Awhi Ora is a ‘walk alongside’ support service for everyday people that is provided by everyday people. Here to help you get back on track, so you can get going again.

Awhi Ora works with you to figure out a plan to reach goals that matter to you. It’s about having the tools in your pocket, so you’re equipped to get to where you want to be.

Types of challenges or challenges Awhi Ora can help with include: feeling stressed, worries about your budget and feeling anxious about work, social situations or relationship problems.

They can also help you navigate social and community services

You can be introduced to Awhi Ora by your G.P, Nurse, Health Improvement Practitioner or Health Coach. You can ask your doctor or practice nurse if Awhi Ora is available to you or look at the practice map HERE 

A community housing and recovery support service where whaiora are supported in a home based environment to regain the skills to enable them to live well in the community.

Referrals are received from Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC) or mental health in-patient services.

CLS supports those who have previously lived in in-patient services, or residential rehabilitation to find personalised solutions that will enable them to live full lives in their community of choice and to find and create homes for themselves.

Referrals are received from Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Tiaho Mai and Rapua Te Ao Waiora.

A flexible mobile community-based support service for tangata who are living independently and require support in relation to whānau, community living, education, employment and self-management of their wellbeing.

Referrals are received from Community Mental Health Clinics (Rapua Te Ao Waiora, Te Rawhiti, Matariki, Manukau, and Nga Raukohekohe).

A recovery orientated community-based service to support individual journeys to wellness. This service is specifically targeted towards Māori and/or if a Māori centred pathway of care is preferred.

Referrals are received from Community Mental Health Clinics (Rapua Te Ao Waiora, Te Rawhiti, Matariki, Manukau, and Nga Raukohekohe).

He Korowai Marutau works alongside the whole whānau to navigate through support after a family harm incident. This service works directly with the NZ Police and is part of the Multi-Disciplinary Cross Agency Team (MDCAT). Service areas are Papakura/Franklin and Manukau.

Referrals are received from the MDCAT team.

Individual Placement Support (IPS) is available to anyone enrolled with a Community Mental Health team. An employment consultant will be dedicated to tangata, providing all the support they need to find or keep employment. This is a collaborative service with Workwise.

Referrals are received from a mental health Key/Support Worker or from an onsite Employment Consultant.

A brand-new service situated within Pāremoremo. Our mission is to deliver an innovative mātauranga Māori drug and alcohol program, utilizing mana and wairua-enhancing, strengths-based Te Ao Māori practices and the principals of Kia Tupu Whakaritorito to Tāne in remand.

In partnership with CORT Housing and Te Toka Tūmai, this is a full wrap around service with clinical, housing, and community supports working together to encourage, and empower whānau transitioning from acute patient settings and back into a community of their choice.

Referrals are received from Te Toka Tūmai Acute Patient Service and Community Mental Health Clinics.

This 24/7 housing and recovery focused support service located in our Mt Albert whare supports tangata who experience mental health disorders. All tangata who enter into this whare also participate in Te Ara Pounamu, our Central Auckland Day Programme.

Referrals are received from Te Toka Tūmai Auckland Community Mental Health Clinics.

Facilitated by a Growth Coach and registered Occupational Therapist, this community day programme endeavours to provide a safe learning space for tangata living in the Central Auckland area.

Referrals are received from Te Toka Tūmai Auckland Community Mental Health Clinics and Te Ahumairangi.

This service provides a therapeutic approach to empowering tangata to live in the community as independently as possible with the appropriate goal specific supports.

Referrals are received from Te Toka Tūmai Auckland Community Mental Health Clinics

Through a blend of wellbeing, vocational and community programmes, ākonga enhance their independence, confidence, and social connections with the help of our Growth Coaches.

Ākonga must be: NZ Citizen, Registered Client with Work and Income, Cannot be accessing ACC/MoH funding for similar services i.e. (Vocational or Social Rehabilitation).

Provides culturally sensitive support and guidance tailored to the unique needs of tangata and whānau. Whether they’re seeking assistance with navigating social services, connecting with ancestral roots, or accessing culturally relevant resources, our dedicated team is here to support tangata and whānau every step of the way.

Open to individuals accessing any Mahitahi Trust Services.

In collaboration with CORT Housing and the Waitematā Specialist Rehab Team, Te Paerangi offer an intensive wrap around support approach for 12 tangata at a time. This service supports tangata living in West Auckland.

Referrals are received from Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Local Coordination Services.