Print this PageConsumer Advisors, Peer Support, Advocacy & Support Groups
In Taranaki there are a range of services available to consumers in the way of consumer advisory service and peer support and advocacy.
Taranaki District Health Board - Mental Health and Addictions Services has had a Consumer Advisor for a number of years.
The Consumer Advisor plays an integral role in providing advice on service development, provision and in monitoring services.
Consumer Advisor:
Nic Magrath
Tel: 06 753 7749 Ext: 8550. Fax: 06 753 7715
Email: nic.magrath@tdhb.org.nz
Services based at:
Mental Health Services,
Base Hospital,
Taranaki District Health Board.
Private Bag 2016,
New Plymouth.
Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Strong Consumer/Tangata Whaiora participation at all levels within the sector can lead to greater consumer satisfaction with services, better recovery and improved quality of services. Consumers/Tangata Whaiora have been involved in policy and planning in Taranaki.
Kaupapa Maori Service Providers:
MAHIA MAI A WHAI TARA
Moana Eriwata - Advocacy & Peer Support
8 Warre St
Waitara. 4320
Tel: 06 754 4669
Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
TE WHARE PUAWAI - TE MANGAI
Old Barrett Street Hospital
New Plymouth
Tel: 06 759 4300
Hours of service:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Mainstream Consumer Support and Advocacy:
Taranaki Consumer Advisory Group
This group has an advisory role on matters of service delivery, particularly as they affect Service Users / Tangata Whaiora.
Contact: Don Paratene
Te Whare Puawai O Te Tangata
P.O. Box 5142
New Plymouth. 4343
Support and Educational Groups in Taranaki:
(For those experiencing mental distress and alcohol drug issues)
Friendship & Fun Social Activities - Encouragement - Educational & Creative Activities - Empowerment
Friendship & Fun Social Activities - Encouragement - Educational & Creative Activities - Empowerment
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Like Minds Taranaki
Third Floor, Stirling Sports Building,
50-54 Devon St West
P O Box 5015,
New Plymouth. 4343
Tel: 06 759 0966
Reference Group
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10.30 - 12.00 noon
Taranaki Disability Information Centre
28 Young Street
New Plymouth.
Contact: Gordon Tel: 06 759 0966
Creative Writing Group
3rd Thursday of the month 2 - 3 p.m.
Like Minds Office
3rd Floor Stirling Sports Building
50-54 Devon Street West
New Plymouth
Contact: Gordon Tel: 06 759 0966
Post Natal Peer Support Group
1st and 3rd Monday of the month 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Women's Centre,
Community House,
32 Leach Street,
Community House,
32 Leach Street,
New Plymouth (near the YMCA)
with Nicola and Erin.
Contact Like Minds Tel: 06 759 0966
Mahia Mai A Whai Tara Trust
8 Warre Street
Waitara
Tel: 06 754 4669
Open Peer Support Group
Social, or creative activity, 3rd Tuesday of the month 5.15 pm to 7.15pm
with Moana Eriwata from Mahia Mai A Whai Tara. No cost to members.
Tel: 06 754 4669
TDHB Alcohol and Drug Service
F.A.D.S - Family / Whanau Alcohol and Drug Support Group
Peer group for people who support a loved one with alcohol and drug issues.
Every Tuesday from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
at Alcohol and Drug Service, TDHB, with Sue Phillipson AOD Family Advisor.
Tel: 06 753 7838 ext 7949
Progress to Health
15 Dawson Street, New Plymouth
Tel: 06 757 5549
Arts group - Thurs 10a.m. - 12 noon (with Anne)
Mate's Group - Last Thursday of month 2.00pm to 4.00 pm.(with Kerry)
Craft / Social Group - Please phone for details
Social Group - Please phone for details
Women's Group - Please phone for details
Taranaki Disability Information Centre (TDIC)
28 Young Street, NP
Tel: 06 759 0029
Men's group - 2nd & last Thursday of month 7 - 9.30p.m. at TDIC
Please phone 06 759 1163 for details
Creative Space
Every Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
at Disabled Citizens Craft Rooms,
83 Hine Street New Plymouth.
Contact Michelle Burnside at Taranaki Disability Information Centre
Tel: 06 759 0029
In Waitara:
Mahia Mai A Whai Tara Trust
8 Warre Street, Waitara
Tel: 06 754 4669
Open Peer Support Group
Every Friday 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm at Mahia Mai offices
Facilitated by Chris Bassett from Mahia Mai.
Tel: 06 754 4669
In Eltham:
Te Mangai
P O Box 5142,
New Plymouth
Tel: 06 759 4300
Open Peer Support Group
Held every alternate week
at Mount View Trust
15 Hill Street
Eltham. 10.00 am - 1.00 pm.
The day to meet varies so please contact Kevin Brown from Te Mangai
Tel: 06 759 4300 or 0508 ADVOCATE for more information.
Educational Groups
Adjustment to Parenthood - "Feel Good About Me"
For women with depression and postnatal anxiety.
Referral through Maternal Mental Health Service
Contact Sally Phillips
Maternal Mental Health Worker
Tel: 06 753 7749 ext 8545
Driver's Licence * Assertiveness * Managing Stress * Create a CV * Job Interview Skills * Computing Level 1, 2, 3 *
All these and other Personal Development Classes offered through Progress to Health
Tel: 06 757 5549
Physical Well-being Program
Beneficial lifestyle changes, fully equipped gym, walking group, sports / social group on Fridays
Contact Cindy Tel: 06 7594300 or 027 277 2327
Women's Group (Alcohol & Drug Issues)
Please contact Rachael Tel:06 753 7838 ext 7326
Men's Group (Alcohol and Drug Issues)
please contact Peter Scannell Tel: 06 753 7838 ext 8557
Art of Mindful Living Group
One hour a week for eight weeks. A skills learning group that teaches us how to live in the present moment, and how to access our own inner resources for insight, transformation and healing.
Referral through Mental Health Services
Contact Nic Tel: 06 753 7749
Social Skills Group
Facilitated by Martina. This group teaches us how to have confidence in social interactions and equips us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, needs and wants to other people and to respond when others communicate the same.
Referral through Mental Health Services
Contact Martina Tel: 06 753 7749
Like Minds Taranaki gratefully acknowledges the financial support of this website
by The Ministry of Health
Feedback is always welcome
Like Minds Taranaki, 06 759 0966, email: mental.health@xtra.co.nz
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