Community Support
Sustainable solutions – healthy living
Free, mobile support for adults aged 18 + who are living with mental illness.
We’re here to help you live independently and thrive in your community, no matter what challenges you’re facing.
Support Services
Nau mai, welcome! Our Community Support Workers (CSWs) are here to help you thrive by tailoring our services to your unique goals and strengths. We partner with you, reviewing plans and progress together every three months.
Whether you need support spiritually, mentally, or physically, we’re committed to your journey – always respecting what matters most to you. We help you:
Identify your strengths and set SMART goals
Build daily living skills and confidence
Connect with social and health services
Access housing, WINZ, transport and community resources
Engage in education, volunteering or employment pathways
Housing support to find and maintain the housing you wish to have
Support equally well initiatives
Involve whanau or friends in the wellbeing journey
Strengthen whānau relationships and support networks
Dietician service to help with weight management, eating well and affordably on a tight budget
Support from our Spirituality Co-ordinator to find a spiritual home in the community of your choice
How to access Support Services
You can be referred by:
- Regional Mental Health Services (Health NZ)
- Your GP
- Other health or community providers
- Yourself, a whānau member, or carer
For more information, please call 09 477 0338
Send completed application forms to:
Equip
550 East Coast Road
Windsor Park, Auckland 0630
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We believe recovery and hope are possible when we all work together.
You may be eligible for Support Services if you:
- Live in the Waitematā area (North Shore, Rodney, West Auckland)
- Have a major mental health condition such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Disorders
- Are 18 years or older
- Have practical or social support needs
We celebrate the unique ways people think, learn, and experience life. Our service is inclusive and person-centred, but we don’t offer specialist neurodevelopmental support.
If you need more specialised help, we can connect you with other services.
Service Limitations
While we’re here to help, there are some things we’re not able to provide. Support Hours service:
- Is not a clinical or specialist service
- Does not provide therapy, behavioural interventions, or crisis intervention
- Does not offer emergency or after-hours services
- Does not provide long-term case management