Life Unlimited is a charitable trust - a not for profit organisation governed by a board of trustees. Our responsibility is to people who access our services. Everything we do helps to create opportunities for people to make and be in control of their own life choices and enables people to live the life they choose. We aspire to everything we do being of high quality and of professional standard. Many of our services are contracts with government departments with clear outcome and deliverables required, while we create other services and offerings to meet needs where we see a gap. As well as income from our government contracts, and our retail sales, we also depend on donations and grants from charitable trusts and individuals. The organisation began in 1979 as the Disabled Living Centre (Waikato) Trust Inc, and changed its operating name in 1997 to Life Unlimited to reflect the wider scope of services provided.
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Mental wellbeing - We need to do more than just eat well and exercise to maintain good health. It's important to get enough good sleep every day, and to take time out to relax and enjoy life. Being at optimum health means you'll be able to cope with all the little stresses that everyday life throws at you, like getting stuck in traffic, sitting exams, moving house or getting sick. Even when you look after yourself, sometimes you might find things get a bit much. You might suffer the loss of someone close to you or go through a big life change, or you might experience depression - a mental illness that affects one in six New Zealanders at some time in their life. At times like these, you'll need support to get you through. Talking with a trusted friend or family member is a good start, and it's a good idea to visit your doctor. They can help with things like medication or counselling if appropriate. We've put together a list of places you can get more information about mental wellness and how to cope with stress, anxiety and depression. They also provide advice about where to get help when you need it.
Supporting your teen's mental wellbeing - The teen years can be a real rollercoaster of highs and lows. And as a parent, it's not always easy to know what's happening in your teenager's life. You may be concerned about their wellbeing if you've noticed: * Changes in their behaviour or moods * Changes in their school results or behaviour, such as a drop in grades or skipping school * They're not having contact with friends and stopped doing things they enjoy * They're staying in their room a lot or you're worried about their eating or sleeping habits
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This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: 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.
