Puāwaitanga
When Things Get Tough, Talking Helps
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Call 0800 782 999
Email support@puawaitanga.nz
Puāwaitanga means to blossom, to flourish, to break through.
Our team are all NZ registered professionals and counselling sessions are confidential and free.
We offer phone and web-based to people over the age of 18 who:
Receive benefit, pension or extra help payment through Work & Income
Hold a Community Service Card
Live in emergency or public housing
Are students at University of Auckland, AUT, Open Polytechnic or University of Otago
Are referred from Te Mahi Ako, Piki, Health Hawke's Bay, Waitaha Canterbury, South Canterbury or Think Hauora
1. Focused Support
Our counsellor will help you get closer to the life you want.
2. Booster Session
Check in with a follow-up session to review where things are at.
3. Open Door
Come back for more sessions if needed. It’s like a safety net for tough times.
Are you in crisis?
It‘s ok to reach out for help – never hesitate if you are concerned for someone else or yourself.
For life-threatening emergency, please phone 111 to go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED).
For a mental health emergency, please contact your Local Crisis team.
If this is not an emergency but you would like to talk to a counsellor for free 24/7 confidential help, advice or support, free call or text 1737.
