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Tu Tangata Tonu (94 KB)

Tu Tangata Tonu

Supporting Children in Families Where There Is Parental Mental Illness

Tu Tangata Tonu is a Pilot Project at the Kari Centre   (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service at Auckland District Health Board) to provide support for children in families where there is a parental mental illness.  Services are provided directly to these families, as well as to the Mental Health Services that support them.

KIDZONE & YOUTHZONE

A peer support & education Group for Children & Adolescents in families where there is parental mental illness

Tu Tangata Tonu presents - Kidzone and Youthzone groups: These groups provide children and adolescents with information about mental illness. Information about how to manage stress and building skills to manage difficult times is also provided.

KIDZONE is a group for children aged approximately 8-12 years whose parent or caregiver has a diagnosis of mental illness. The programme aims to build resilience by providing a safe and structured environment for children to learn about mental illness in an age appropriate way, to learn skills to deal with their own feelings and challenges, and to meet peers who have had similar experiences.  Kidzone is available to families who reside within the Auckland District Health Board area.
When: Runs during school holidays.
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm

YOUTHZONE is a group for adolescents aged approximately 13-18 years whose parent or caregiver has a diagnosis of mental illness. The programme aims to provide a safe, facilitated environment for young people to learn about mental illness, to meet peers who have had similar experiences, and to learn skills that will help build their own resilience. YOUTHZONE is available to young people in families who live within the Auckland District Health Board area.
When: Runs for eight weeks during the Term 1 and 3.
Time: 4.15pm – 5.45pm

Making a referral to YOUTHZONE

• Contact Supporting Families in Mental Illness (Ph: 378 9134).
• For more information regarding the details of the group or referral to wider Tu Tangata Tonu services contact: Luci Falconer or Seema Woollaston Tu Tangata Tonu Coordinators, Kari Centre. ph 623 4646 extn 27036 email: LuciF@adhb.govt.nz or SeemaW@adhb.govt.nz. NB: For referral to Tu Tangata Tonu either the parent or the child(ren) need to be a client of an Auckland District Health Board Mental Health Service
• The group will run dependent on sufficient referrals being received & confirmed 2 weeks prior to the start date. 

Kids Club - For kids who have a parent, family or whanau member with mental illness

Information Pamphlet PDF 995Kb

Who can join : Children aged 8-12 who have a family / whanau member with a mental illness. 
When: Fortnightly, after school during term time from 3:30pm until 5:00pm. 
Venue: Fellowship House, 423 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Other venues will be considered subject to interest.

For more information about Kids Club please contact:
Ph: 09 378 9134 or Email:  natalie@sfauckland.org.nz  or  admin@sfauckland.org.nz

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