We're passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness or addictions - we've been dedicated to it for more than 25 years. Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services. Every year we support around 5000 people, all around New Zealand, to live well in the communities of their choice.
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Services Offered
Addiction and Recovery Services
Recovery from substance dependence can be a long process that requires commitment, motivation and lots of support.
Pathways offers a variety of addiction and recovery services in the wider Wairarapa region including: -Comprehensive assessment and treatment planning -Referral to other services -Harm minimisation and education around risk -Drug and alcohol health screening -Withdrawal support and detoxification management -Psychosocial support -Individual and family counselling -Group programs
Alcohol and Drug Counselling
Our experienced alcohol and drug counsellors can offer support to you that is free and confidential. This is a service that is available to anyone who has concerns about their own substance use (alcohol and/or other drugs) or that of a loved one. Counselling is completely tailored to individual needs and may include a focus on abstinence, harm reduction or relapse prevention.
Counselling can be offered one to one - which means it's just you and the counsellor. These sessions provide the opportunity to talk to each other privately. Or you are also welcome to include a support person or family members as part of your counselling sessions. Our aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment that is inclusive and respectful. We will both listen and guide you towards your own individualised recovery care plan.
Fees and Payment
We offer free services. This is a Registered Charity
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.