WALSHtrust is a leader in the provision of community based mental health support services in West Auckland, and has been since 1988. In recognising the key role of the community in providing effective mental health services, we have made a point of participating in, and contributing to, key community forums, agencies and bodies that support and enhance our aims.
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Services Offered
Mental Illness - A recent New Zealand mental health survey shows nearly half (46%) of New Zealanders will experience a mental illness and/or an addiction at some time in their lives, with one in five (20%) of people affected at any one time. Around 3% of those people - adults, young people and children - have serious ongoing and disabling mental ill health requiring treatment from specialist mental health, alcohol and drug services. The remaining 17% experience less severe, moderate and milder ill health and problems, which usually do not need treatment from specialist mental health services. WALSHtrust's philosophy is based on the fundamental belief that people can recover from mental ill health. Recovery is defined in the Mental Health Blueprint as the ability to live well in the presence or absence of one's mental ill health - or whatever people choose to name their experience.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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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.