Supporting Families Waikato — Mental health service in Hamilton City, G1
Address422 Te Rapa Road Te Rapa Hamilton 3200, Hamilton City, G1
Phone+6478397069
Websiteyellowbrickroad.org.nz
Yellow Brick Road, formerly Supporting Families NZ, is a national organization providing mental health support for families with a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. They focus on empowering and supporting families to achieve increased wellbeing. Their approach involves walking alongside families, offering support, knowledge, advocacy, and empowerment. Services include 1-on-1 and group support sessions, innovative mental health and wellbeing programs for adults, children, and youth, advocacy, family peer support groups, and suicidal distress & postvention support. Their purpose is to inspire and equip whānau to restore themselves, moving from distress to mental wellbeing.
Best for
- Families with a member experiencing mental health challenges
- Individuals seeking advocacy
- Support for children and youth
- Whānau seeking wellbeing restoration
| Key services | 1-on-1 support sessions, Group support sessions, Mental health programs, Advocacy services, Family peer support groups, Suicidal distress support |
| Tags | mental health support, family support, wellbeing, advocacy, Hamilton, Waikato, children, youth, adults, whānau |
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