Improving mental health and addiction in the Midland region
Mental health and addiction can have a profound impact on individuals, family/whānau and communities.
The Midland Mental Health and Addiction Network works to improve mental health and addiction services in the region by ‘connecting Midland’ through service and workforce development, partnerships and relationships. This is done by facilitating sector-wide integration and involvement in regional strategic planning and integration.
Our vision
Whakatōngia te aroha hai oranga mo te whānau, Whakatōngia te kohara kia awe ai te iwi
Plant the seed of love so that the whānau will survive, plant the seed of passion to give strength to iwi
Our objectives
- Lead regional mental health and addiction planning
- Lead service improvement
- Support the achievement of health targets and policy priorities
- Link to national and regional governance structures and processes
- Lead and support the development of nationally consistent approaches to mental health and addiction
- Reduce inequalities in mental health and addiction outcomes
Our values
- Manaakitanga (Integrity)
- Kotahitanga (Oneness)
- Whakawhānaungatanga (Sharing)
- Rangatiratanga (Leadership)
You can find out more about our work by visiting our website www.midlandmentalhealthnetwork.co.nz, or by viewing our 2018/2019 Workplan.