Whanau Advocacy & Peer Support Adults

SERVICES

• This is a non-clinical service available to whanau seeking support for their whanau (family)
• Supply information about mental illnesses, the mental health service system,
  community resources and supports.
• Assistance with strategies for coping with mental illness and its impact on the whanau (family)
• Making contact with other relevant mental health services or support groups
• Supply information about relevant legislation, rights and responsibilities.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

• Kaumaatua (older adult), Pakeke (Adult), ages 17 years old and over experiencing mental illness
• Accepted Referral Types:
• GP
• DHB Clinical Services
• Health Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Self referral (Must currently be receiving clinical treatment from a
  South Auckland mental health service.)