Wellington
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)
Greater Wellington Waves Group
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 to be confirmed. To register interest in attending or for more information, please contact Te Whatu Ora, see below.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Contact Name: Lil Leeper
Contact Organisation: Te Whatu Ora - National Public Health
Phone: 027 450 0083
Email: olivialeeper@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
Kāpiti Waves Group
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.
To register interest in attending or for more information, contact Kāpiti Loss and Grief Centre.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Contact Name: Letitia Geldenhuys
Email: letitialossandgrief@gmail.com
Loss and Grief Support Group Kapiti
8 week loss & grief support group in Paraparaumu.
Each term we run a support group for those in the community who have been impacted by loss and/or grief, facilitated by 2 counsellors and has both psychoeducational and therapeutic aspects to it.
Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 -3:00 pm for 8 weeks, located at Kapiti Loss and Grief Centre, 1 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu.
If you would like more information about this group please contact Kapiti Loss and Grief Centre (office hours 9am-3pm Monday to Friday).
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Website: https://lossandgrief.co.nz/
Email: lossandgriefoffice@gmail.com
Phone: 027 355 7947
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
MIX - Connecting, Creating, Living
Art and wellbeing programs for people experiencing mental health challenges.
MIX is a mental health community day service offering programmes in Art and Wellbeing for people (18yrs +). Operating 5 days a week in a number of locations in the Hutt Valley. We work so that individuals have an understanding of their holistic health, using the Te whare tapa whā at MIX. We work to ensure our programmes embrace our Taha tinana (physical health), Taha wairua (spiritual health), Taha whānau (family health) and Taha hinengaro (mental health).
We exist so that those who experience mental health challenges can:
- Connect to form shared communities.
- Create opportunities for growth in wellbeing and art.
- Live life through the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Phone: (04) 569 3162
Website: https://mix.org.nz/
Oasis Network Inc
Peer support, advocacy and information for people who identify as having experience of mental distress, illness or addiction.
Peer support, advocacy and information for people who live and work in the Hutt Valley or the Wairarapa who self-identify as having experience of mental distress, illness and/or addiction.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Email: admin@oasisnetwork.org.nz
Website: https://www.oasisnetwork.org.nz/services
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
Support for survivors of another’s suicide
A suicide bereavement support group in Newtown Wellington.
A suicide bereavement support group in Newtown Wellington. All suicide bereaved welcome.
Meetings are in person. Attendees can also join online by zoom. This group is run by Richard Jeffrey and the organisation Men and Trauma.
To get in touch for more information and join a meeting please visit our website.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Website: https://www.menandtrauma.nz/make-an-appointment.html
Te Ara Korowai
A peer support and creativity hub for people to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
A peer support and creativity hub for people who would like to attend workshops to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Please see our website for opening hours.
Region
Wellington
Contact Information
Address: 1 Weka Road, Raumati Beach, 5032
Phone: (04) 299 6981
Email: info@tearakorowai.org.nz
Website: https://www.tearakorowai.org.nz/
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