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Kia mau ki nga kupu o ou tupuna, Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei. Toku reo toku oho oho He kakano ahau I ruia mai I Rangiatea

Hold fast to the words of your ancestors Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain My language, my awakening I am a seed, scattered from Rangiatea

Wisdom and influence often come from our older wiser generations. They've expressed that if we want to seek valued treasures we should humbly look to someone who stands on higher ground than yourself. With the knowledge that you are a desendant of 'Rangiatea' (ancient Maori school of learning). The learning will awaken you and give adornment to your thoughts and wisdom to you language.

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CAMHS Directory



DHB Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS or Community Child Adolescent and Family Services (CCAFS) as they are also known, were established by the Ministry of Health to provide specialist, accessible and culturally sensitive services to children, young people and their families, who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. They are free services found in all 21 DHBs throughout New Zealand/Aotearoa.

CAMHS provide services to children and young people up to, and including 19 years of age. Multidisciplinary teams are predominantly community based with inpatient units in Auckland (Child and Family Unit), Wellington (Rangitahi Unit) and Christchurch (Child and Family Inpatient Unit) at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board.

CAMHS are secondary mental health services, accepting referrals from other health professionals, educational and community organisations. In addition to direct clinical interventions CAMHS also offer specialist consultation and liaison services to other agencies and maintain strong links with the communities they serve.

DHB Funded Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)

Child and adolescent mental health services are also provided by DHB funded NGOs. These NGOs include independent community and iwi/Māori organisations. The function of these NGOs vary considerably, however most offer a broad range of primary and secondary mental health services, including residential care, community support and consumer and family support services.

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