Eastern Bay of Plenty mothers battling mental health and drug and alcohol issues will get help following an announcement from Health Minister David Clark today. A service for pregnant women and parents would be rolled out in the Eastern Bay, said Clark, who was in Whakatāne to make the announcement.
The intensive holistic service is for pregnant women and parents with children under 3 who experience problems with mental health, alcohol and other drugs.
First launched by the Waitemata District Health Board, the Eastern Bay service will follow along the lines of He Tupua Wai-Ora in Northland, Te Hiringa Matua in Tairawhiti and Te Ara Manapou in Hawke's Bay.
"The four areas where the service is already in place have some great success stories to share," Clark said.
He said $7 million had been set aside for the two new sites, with the second site yet to be announced.