As a charity, we don’t receive any government funding and rely on the amazing generosity of our supporters to keep our essential mental health services running.
If you or your whānau are affected by serious illness or grief, talk to us to see how we can help.
Click to watch our founder Nic Russell and bereaved mama Sarah Luxon share their powerful story of grief, resilience, and the close bond they formed. Brought together by the death of their daughters—both named Mackenzie—they found comfort and strength in cold water and community
Asher’s mum died when he was 9 years old, and his grandma Janice knew that he needed some mental health support. Asher’s mum, Kate, died when he was nine years old. After his mum’s death, Asher was living with his grandma Janice.
When Zareena was diagnosed with a terminal degenerative genetic disease at the age of five, her parents knew her condition was incurable and that she would continue to deteriorate. They are dedicating themselves to her care and the whole family’s wellbeing in the present.