Aropā tauwhiro
Peer Support Service
Te matū
Overview
Peer Support is about real connection with someone who understands because they have lived experience too. We are here to listen, share, and walk alongside you while you find your own way forward. We believe in your strength, your choices, and your future.
He whai hua ki ēnei
Who it’s best suited for
Peer Support is for people who want connection and are ready to engage in a way that feels right for them. It’s for Tangata Whai Ora who want someone alongside them who understands and supports you at the level you choose. If you want a listening ear, shared experience, and encouragement as you show up for yourself, Peer Support is for you. We walk beside you and hold space for your path.
Ngā hua
Benefits
Peer Support can make a real difference when things feel hard.
Peer Support offers:
- Someone who can understand what you are going through
- A safe space to talk about what matters to you
- Feeling heard without judgment or pressure
- Support to make your own choices
- Hope and encouragement on your wellness journey
- Practical ideas and coping strategies that have worked for others
- A listening ear when you need it most
- Support to speak up if you want to share your thoughts with staff or whānau
- Increased coregulation of your nervous system
Te tukanga
The process
01 Enquire
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Ngā pātai auau
Frequently asked questions
Peer Support through Kites Trust is available in Te Whare o Matairangi (Wellington Hospital), Wellington ED, and Te Whare Ahuru (Hutt Hospital). We also run community groups for Young Adults looking to build connection.
Peer Support through Kites Trust is available in Te Whare o Matairangi (Wellington Hospital), Wellington ED, and Te Whare Ahuru (Hutt Hospital). We also run community groups for Young Adults looking to build connection.
Peer Support is available in many different community organisations. If you want to learn more or volunteer your time, ask if an organisation you care about has volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in studying, we recommend Whitireia’s Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) course.