Kaupapa Māori mental health and addictions support across Kirikiriroa and Whangārei
Every Tū Whānau (Tangata Whaiora) wants to live a good life in a community of their choosing. Since 1994, Te Awhi Whānau Charitable Trust has helped make that possible through kaupapa Māori mental health and addictions support across Kirikiriroa and Te Tai Tokerau.
From times of crisis to the rhythms of everyday life, we walk alongside Tū Whānau with belief in their strength, knowing that whānau are their own greatest resource.
One kaupapa, many pathways. Wherever a whānau is on their journey, there is a Te Awhi service to walk alongside them.
When calm, focused support is needed close to home, Awhi Mai offers a safe, therapeutic place where Tu whānau can be still, reconnect, and begin moving forward.
When time and space are needed to restore balance, Tiaki Mai offers a safe place to be still, gather strength, and find the way forward with support.
When whānau are rebuilding everyday life, Awhi Whānau strengthens confidence, independence, and a growing sense of community.
When Tū Whānau are ready for the next step, Awhi Atu walks alongside to grow confidence, strengthen independence, and reconnect with community life.
When shared experience makes the difference, Rarangatahi Kirikiriroa builds trust, connection, and hope through peer-led support grounded in lived understanding.
When support is needed at home, Rarangatahi Whangārei walks alongside Tū Whānau and their whānau with cultural and clinical care that helps ease distress and remain connected where they belong.
When tamariki need support, Te Whānau Pātaka gives whānau practical tools and guidance to respond with confidence and aroha.
When Tū Whānau are growing their place in community life, Tipu Ora and Kāinga Rua build confidence, connection, and the skills to participate with purpose.
