Kakakura Health Services

Kakakura works closely with Southern DHB - Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination team, other community groups, GPs and whanau to identify what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community.

Established in 1997, this is a community support service that operates in both Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Murihiku (Invercargill).  Kaiāwhina are trained and supervised mental health support workers who assist people in the community that have a mental illness.  They work alongside takata whaiora (clients), their whānau (family), case managers and others to enable them to regain /maintain wellbeing and move towards a more independent lifestyle.

Te Korimako Established in 1997, Te Korimako is an eight-bed residential whare (home) in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). Te Korimako is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers.  They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment. A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities.

Te Kotuku This is a residential whare (home) in Murihiku that was established in 2003. Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Te Kotuku has seven beds for residental rehabilitation and 2 beds for respite.

Te Kotuku provides 2 beds for emergency and planned respite care for Southern District Health Board.

Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers.  They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment.  A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities.