Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support MHAPS

Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support MHAPS A Christchurch-based charitable trust providing peer-led and peer-delivered mental health and addictions services.

MHAPS is peer-led community mental health and addiction service based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. As a charitable trust, all MHAPS services are provided free of charge. MHAPS staff all have lived experience of mental distress, difference and/or addiction, and meaningful recovery. Our experience and training help us to listen carefully to you without judgement, we can make sure you are heard and und

erstood. Services at MHAPS include: Peer Advocacy, one-to-one peer support, peer support groups, and structured psychosocial programmes and workshops. See our website http://mhaps.org.nz for more information. Phone 03-365 9479 or 022 370 8055 or contact us via Messenger with any questions you have.

Great to hear about the importance of creativity and mental health from our friends at Otautahi Ōtautahi Creative Spaces...
07/05/2025

Great to hear about the importance of creativity and mental health from our friends at Otautahi Ōtautahi Creative Spaces!

Enjoy!

Hear Kim Morton in conversation with Mark Amery Culture 101, about the vital and transformative power of creativity for mental health:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018983915/how-to-thrive-the-role-of-art-in-mental-health

Creative Spaces Network Arts Access Aotearoa Creative New Zealand The Arts Foundation The Chartwell Project Toi Ora Live Art Trust Artsenta Dunedin Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Ora Auaha Ihi Research and Development Christchurch City Libraries Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art Rātā Foundation The Tindall Foundation Muslim Wellbeing Ōtautahi Phillipstown Community Hub RNZ Department of Internal Affairs The Big Idea Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support MHAPS King Street Artworks Māpura Studios Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey MP Waka Toa Ora -Healthy Christchurch Duncan Webb Labour MP for Christchurch Central Health NZ – Waitaha Canterbury Pegasus Health Creative Waikato

We are delighted to have Orange Sky's washing and shower van back at MHAPS on the weekend! A big thank you to all the vo...
07/05/2025

We are delighted to have Orange Sky's washing and shower van back at MHAPS on the weekend! A big thank you to all the volunteers that make this possible :)

Its great to have all our groups humming along as the year unfolds. You can find out more about the range of groups on o...
10/03/2025

Its great to have all our groups humming along as the year unfolds. You can find out more about the range of groups on our website www.mhaps.org.nz. To register just call to make an appointment to see Allan or Zoe. You will be warmly welcomed!

Come start your recovery journey with our first steps team today If you are in crisis please call 0800 920 092

Welcome to all the tangata whaiora participating in groups this term. It was great to see all the connections being made...
17/02/2025

Welcome to all the tangata whaiora participating in groups this term. It was great to see all the connections being made by the Recoveryworks participants at their orientation last Thursday.

To complement our programs we also have a fab course available on the front page of our website to support better management & understanding of anxiety.

https://mhaps.org.nz/understand-anxiety-course/story.html

There are some beautiful places to walk and relax around the city. The Avon Loop is just a block from our office so we o...
03/02/2025

There are some beautiful places to walk and relax around the city. The Avon Loop is just a block from our office so we often enjoy some time out to get some fresh air and a walk. It makes such a difference to the day & our wellbeing!

Here are a few ideas to support wellbeing from the Friendly Feburary calendar from action for Happiness. Enjoy!
03/02/2025

Here are a few ideas to support wellbeing from the Friendly Feburary calendar from action for Happiness. Enjoy!

www.actionforhappiness.org
18/12/2024

www.actionforhappiness.org

Action for Happiness is a charity that promotes a happier and more caring society. We promote how to be happy, kindness, connection & wellbeing

Need a little encouragement to stay on track with your wellbeing over the Christmas period? The action for happiness app...
18/12/2024

Need a little encouragement to stay on track with your wellbeing over the Christmas period?
The action for happiness app has fab monthly calendars, a coaching wellbeing course and lots of feel good content to give you a lift when you need it.

Here is the Do-Good December Calendar for starters!

Here are our holiday hours for the Christmas period.
17/12/2024

Here are our holiday hours for the Christmas period.

17/12/2024

Getting out on the bike is a great boost for our wellbeing!
Here's a few clean, green vibes from Hagley Park.
Enjoy!

13/10/2024

Did you know that we are all likely to have close contact with someone experiencing a mental health challenge at some point in our lives?

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great reminder for us to connect and tautoko/support each other.

Mental Health First Aid is an internationally acclaimed and evidence-based, accredited training programme that empowers and equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a co-worker, whānau member or friend experiencing a mental health challenge.

Becoming a certified mental health first aider with MHERC's Mental Health First Aid two-day course, starting 24 October 2024 - https://tinyurl.com/3je6cyx2

Address

Unit 4, 357 Madras Street
Christchurch
8013

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30am
Friday 9:30am - 4:30am

Telephone

+6433659479

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