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
Māori Television
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.