MIX

About

We support people experiencing mental distress to engage with their community and grow their wellbeing.
Two FREE programmes running Mon-Fri. Find out more 04 569 3162, mix.org.nz or [email protected]
For crisis & support info see STORY above.

Story

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, WELCOME

For contacts for CRISIS, EMERGENCY & SUPPORT please see below.

Thank you for visiting MIX's Facebook. We're a Hutt Valley non-profit working with people experiencing mental distress. We're supporting people within our community to grow their skills, wellbeing and resilience.

We offer two FREE programmes which run Mon-Fri:
> Community & Wellbeing Programme
offering a wide range of workshops and experiences to support wellbeing.

> Creative Spaces Programme
offering a wide range of creativity workshops and experiences to support wellbeing. Includes bone carving, ceramics, drawing, painting and more

Our services cover both Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt.

We respond to Facebook messages usually within 1-2 days Mon-Fri. During weekends or holidays this may take longer. If you'd like to talk with someone at MIX more quickly please ring us Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm (04) 569 3162.

EMERGENCY & CRISIS SUPPORT
Emergencies phone 111
Mental Health Crisis Support Lower Hutt & Upper Hutt 0800 745 477
Visit your nearest Hospital Emergency Department

TO TALK WITH SOMEONE 24/7
HealthLine 0800 611 116
Depression Support Line 0800 111 757
Warmline 0800 200 207

TO TALK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT SEXUALITY & GENDER IDENTITY
OUTline NZ 0800 688 5463

TO TALK WITH SOMEONE FOR KIDS & YOUTH
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, [email protected]
Kidsline 24/7 up to 18 years old. 0800 543 754
thelowdown.co.nz free text 5626
What’s Up for 5-18 year olds. 0800 942 8787

TO TALK WITH SOMEONE FOR FAMILIES
Supporting Families in Mental Illness 0800 732 825

ADDITIONAL INFO & SUPPORT GROUPS
For additional info including support groups visit the Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/

MIX FACEBOOK GUIDELINES
We appreciate people sharing their ideas and views, and encourage it. We ask that you only share comments, posts etc which are supportive of the wellbeing of others.

"MIX – Connecting, Creating, Living is a mental health community day service offering programmes in art and wellbeing.We exist so that those who experience mental health challenges can:Connect to form shared communities.Create opportunities for growth in wellbeing and art.Live life through the 5 Ways to Wellbeing."