Te Hou Ora Whānau Services is a community-based whānau driven Kaupapa Māori service provider. We provide services that will equip and empower young people and their whānau to fulfil their potential in the context of their cultural heritage, their whānau, and their community.
The Māori Oranga Hinengaro Service brings together multiple providers across the Southern District to offer comprehensive support tailored to tangata whaiora needs.

Which Services are offering this service?
- Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
- Uruuruwhenua Hauora
- Te Hā o Maru
- Tokomairirio Waiora Incorporated

How can Te Hou Ora support you?
Advocacy Support: Help with navigating services for improved wellbeing and care Support with benefits, accommodation, health reviews, whānau engagement Removing barriers and problem-solving to improve service access.

Our partner services are also offering Day Base Respite and Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust is offering Crisis Respite Care (Southland only).
If Te Hou Ora can support you and your whānau to navigate their Oranga Hinengaro (Mental health), please do not hesitate to contact us.

Self-Referrals Welcome: Individuals can refer themselves directly.
External Referrals: Agencies can also make referrals on behalf of tangata whaiora