Empowering families and whanau of people with disabilities and health impairments through support and information. Parent to Parent also deliver SibSupport NZ and Altogether Autism programmes.
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The Road Forward
Empowering survivors of sexual harm.
We provide peer support to survivors of sexual harm in the Greater Wellington Region. One-on-one and group sessions available. Staff have lived experience. We understand. Free and unlimited sessions.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Phone: 0800 118 104
Website: www.theroadforward.org.nz
Email: support@theroadforward.org.nz
Men and Trauma support groups
Men and Trauma run a number of free support groups in Wellington.
Trauma survivors support group
Mental or psychological trauma can be caused by many different events.
Men and relationships support group
Men often struggle to understand their own and their partners behaviour in relationships.
Parents and carers support group
For parents and carers who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal ideation or any other mental health issues.
Other groups:
- Men's abortion support group
- Men's sexual abuse support group
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Website: https://www.menandtrauma.nz/
Make an appointment: https://www.menandtrauma.nz/make-an-appointment.html
Parent to Parent
Supporting parents raising children with disabilities.
Phone: 0508 236 236
Website: https://parent2parent.org.nz/
Website: https://parent2parent.org.nz/
Auckland Waves Group (Otahuhu)
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Waves is an eight-week programme that aims to support adults 18+ years old who have been bereaved by suicide.
Next group TBC. To register interest in attending or for more information, contact Yellow Brick Road.
Region
Auckland
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Fixate – OCD support group
A support group for friends and families of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Fixate is a Facebook-based New Zealand support group for people living with OCD, and for those who support someone with OCD. We bring together people to share experiences and information, to form connections and to advocate for OCD awareness. If you're interested in learning more, please visit our website or email us.
To become a group member, please ask to join Fixate on Facebook.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533606270318161/
Website: www.ocd.org.nz
Email: ocd.org.nz@gmail.com
ADHD NZ National Support
A non-profit organisation committed to supporting those living with ADHD their families.
The ADHD Association of NZ provides free information, support and advice about ADHD. Our services are set up to support children, parents and adults who have been diagnosed with or suspect they have ADHD, and their whanau and friends.
Region
Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.adhd.org.nz/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDNZ
Email: info@adhd.org.nz
Amigos
Provide groups and activities for people who have experienced mental distress.
Amigos is a Wellington based peer support group, run by volunteers, providing groups and activities for people who have experienced mental distress.
We offer:
- friendship
- help with recovery
- a stepping stone to integration within the Community
We have informal and friendly groups where you can socialise, meet new people, and find fellowship.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Website: https://www.amigospeersupport.nz/
Phone: (04) 385 4752 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm only)
Anxiety Trust NZ Peer Support Groups
Peer support for people experiencing anxiety.
Anxiety NZ provides a range of mental health support, treatment and education services. All Peer Support Groups are free and a self-referral or health professional referral is needed to apply. Bookings essential. For more information please visit Services | Anxiety NZ Website https://anxiety.org.nz/peer
Region
Auckland
Contact Information
Phone: 0800 ANXIETY Helpline (0800 269 4389) - Free 24/7 National Anxiety Helpline.
Website: https://anxiety.org.nz
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/AnxietyNZ
Aoake te Rā
Free, brief therapeutic support service for those bereaved by suicide.
We offer a service for those needing focused support following bereavement by suicide. The service is:
- a free, national service
- brief, therapeutic support
- a service to support anyone impacted by suicide loss (whānau, friends, colleagues, discoverers, communities)
- sessions supporting individuals, couples, whānau groups
- available face to face, online, on the phone or a combination
Region
Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/contact
Arahura Charitable Trust
A trust providing housing and support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
Arahura provides levels one, two and three supported accommodation in central Auckland.
Advocacy/peer support and social recreation/consumers: Crossroads Clubhouse provides day services for mental health consumers.
Support is based on the International Clubhouse Model.
Region
Auckland
Contact Information
Website: https://www.arahura.org.nz/
Phone: (09) 360 0745
Email: admin@arahura.org.nz
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