WAIORA HINENGARO
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS SERVICE
Working together to support tāngata whai ora whilst believing people can find their own strengths to live the life the way they want, with whānau as the key.
MENTAL HEALTH
Working together to support tāngata whai ora whilst believing people can find their own strengths to live the life the way they want, with whānau as the key.
Referrals to all the services below are open and can be instigated by the person themselves, whānau, natural supports, health professionals and other social, justice, community and health services.
ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS
One to one work with people wanting to change their substance use.
TE HAPAINGA: ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS GROUP PROGRAMME
The Alcohol and Other Drug programme – Te Hāpainga is a collaboration with Te Oranganui, Te Whatu Ora and the Regional Health Network. Te Hāpainga means to uplift our whānau to reach their full potential. Our aim is to provide tools and strategies from a Māori world view to reduce the harm done by alcohol and other substances.
The programme does this through:
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Tikanga and kawa
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Raising awareness and understanding of self
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Education and information
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Group sharing and support
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Goal planning and future choices
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Development of a relapse prevention plan
This is a scheduled nine-week programme delivered on a Tuesday and Friday from 10.00am to 1.00pm four times per year.
PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday night: 6pm – 8pm. This is a walk-in group for those who are struggling with addiction issues and need support. This is community peer-led and a pick up and drop off can be provided.
TE WHARE TAUTOKO
A programme for tangata whai ora held 4 times per week, encouraging new skills and experiences in the community.
HE PUNA ORA: PREGNANCY & PARENTING SERVICE, AND KOROWAITIA TE PUNA WAIORA: KAUPAPA MĀORI PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICE
Bringing together an integrated approach to support whānau on their hauora journey. Marae based wānanga utilising our own pūrakau to support a holistic approach to wellbeing. Our services are whānau centred, and immersed in mātauranga Māori alongside experienced Kaitūruki.
RANGATAHI/TAMARIKI SERVICE
Waiora Hinengaro has a dedicated and experienced team who focus on rangatahi (youth) with mental health needs or wanting to change their substance use.
TE WHARE MAHANA
Long-term residential beds for tangata whai ora who have a diagnosed mental health condition. We also have 1 bed space where we offer respite for AOD tangata whai ora in recovery, as well as a possible place for those that require a social detox or a step up/step down facility prior/post rehab attendance. This residence is in Whanganui and has a dedicated staff who provide 24-hour support to its residents.
WHAKAHAUMANU MANA TĀNE
Provides a twelve (12) week Drug Treatment programme embedded in Te Ao Māori at the Whanganui Corrections Facility. This programme is designed to identify behaviours associated with alcohol and drug addictions and provide opportunity for positive change.
The core goals of the programme are to target the key areas of:
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Substance abuse
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Restoration of mana
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Social decision-making and Pro-social behaviour
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Ko wai au – self awareness
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Relapse Prevention Planning (Mauri Ora Planning)
As part of the induction/whakawhanaungatanga process Kaiako will complete the following:
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a comprehensive assessment
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Handout and explain the information pack; expectations; consents etc
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Fully ensure that you are able to make an informed decision about joining the programme.
Tāne are offered constructive activities, such as:
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Whakawatea
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Family Planning
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Piki Te Ora
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Waiata
