Balance Aotearoa

Balance Aotearoa A Mental Health & Addictions Peer Support, Education & Advocacy service.

Tomorrow is Waitangi Day, so our groups are on hold and we are off looking at what Waitangai means to us. Have a great l...
05/02/2026

Tomorrow is Waitangi Day, so our groups are on hold and we are off looking at what Waitangai means to us.

Have a great long weekend, see you Monday :)

Thursdays we focus on our minds and bodies, check out the splash centre for some swimming on us, or our art group for so...
04/02/2026

Thursdays we focus on our minds and bodies, check out the splash centre for some swimming on us, or our art group for some self-expression

Don't forget that next week our AOD group is changing and will require registration for the 10 week program. Get in touc...
03/02/2026

Don't forget that next week our AOD group is changing and will require registration for the 10 week program.
Get in touch today to confirm your space 😀

Tomorrow our Resiliency 101 crew will be down at Whanganui Learning Center learning about Fostering Connection. Come joi...
03/02/2026

Tomorrow our Resiliency 101 crew will be down at Whanganui Learning Center learning about Fostering Connection.

Come join the team, learn some new skills, check out the learning center and get out of the house

Tomorrow our team are busy at work preparing, upskilling and checking in with each other. See you Wednesday :)
02/02/2026

Tomorrow our team are busy at work preparing, upskilling and checking in with each other.
See you Wednesday :)

Set your week right with practicing the art of calm and joining in a planning session at our monday groups tomorrow 💙💛
01/02/2026

Set your week right with practicing the art of calm and joining in a planning session at our monday groups tomorrow 💙💛

We made it to the weekend team 🙌 Next week we have lots of exciting group topics, come along, have a chat, join in the k...
30/01/2026

We made it to the weekend team 🙌

Next week we have lots of exciting group topics, come along, have a chat, join in the kōrero, try something new.

Dont forget that Friday is Waitangi Day, so Sharing circle and our AOD group WONT be on!
And starting from the following week we will have Piki Ake - Keep Climbing in place of the AOD group for 10 weeks (give a few for public holidays)

Have an awesome weekend everyone 😎

Our Members Hui will now be held once each quarter (4 times a year):- March- June- September - DecemberThe exact dates f...
30/01/2026

Our Members Hui will now be held once each quarter (4 times a year):

- March
- June
- September
- December

The exact dates for these will be advertised closer to the time.

These hui are a chance for us to slow down together, look back on the last few months, and check in on what’s working and what’s not.
We’ll reflect, reframe, and set our direction for the next quarter so we can stay aligned, connected, and focused on what matters.

Everyone’s voice helps shape where we’re heading.
Come along, share your insights, and be part of planning the next steps for our collective mahi.

Kia ora team, Here is Balance's Newsletter for Feb - with a brand new name ✌Hope ya'll like it, head on into Hope & Co. ...
29/01/2026

Kia ora team,

Here is Balance's Newsletter for Feb - with a brand new name ✌
Hope ya'll like it, head on into Hope & Co. (from tomorrow) if you'd like a physical copy.

Due to lots of changes in group content this hasn't been included this month, but fear not, the weekly updates of what's coming will still be put out.

If you've had a week and want a safe spot to share with people who get it, come join us at one of our support groups tom...
29/01/2026

If you've had a week and want a safe spot to share with people who get it, come join us at one of our support groups tomorrow

SHARING CIRCLE REMINDER: Our shared lunch is on tomorrow, don't forget to bring some kai along to share with the group 💛

NEW GROUP ALERT !!! Starting February 13th we have a 10 week addictions group program running. When:February 13th and ev...
29/01/2026

NEW GROUP ALERT !!!

Starting February 13th we have a 10 week addictions group program running.

When:
February 13th and every following Friday for 10 weeks (excluding public holidays)

Where:
Salvation Army - 4 Indus Street, Whanganui

This group is a 10 week commitment and requires sign up, please contact our team on the email below or call us to find out some more information or to pop your name down for registration.

Email: info@balance.org.nz
Phone: 06 3454488

On Thursdays we focus on self-care and exercise. Head on down to our Thursday groups, different options for different pe...
28/01/2026

On Thursdays we focus on self-care and exercise.
Head on down to our Thursday groups, different options for different people or even hit up both.

Address

Community House, Room 120, 60 Ridgway Street
Whanganui
4540

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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Peer Support at Balance Whanganui

At Balance, our team share the experience of having been affected by a mental health issue or addiction problem, so we support each other as ‘peers’. Peer Support provides role models in recovery, learning about mental wellness and doing things that help recovery.

Our attention is on the empowerment and development of the individual, encouraging self-care through individual and group activities and recovery education. We focus on the growth of our relationships. In Peer Support people are helped to connect in ways that support them - it’s about connection - person to person. So if you feel you need someone to talk to or support you on your journey, give us a call.