Recognised for its flourishing community art programme, tutored voluntarily by local artists, Te Ara Korowai works to deliver an open and creative space for people locally.
"We want to become a service not just for people who are feeling unwell, but for those wanting to know how to prevent becoming unwell," said Miss Archibald, who shifted to New Zealand from Scotland last year, bringing with her international industry experience.
"This is a really difficult time financially for the bulk of the population and a lot of people are finding life hard.
"It can take something like unemployment or a bereavement to suddenly throw somebody's happy existence in to difficulty, and we want people to know there's a place they can go to get help, no matter who they are."
Looking into trialing a range of new activities with holistic approaches including music, tai chi and yoga, Te Ara Korowai is looking for further support from the community in the means of financial and volunteer help.
As well as having created a public gallery at its Weka Rd premise, which will be open to the public for exhibitions of members' works, the facility has two renovated offices up for rent.
"We're looking for a like-minded organisation that wants to do some well-being work," said on-site peer support worker Karen Maguire, who has worked in her field 18 years.
"The thing about Te Ara Korowai is everyone in the organisation, from the volunteers to the board, understands what it's like to struggle and that's what makes us different."
Miss Archibald, who said people willing to help can phone them on 042996981, hopes people will appreciate the positive and life-changing effects their programmes has on its members.
"You can ask anybody what it is that keeps them well, or makes them feel well in the day.
"It is being around friends and connections, and being in the place you can go where you feel safe and happy."
