​Stepping Out is a Non Government Organisation, we are contracted by the Ministry of Health/Waikato District Health Board.

Our aim is to offer safe socialisation ​and peer support opportunities, as well as various ​resources, advocacy, referrals and education that encourage ongoing ​Mental Health Wellbeing.​

​You can self refer, or come to us through Clinical Agencies, other Mental Health providers​, your GP or DHB Health Services.

WE OFFER ..

• Peer / Staff Support and Advocacy
• Referrals and resources to and about other agencies
• ​Telephone Support: 0800 127 877​
• Opportunities to contribute to consumer meetings and daily running of centre
• Monthly Newsletter and Event Calendar

• A range of daily peer lead educational workshops, activities and training programmes
• Up to date computer training with ongoing assistance in digital media
• Socialisation with opportunities on subsidised field trips
• Art and other crafts as recovery tools

• Rural and local Peer Support Groups
• Membership and induction process with a small annual fee
• A chance for personal growth through volunteer work and tailoured training within the service
  
• A consumer meeting followed by Cooking Programme on Mondays!

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Rural Peer Support Groups

WHANGAMATA
​1st Friday of every month
Cornerstone House, Ocean Road, Whangamata
Peer Support and Socialisation

WAIHI
​3rd Thursday of every month
Baptist Church, 3 Gilmour Street, Waihi East
Peer Support Group

TAIRUA
​4th Thursday of every month
St Francis House, Main Street, Tairua
Peer Support Group

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​WE SUPPORT AND INCORPORATE:

​The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights

​Te Whare Tapa Wha Model of Wellness
​Wairua, Tinana, Hinengaro and Whanau Mind, Body, Soul and Family

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Stepping Out appreciates the financial assistance and support received from the following Sponsors and Organisations ..

I am enough.
​I am enough.

You can't tell what someone is going through, so always, always, be nice.