Nationwide
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.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.adhd.org.nz/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDNZ
Email: info@adhd.org.nz
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
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.aoaketera.org.nz/contact
Balance Aotearoa
A well-established national bipolar and depression support network, including resources and online forums.
A well-established national bipolar and depression support network, including resources and online forums.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Phone: (06) 345 4488
Website: https://www.balance.org.nz/
Birth Trauma Aotearoa
Birth Trauma Aotearoa offers education and support, including the My Birth Story website.
Birth Trauma Aotearoa is a charitable trust undertaking education, advocacy, research and support services regarding both physical and psychological birth trauma.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Main website: https://www.birthtraumaaotearoa.org.nz/
My Birth Story website: https://www.mybirthstory.org.nz/
Eating Disorders Carers Support
Support for all carers of people with eating disorders or disordered eating.
Eating Disorders Carer Support is a New Zealand/Aotearoa registered non-profit charitable trust which supports all carers of people with eating disorders or disordered eating.
EDCS provides Lived Experience Peer support, educational materials, community awareness and advocacy at all levels.
We believe that recovery is possible and achievable at all ages and all stages.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.edcs.co.nz/
FASD-CAN – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network
Supporting individuals and families of those with FASD.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a permanent brain injury, in Aotearoa, it’s estimated to affect up to 60,000 children under the age of 18. It’s estimated to be more common than autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy combined.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network is a collective of parents, caregivers and professionals.
FASD-CAN helps those impacted by FASD to live their best lives through their website, training, webinars, Facebook page, online groups for Parents, Professionals and Carers, support ‘Navigators’ who directly support whānau and run face-to-face support groups around the motu.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/national_support_groups_in_aotearoa_nz
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
GROW Mental Health Community
GROW offers a supportive environment to help those who struggle to live well in the world.
GROW Mental Health are a community mental health movement with groups suitable for people recovering from mental illness, anyone suffering a crisis, and for those who need support to self-manage their daily lives. We offer friendship and support at weekly 12-step group meetings that are open to all. Members have been in your shoes and know how you feel. Self referral, no fees, however a small donation to meet group expenses is usual though voluntary.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Address: Zoom groups nationwide, and physical groups in Auckland, Thames, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin
Phone: (09) 846 6869 or 021 049 1360 (Nationwide enquiries)
Email: auckland@grow.org.nz
Website: https://grow.org.nz/
Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ
Support groups and online forums for people who hear voices or see visions and other unusual sensory perceptions.
We run support groups for people with personal experience of hearing voices, seeing visions or having other unusual sensory experiences. Our hearing voices support groups are usually run by volunteers. We also have a facebook group where you can join in and chat: fb.com/groups/hearingvoicesnetworkaotearoanz
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Email: info@hearingvoices.org.nz
Facebook group: fb.com/groups/hearingvoicesnetworkaotearoanz
Website: https://hearingvoices.org.nz/support-groups/
Helping Parents Heal - Australia/New Zealand Moving Forward After Suicide
Online support group for families who have lost a child to suicide.
An online support group for parents and close family who have lost a child to suicide. We provide a safe space to share and receive support from others with lived experience and provide a shared healing journey.
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Nationwide
Contact Information
Contact Name: Alison
Email: austnzhphaftersuicide@gmail.com
Facebook page: Linked here.
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