Te Ata Pūao
Mental health and addictions support
Te Ata Pūao is for people experiencing ‘mild to moderate’ issues with mental health and /or addictions, including rangatahi.
Te Ata Pūao is based on kaupapa Māori healthcare that focuses on positive aspirations to achieve hauora (health). It recognises that hauora is important to tikanga Māori and Māori cultural standards.
Ratonga whainga
About this service
Te Ata Pūao is for people experiencing ‘mild to moderate’ mental health and /or addiction issues:
people experiencing ‘mild’ issues may have occasional feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress, but these symptoms do not affect their daily lives too much
people experiencing ‘moderate’ issues may experience stronger, more persistent symptoms such as anxiety disorders that affect their daily life to a greater extent
Te Ata Pūao has a focus on:
early detection, so that awhi (support) can be provided sooner rather than later
supporting tāngata whaiora to become more resilient and able to cope with life’s challenges
This service expands the reach of other Te Piki Oranga mental health and addictions services, to address whānau needs in a more holistic way, and reduce wait times for support.
Mō Te Ata Pūao kaimahi
About Te Ata Pūao kaimahi
Our qualified kaimahi work with tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness and balance) and their whānau to provide support, treatment and therapy. Our kaimahi are:
Pūkenga hauora hinengaro (mental health clinicians)
Pūkenga manaaki (whānau navigators)
Tautoko ahurea (cultural support workers)
Whakaurunga paearu | How to access
Your GP (doctor) or other healthcare provider can refer you to Te Ata Pūao.
You can also enrol yourself using the contact details on this page.
Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance
Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)
Email: admin@tpo.org.nz
Use our online application/referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol
Visit: A Te Piki Oranga health hub in Whakatū / Nelson, Wairau / Marlborough or Motueka.