NZSL support and resources
National support and advocacy
Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is a nationwide service that understands and responds to Deaf and hard-of-hearing people’s needs. The service offers:
Needs assessment and coordination
Applications for assistive equipment
Information and advice
Regional mental health support
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Emerge Aotearoa
We provide personalised support to people experiencing mental distress who are deaf or hearing impaired. The service supports people to recover by helping them reach their goals. We offer services from Whangarei to Hamilton.
Auckland
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Māpura Studios
We offer art therapy and an online visual arts classes run by Deaf tutors (Auckland and online).
Deaf Wellbeing Society
We offer drop-in sessions, arts and crafts, prison and rest home visits and general support from a support worker.
Te Ratonga Hunga Turi – Deaf Ministry
Pastoral care and support for the deaf, hearing impaired and those involved with them.
Registered mental health professionals fluent in NZSL
Private care, costs may apply
Celia King – Registered counsellor (Auckland and Zoom)
Mindi Moore – Registered counsellor (Auckland)
Health and mental health information and resources
depression.org.nz
Understanding, validation and practical advice for those navigating depression and anxiety. Our site is fully accessible in NZSL.
SignHealth
We have information videos about health and mental health including personal stories. Please note these videos are in British Sign Language (BSL).