Able Minds

Services available in Ōamaru include:

Whānau and peer support

• Whānau support services walking alongside people to provide emotional support, information, and advocacy.
• Peer support and one‑on‑one engagement providing practical tools and strategies.

Tamariki and rangatahi programmes

• CUMIA (Children Understanding Mental Illness and Addictions): support for primary school‑aged tamariki who have a family member experiencing mental distress.
• RAW (Rangatahi and Wellbeing): support for rangatahi aged 12–24 years, with a focus on resilience, confidence, and independence.

Education and engagement

• EduConnect: an attendance service supporting tamariki and rangatahi to re‑engage with learning.