Nikau Hauora Hub — Mental health service in Nelson, F5
Address88 Selwyn Place 7010, Nelson, F5
Phone+6435393760
Websitehealthaction.org.nz
Nikau Hauora Hub is a community wellbeing hub in Nelson offering Intentional Peer Support Services. Their approach emphasizes collaboration, shared accountability, empowerment, and fostering hope, drawing on the lived experiences of their Peer Support Workers. They work with individuals experiencing mental distress and/or addictions, aiming to eliminate power imbalances and support clients in pursuing their goals. The hub provides a weekly activities programme based on Te Whare Tapa Whā and the Five Ways To Wellbeing, nutritional lunches, and advocacy support. They also facilitate connections with other services and organisations within the community.
Best for
- Individuals experiencing mental distress
- Individuals with addictions
- Nelson/Tasman region residents
| Key services | Intentional Peer Support, Community Health Promotion, Advocacy Support, Nutritional Lunches, Activity Programmes |
| Tags | peer support, wellbeing hub, mental health, addictions support, community services, advocacy, nelson, intentional peer support, whānau, tangata whaiora |
Location
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