Mahana Southern Māori Mental Health and Addiction Service: I Am Important
I had a rough upbringing surrounded by drugs and alcohol and from the age of five I was raising my siblings and cousins on my own. My parents were alcoholics […]
Read MoreTōku Oranga: My Confidence Is Back
Kaylene Anne Johns I suffer from a range of health problems and require knee and hip surgery. Walking around for me is tricky and I rely on a walker or […]
Read MoreTransition Service
Transition KaimahiThe Transition Kaimahi supports eligible Rangatahi aged 15-21 on their journey transitioning from care into adulthood, independent living and long-term wellbeing. The kaimahi supports with: Appointments and meetings Guidance […]
Read MoreManawa Ora: The Service Is Amazing
For the past few years, I have had a metaphoric noose around my neck, chaining me to an addiction I couldn’t escape. A personal trauma in my 30s triggered a […]
Read MoreCrisis Advocacy Service: I Am Finally Being Heard
I used to be hateful because I was hated, but now I love because I am loved For the first few months of my life I was tortured at the […]
Read MoreSouthern Stop Smoking Service: Anonymous
This client wishes to remain anonymous I started smoking when I was 11 or 12. It was the cool thing to do and everyone else was smoking. It was normal. […]
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