Taranaki Primary Connections

About this Service

TPC is a primary mental health initiative that connects whānau struggling with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs, to counsellors or psychologists.  

Adults access the service through a referral from a GP or other provider such as Taranaki Rural Support Trust or a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC).

Youth (taiohi) and children, aged 10-19 years of age, can access through Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), a school counsellor, public health nurse, youth guarantee coordinator or other health professional.

Entry criteria

Funding is targeted to adults, youth, Māori, Pacific, rural or remote, low-income and those assessed as being in the 4-17% of the population who experience mild to moderate mental health and additional problems.

• Adults enrolled with Pinnacle Midlands PHO aged 20 years or over
• All youth and children aged 10 – 19 years of age including those not enrolled in a PHO

For more information Phone (06) 759 4064, fax (06) 759 1799 or email tpc@tuiora.co.nz

The COVID-19 Level 3 and Level 4 Interim Referral Process has now ceased, and the previous referral process is in place.

What does this service cost?

Free for those who fit the criteria, see above.

What does this service cost?

Free to youth, aged 10 and over, who fit the criteria.