Hub facilitator will contact you within the week to discuss options.
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