Articles tagged with Minister For Mental Health
Whakatāne’s Resilience Café Receives Government Funding Boost for Extended Hours and Capacity
2 weeks ago | 140 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced additional funding for Whakatāne’s Resilience Café during the Rural Health Roadshow's final stop. The funding will extend the café's hours, increase staff capacity, and support the expansion of peer support services. This initiative is part of the government's plan to enhance mental health support, including the establishment of six new Crisis Recovery Cafes by June 2026.
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1 month ago | 176 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey celebrates the inclusion of peer support workers in North Shore Hospital's Emergency Department, marking the completion of the service's implementation in all major Auckland hospitals. The initiative aims to provide timely and tailored support for individuals in mental distress, enhancing their experience in busy emergency settings. The positive impact of peer support specialists is recognized nationwide, leading to plans for expanding the service across the country to improve mental health outcomes and crisis responses.
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1 month ago | 185 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s endorsed AI wellbeing guide, to provide 24/7 mental health support. The tool aims to make support more accessible, practical, and personalized, aligning with the government's plan for faster access to mental health services and crisis response. Ask Groov offers safe, evidence-based guidance for managing mild to moderate mental health challenges, complementing professional care and ensuring users can escalate to human services if needed.
Tags: Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey Sir John Kirwan Ask Groov Health New Zealand AI wellbeing guide mental health support innovative tools mental health planMinister Celebrates Peer Support Workers in Dunedin Hospital to Enhance Mental Health Crisis Care
1 month ago | 164 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey visited Dunedin Hospital to celebrate the addition of peer support workers in the Emergency Department, emphasizing the benefits of having individuals with lived experience to support those in mental health crisis. The service, already implemented in five other major hospitals, aims to provide individuals with a sense of connection, support, and improved access to ongoing care. The expansion of peer support services across New Zealand is part of the government's commitment to strengthening the mental health workforce and improving crisis response for individuals seeking help.
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1 month ago | 166 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Chief Executive Shaun Robinson have launched Top Up Community Grants to support local mental health initiatives during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. The grants aim to empower grassroots community organizations to host events and projects that promote mental well-being in their communities. With $250,000 available annually for the next two years, grant amounts range from $10,000 to $40,000 per initiative to facilitate community-led actions and improve mental health outcomes.
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4 months ago | 1177 viewsWhen someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed to ensuring we have the right support in place to answer that call, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “It is promising to see reports showing New Zealand’s mental health and addiction workforce is growing. This will help us ensure that people are getting the support they need, when they need it and no one’s call is going unanswered,” Mr Doocey says.
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4 months ago | 683 viewsAssociate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is in Gore today for the rural health roadshow happening across the country. “The rural health roadshow is an opportunity for me to hear direct feedback from the public and those who are working in rural health about what’s working well and where the barriers may be. The roadshow is also a great opportunity to hear how well the Rural Health Strategy is being implemented,” Mr Doocey says.
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