Taranaki

Our primary mental health services are set up to respond early to the needs of tāngata whai ora and taiohi who may not yet be using mental health and drug and alcohol services. Our kaimahi are a mix of clinical, youth and peer workers to help meet your needs.

Pathways and Real deliver a wide range of primary mental health services. These services increase access and choice for people in need of mental health and alcohol and other drug services. These services support tāngata whai ora and taiohi when they’re experiencing or needing things such as:

• support to overcome social isolation
• access to food and financial resources and support
• accommodation
• skills to cope with distress or anxiety
• support to address a range of wellbeing issues.

Services can include short term intervention therapies, learning how to use social services, advocacy, peer support, coaching, support to develop plans, budgeting, and housing support. It could also include support to gain employment, remain in education, or to improve community or whānau connection.

These services are normally referred via an enrolled GP practice, or for taiohi may also be from local schools that we partner with. We can provide support in your own home, in the community or at the GP practice. Even if we see you at a GP practice, our services will remain free.