A Lifeline

to hope

We are the Depression Recovery Trust and we are setting up a new mental health Centre in the heart of Wellington

Called the Wellington Depression Recovery Centre, it will significantly enhance the treatment available to people with depression, anxiety and other common debilitating forms of mental illness.

We are currently building the Centre and plan to open in 2024.

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in our country

Depression devastates thousands of individuals and their whᾱnau every year, stripping them of their ability to live full lives and negatively affecting family, friendships and work. Mental illness costs our country billions in lost productivity.

People struggle to get the help they need

Currently, there are very few treatment options for individuals suffering from moderate to severe depression. If we don’t lift capacity and create more effective treatment options for this group in particular, depression will continue to leave people vulnerable and without hope.

Our Solution

We are establishing a therapeutic day programme for people with moderate to severe mental health issues. People will attend for six weeks and during this time they will receive a range of personalised evidence-based treatments and support. The Centre will serve approximately 300 people per year.

Our approach

Integrated treatments

Psychiatric assessment and care, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, art and creative therapies, psychoeducation, body and movement therapies.
Recovering together

Activities in small groups and wider group settings, as well as individual therapy and support.
Reigniting wellbeing

Stress reduction, mindfulness, spiritual exploration, exercise, cooking and activities in nature.
Drawing on others

Whānau, cultural, social work and peer support.