Pregnancy and Parenting Service / Te Ara Manapou
Te Ara Manapou – Addictions
We are a multidisciplinary team made up social workers, nurses, peer support, alongside a part time psychologist and psychiatrist. We understand how difficult it may be for Whaiora to ask for help if you are pregnant or a parent using drugs and alcohol.
Our aim is to improve outcomes for unborn babies and children under the age of three and we do this by working with pregnant women and parents with issues around alcohol and drugs in a non-judgemental way.
- Co-ordinate services to work together so needs are best met.
- Work to reduce judgement and stigma you might experience from other services
- Help pregnant women and families access antenatal care, parenting support, community and health services
- Help to reach recovery and parenting goals to improve outcomes for children
- Provide education on the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy and in relation to parenting
Who can be referred to our service?
Hapu Mamas and their partners and/or Mama’s/Dad’s with a baby under the age of three who are struggling with addiction and poorly engaged with other services.
How to make a referral
Phone to discuss a referral or pending referral on phone 06 873 2111 ext 2384 or 0800234556. Please use our referral form.
Whaiora / women can also self-refer to our service over the phone.
Who can help after hours?
We are not a crisis service. For urgent mental health support and urgent referrals out of business hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service 0800 112 334.
