Specific Cultural Support Service
Our Specific Cultural Support Service has a Maori and South Asian cultural focus. The service is recovery orientated and provides support for people living in the community, who have mental health support needs.
Our integrated service includes:
- Community Support Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Kaupapa Maori Service
WHAT DO WE OFFER
We work as a team to provide:
- culturally responsive and culturally sensitive support (individually and/or collectively)
- whanau ora inclusive of family members
- group programmes (Work, Leisure and Education)
- networking and building relationships with Cultural Community Resources
- Mental Health Promotion within the Community
HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE
Our service is free and available to people who:
- are Maori or South Asian who have been diagnosed with mental illness
- are aged 18 years to 65 years
- live within the Counties Manukau district
Referrals can be made by:
- self referral, family or friends
- Psychiatrist, key worker or GP
- other professionals or service providers
If you would like further information, please contact the Specific Cultural Support Team on (09) 526 0320.
