Pou Whakaaro — Mental health service in Whakatane, E8
Address1 Bracken Street Whakatāne 3120, Whakatane, E8
Phone+6473088170
Websitepouwhakaaro.co.nz
Pou Whakaaro is a mental health and disability support service located in Whakatane. They offer a range of confidential services aimed at supporting and empowering individuals to achieve their goals, gain independence, and foster inclusion within their communities. Their programmes cater to people experiencing mental health issues, disabilities, and/or addictions. Pou Whakaaro emphasizes the privacy and safety of the people they partner with, striving to help them live life well through various support services and community engagement initiatives.
Best for
- Individuals with mental health issues
- People with disabilities
- Individuals with addictions
- Families needing support
| Key services | Peer support, Employment services, Family support, Respite services, Community resource programs |
| Tags | mental health, disability support, addictions support, whakatane, peer support, family support, respite care, community inclusion, independence, empowerment |
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