Recovery Centres in New Zealand

Multiple Residential Support Services are run by a company called Ember Services Ltd
Website: https://ember.org.nz/find-support/residential-support/
Ember – Korowai Takitini believes in providing innovative, person-centered solutions for people experiencing
mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities throughout the North
About/Services Island. Example Program: Mindsets is a workplace resilience programme designed in Aotearoa using the
latest science in Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The programme is delivered as 2 x
half day or 4 x 90-minute workshops.

Centre Name Ember - Beachhaven (Oruamo)

Contact - Phone (+64) 09 482 1017
Contact - Email fiona.kingi@ember.org.nz
an 8-bed service uniquely combining elements of both residential and community support, where those with
General Information/Summary mental health issues can effectively work on practical, emotional and social skills that will help them live a
fulfilling life within the community.
Average Patient Stay The service provides longer-term support (exact stay not specified)
Aftercare Services not disclosed
Centre Name Abeo House
Contact - Phone (+64) 09 482 0981
Contact - Email lucille.martin@ember.org.nz
General Information/Summary an 8-bed residential service. It provides a personalised mental health residential service
This service is open to those who are being supported by a local community mental health team & people
Average Patient Stay
can stay for up to 18 months.
Aftercare Services Not disclosed
Centre Name Abeo House
Contact - Phone (+64) 09 426 7404
Contact - Email joy.machonaghie@ember.org.nz
Piri Pono is a 5-bed residential, acute alternative to hospitalisation. Peer led, it is staffed with both nurses
and support workers. Piri Pono is available to those experiencing extreme mental distress who have been
General Information/Summary
assessed by the Rodney Adult Mental Health Services. Offers a "homelike, personalised environment with a
holistic approach to wellness."
Average Patient Stay Guests are able to stay for up to 10 days
Aftercare Services not disclosed

Centre Name Poutama

Contact - Phone (+64) 09 834 5063
Contact - Email dean.cathro@ember.org.nz
an 8-bed residential service to assist people experiencing both mental health and alcohol/substance abuse
General Information/Summary
issues. Accessed through the Waitemata District Health Board Adult Mental Health Services.
Average Patient Stay Most people stay for no more than one year.
Aftercare Services not disclosed
Centre Name Waatea
Contact - Phone (+64) 07 858 4136
Contact - Email peti.deed@ember.org.nz
a 7-bed residential service in the Hillcrest Hamilton area for people experiencing mental health issues.
Delivered in partnership with Waikato Health. Waatea is open 24/7 and is available to anyone who is
General Information/Summary
supported by their community mental health team. A referral is required from the DHB Residential Co-
ordination Service to access our service.
Average Patient Stay There are no ‘typical’ lengths of stay.
Aftercare Services not disclosed

Centre Name Waatea

Contact - Phone (+64) 07 858 4136
Contact - Email peti.deed@ember.org.nz
a 7-bed residential service in the Hillcrest Hamilton area for people experiencing mental health issues.
Delivered in partnership with Waikato Health. Waatea is open 24/7 and is available to anyone who is
General Information/Summary
supported by their community mental health team. A referral is required from the DHB Residential Co-
ordination Service to access our service.
Average Patient Stay There are no ‘typical’ lengths of stay.
Aftercare Services not disclosed
Stepping Stone Trust
Website: http://www.stepstone.org.nz/about-us/#vision-mission
Contact - Phone (+64) 03 338 6390
Contact - Email office@stepstone.org.nz
Stepping Stone Trust (SST) was formed over 25 years ago, as a community ministry of South West Baptist
Church. SST operates both residential and community services. Program: MindWise is a 12-week programme
About which uses a Mentalisation-Based Psychoeducational Group Therapy approach and provides participants
with information and tools to grow the ability to understand and use the intelligence of emotions.

Link to program brochure: http://www.stepstone.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MindWise-Brochure-final.pdf

Struggle with unstable emotional reactions, struggle to maintain relationships, have symptoms of Borderline
Personality Disorder (BPD) but may not meet diagnostic criteria, experience mild to moderate self-harm, Are
Eligibility Criteria aged 18 years and above. Do not meet criteria for the CDHB (Canterbury District Health Board) Mindsight
programme. Able to commit to 12 x weekly evening group sessions with minimal absence. Willing to work on
weekly reflection between sessions & are willing to participate in programme evaluation process.
Average Patient Stay not disclosed
Aftercare Services not disclosed
Tumanako & Te Aroha – Adult Respite (part of Kāhui Tū Kaha)
Website: https://kahuitukaha.co.nz/respite-residential-mental-health-services/
Contact - Phone (+64) 09 531 4040
Contact - Email Service Manager: Lorraine Bailey (email form on website)
Kāhui Tū Kaha is a not-for-profit provider of housing and mental health services. People stay in one of two 4-
About bedroom houses with trained staff always present.
Average Patient Stay 1-2 weeks
Aftercare Services not disclosed