Residential Services
Te Pikorua
Growth, new shoots growing together, the joining of cultures
Te Pikorua is a service that provides intensive comprehensive support to people recovering from a mental illness.
Our objective is to provide a supportive, safe and stable living environment to enable people to maximize their strengths. This can help people to build a meaningful, satisfying life and to take part in their community.
WHAT DO WE OFFER
- Staff support 24/7
- A strengths and wellness recovery focus
- A planned program (staircase program) to transition to more independent living in the community.
A range of other support services e.g.
- Occupational Therapy,
- Community Outreach,
- Job Quest Supported Employment,
- Kaupapa Support and
- Peer Support by people who have recovered and who understand the journey.
Our aim is to work with people from a strengths perspective by:
- Supporting people to build meaningful and satisfying lives.
- Ensuring people retain their mana/pride and dignity whilst getting the help and support they need.
- Encouraging people to recognize their strengths, abilities, talents and interests.
- Working with people to identify their personal goals and to support them to achieve these.
- Encouraging people to take an active part in their community.
HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE
Anyone over the age of 18 who has a mental illness and who is a client of the Auckland or Counties Manukau District Health Boards.
Referrals are made only via clinical teams and service coordinators.
If you would like further information, please contact the Residential Team on 526 0320.
