Our stories
Our Recovery and Families services are confidential and the privacy and safety of the people we partner are our highest priority. This section will cover our programmes and groups and our journey as we expereince them together.
All Pou Whakaaro services are now operating from 1 Bracken Street, Whakatane.
Pou Whakaaro provides support to people with disabilities, mental health issues, and/or addictions to achieve their goals, gain independence and inclusion within their chosen community.
Planned Respite Care
About
Planned Respite services are part of a range of supports available for anyone with mental health issues.
Mission
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Having a break from your everyday life has always been an important part of anyone's overall wellness.
Whether it is a holiday, a brief change in scenery or even just a change from everyday life.
This allows us the space away from everyday concerns to re-focus and re-energise.
Criteria
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Referrals are through the intake email intake@pouwhakaaro.co.nz anytime.
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This is planned respite, not crisis respite.
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It can include time with whanau and friends.
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Aplan for support during respite must be included.
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Criteria - Anyone with a mental health illness.
