Mental Health Foundation - Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora

Hinengaro

24 Feb

Written By James Akuhata

Help ensure everyone in Aotearoa has the tools to enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. Improving individuals, whanau, organisations and communities.

Our whakataukī - Mauri tū, Mauri ora

Mauri refers to the life force or latent energy found in all things. Mauri tū refers to stability and a sense of space for this energy, and in this context covers both communities and individuals. Mauri ora refers to the unleashing of this energy to actively support and create wellbeing.

This kōrero is a constant reminder to the MHF of our commitment to actively supporting individuals and communities to flourish through the unleashing of positive energy and strategies to affect wellbeing.

We help individuals flourish.

Suicide Prevention

Comprehensive suicide prevention resources, information and ways to get support.

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Improve Wellbeing

We are committed to an Aotearoa where we can all feel good and do well. Find tools and support to build and sustain wellbeing.

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Information & Advice

Information for anyone going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care about, and those interested in mental health and wellbeing.

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Campaigns & Programmes

Supporting our vision of an Aotearoa where all people thrive. Read about our campaigns, programmes and projects that support mental wellbeing.

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Policy & Advocacy

Evidence-based policy and advocacy, incorporating mātauranga Māori, to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

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Community support groups

You can find free, local community support groups on our database.

The Mental Health Foundation does not run mental health services or support groups. Our Community Support Group database lists some of the free support groups available without a referral but it is not a comprehensive listing. For more information on services in your area, please speak to your GP.

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Crisis support

If you need urgent mental health support, call your local mental health crisis team. You can find their numbers on our In Crisis page. If you’re worried about your own or someone else's immediate physical safety, call 111.