Nga Kakano Foundation was established in 1986 by tangata whenua to provide health and social services to whanau/families living in the Te Puke District. As a tangata whenua based organisation, we currently operate services within the Tauranga, Te Puke and Opotiki and Murupara districts.
In 2002 the Nga Kakano Foundation purchased the Waitangi Family Practice to compliment our existing Community health and social services.
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Services Offered
Alcohol and Drug Intensive Outpatients
If you have a mental health problem there is nothing to be ashamed of. In New Zealand 36% of the population will suffer from some form of mental illness in their lifetime. Those most common forms of mental illness include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Public attitudes towards those suffering with a mental illness is slowly beginning to change as people begin to realize having a mental health problem is like any other physical illness with the vast majority of sufferers (98%) of no threat to the community.
Alcohol and Drug for Tamariki and Rangatahi
A service focused on providing support and advocacy to Tamariki, Rangatahi and their Whanau. Assessment and addiction counselling are also available and referral to Inpatient Residential Facilities and Intensive Outpatient Programs are also possible.
Early Intervention Program-Mental Health
This a program focused service targeting youth and adults experiencing mild to moderate levels of depression, anxiety, social exclusion/self exclusion and suicidal ideologies. Programs incorporate Kaupapa Maori (Te Whare Tapa Wha), Clinical input, Cognitive Therapy input, social inter-action, and client lead activity based electives as well as achieving and maintaining self care principals.
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For more information contact (07) 573 0660.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.