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Government delivers more wellbeing support for young people
Thanks to more than $10-million in new services from the Government, more rangatahi will be able to access mental health and addiction support in their community.
Minister of Health Andrew Little made the announcement today while visiting Odyssey House Christchurch and acknowledged that significant events like the devastating earthquakes ten years ago have added anxiety and pressure to people’s lives.
“A lot of great work has been done to help support the people of Christchurch through very challenging times over the years and that has helped build the resilience of this community. But this Government is committed to do more to help young people all across the motu to improve their wellbeing,” Andrew Little said.
New mental health fund aims to build rangatahi resilience
19 Feb, 2021 02:46 AM
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Health Minister Andrew Little. Photo / Michael Cunningham
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By: Taroi Black, Te Ao Māori News
Health Minister Andrew Little has announced $10 million for new rangatahi services to access mental health and addiction support.
The minister particularly acknowledged whānau affected by the earthquakes 10 years ago and the 2019 terrorist attacks in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
The rollout for more wellbeing support is part of the $455m Budget announcement in 2019 targeting youth-specific initiatives.
The mental health and addiction support fund is to be delivered in Bay of Plenty, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Hutt Valley and Canterbury in the coming weeks.
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