The Healthpoint Mental Health and Addictions directory is an online platform for consumers and professionals to more easily navigate, understand and use mental health and addiction services in their community.The directory allows people to search by location, service delivery, age and referral types, to identify the most relevant services for their needs. Homecare Medical mental health and addictions teams (who operate the Depression, Gambling, Alcohol Drug Helplines and 1737, Need to Talk? service) use the online directory, which is vitally important to be able to direct people to local face-to-face services and give up-to-date information.
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Mental Health Services - Dr Siale Foliaki, Clinical Lead for Crisis Services at Homecare Medical, says; "the Healthpoint directory has great coverage so it's a really reliable source of information for people to go to. The service it provides is vital to the potential wellbeing of communities." Healthpoint is working with district health boards around the country to engage with every local service to develop personalised and trustworthy content on their profile. A regular review process ensures the information stays up-to-date.
Sexual Harm Services - Healthpoint profiles sexual harm support services across New Zealand on the Healthpoint website. This information will enable victims/survivors of sexual harm and those who have concerning sexual thoughts or behaviour to find and access relevant support services. Individuals can find services based on the kind of support they need including immediate help, support and counselling, Kaupapa Maori or medical sexual abuse services.
Gambling - The Ministry of Health, as 'the Department responsible', is tasked with the funding and coordination of problem gambling services under the Gambling Act 2003, and assumed responsibility for this role on 1 July 2004.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.