Te Piringatahi
- 13-24 years old
- Available to whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services - please ask.
- Free service
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi to:
- build identity and confidence
- understand oranga principles and values
- grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Te Piringatahi Team
Valani Shaw-Hunt
Māori Rangatahi Mental Health and AOD Clinician
Genevieve Harris
Māori Rangatahi Mental Health and AOD Clinician