Community Organisations in Action

Up to 50 percent of people who experience mental illness are parents. The publication of 'Mums and Dads' by the Mental Health Commission in 2005 shares their family life stories.

For people who experience mental illness, employment is often fraught with difficulties. Sometimes this is as basic as discrimination that prevents people being given a chance in the workforce. Sometimes there are other issues that get in the way.

Two Wellington region DHBs have taken the initiative to work together more collaboratively with organisations providing mental health and addiction services in the region.

Kites Trust is recognised as being an innovative organisation, bringing service-providers and consumers together to achieve sustainable and harmonious communities.

Peer support services are growing intititives that offer support from people who self identify as experiencing a mental illness or who have used mental health services.

Warmlines - Wellington and Christchurch telephone support   

The Monastery in Hamilton provides Women's mental health and wellness retreat

Providing services for the Asian Community in Auckland Affinity Services Ltd  and Connect SR