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  • Could you access mental health or addiction support when you needed it?

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    Read and download our access to mental health and addiction services documents in alternate formats: Participation Information - Easy Read [PDF 2.9 MB] Focus Group Questions - Easy Read [PDF 1.6 MB] Consent Form - Easy Read [PDF 2.3 MB] Watch our access to mental health and addiction services videos

  • Mental health and addiction system

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    Access and choice Our independent reports on the Access and Choice Programme monitors progress providing support through primary care services. Updated April 2025.

  • Roadmap for mental health, addiction, and wellbeing

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    Providing early, equitable access and responding effectively in crisis We need to see: Full implementation of the Access and Choice programme, especially the Kaupapa Māori, Pacific and Youth services.

  • Mental health and addiction targets welcomed

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    The focused was on access and options, and recommendations were made to ensure that those needing a higher level of care get the support they need. “We would like to see the new targets unlock the ambition of those working across the mental health and addiction service to transform the system.

  • Put an end to CCTOs

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    Invest in acute alternative options Invest in culturally appropriate, community-based acute and crisis services to provide genuine choice for people and whānau, alongside inpatient care. Why is this important?

  • Mental health and addiction service monitoring

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    More people are being seen by Access and Choice (primary MHA services) but less than expected. We want to see: Focused action to improve access and reduce wait times for young people and those needing addiction services. More people being seen by Access and Choice services to reach full capacity.

  • Advancing Māori mental health and wellbeing

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    We are an organisation committed to being grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have made a strong commitment to achieving better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and what we do.

  • Relationships and engagements

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    As an independent crown entity partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we have prioritised engaging with tāngata whenua whānau, hapū and iwi.

  • Improve wellbeing for rangatahi Māori and young people

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    There are increasing options for youth mental health services, such as telehealth, services provided through the Access and Choice programme and school-based services.

  • 2024 mental health and addiction services monitoring – update webinar

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        The report shows that service access has increased in some parts of the system but decreased in others. The new Access and Choice programme in primary care has increased access and expanded options for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs.