About this Service

Taiohi Ora Youth Wellness aims to empower taiohi (young people) and help them develop emotional and behavioural resilience through a range of short term interventions that use a whānau-centric approach. Young people aged 12-18 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues are eligible, with a focus on Māori and Pasifika youth and those at high risk of entering the mental health system

Our free and confidential service can help taiohi who are experiencing:

Distress because of difficult life experiences and circumstances eg bullying, relationship issues and stress.
Mild-moderate mental health eg depression/low mood, anxiousness and anger.
Taiohi requiring support with managing emotions and associated behaviours to increase their level of wellbeing and resilience.

To make a referral download the referaal form and return to Tui Ora via email [email protected] or by returning it to 36 Maratahu St, New Plymouth 4310.

For further information phone 0508 496 884, phone (06) 759 4064.

Who is this service for?

Taiohi Ora is for:

Taranaki taiohi aged 12-18
Those experiencing mild - moderate mental health eg low mood, anxiousness, anger
Those experiencing a level of distress as a result of difficult life experiences and circumstances, eg bullying, relationship difficulties, stress
Those requiring support with managing emotions and associated behaviours to increase wellbeing and resilience