HEARING VOICES NETWORK AOTEAROA NZ

HEARING VOICES NETWORK AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

We believe that hearing voices is a normal variation of human experience.It is estimated that between 3-5 % of the population hear voices, yet less than 1% are ever diagnosed with an illness. Through our groups and research collated by INTERVOICE, we know that the content is often the same. the difference is in how the voice hearer deals with them.We bring together voice hearers to discuss what they have in common. So that voice hearers who are well can share their stories and ideas with those that are distressed by the experience. People have always heard voices and had visions, since time began. We believe that hearing voices in itself is not an illness. If you would like to attend a support group and find out more, they are listed below.

In New Zealand we are an Independent society, and a registered charity.

HENDERSON, AUCKLAND HEARING VOICES NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP

When:Every second Wednesday  at: AT:  TE ATA 146 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, Auckland                   Time:7pm -8.30pm.

This is an informal open group, where we share discussions over cake and coffee. All voice hearers and friends are welcome. It is a confidential meeting, run as per the Hearing Voices Networks guidelines. We respect that each person is the expert on their own experiences. We encourage those that come to learn more about the experience and share research and general information. If you would like to come along email: hearingvoices@woosh.co.nz for the dates of the next meeting or call 0272650266 for more information.

GREY LYNN, AUCKLAN D HEARING VOICES NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP.

WHEN: Every 1st and third Tuesday  of the month from 5.00pm to 6.30pm WHERE: Toi Ora Live Art, 6 Putiki Street ,Grey Lynn, Auckland

This is run along the same lines as the Henderson Group.

For more information email: info@hearingvoices.org.nz or tel: 021 029 34959

PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND  HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP

This is an open group and is run along the Hearing Voices Network principles.

This is held on the first Friday of every month 11.30- 2pm with a shared lunch. If you are interested please contact:

Pathways to Wellbeing, Huarahi Whakaoranga  Inc . Level 4, 151 The Square, Westside Chambers.  PO BOX 5010, PALMERSTON NORTH 4410 TEL: 06355 3387  Fax: 06 3553387 

email: info@pathwaystowellbeing.org.nz    www.pathwaystowellbeing.org.nz

 WELLINGTON HEARING VOICES NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP

This group has just started. Its next meeting is on Thursday 10th December 1.30pm at 5 Hobart Street, Miramar. Tea and Coffee provided and cookies welcome. It is planned to be held monthly. The venue may change for future groups depending on numbers attending.

If you are interested in attending on Please contact : 

Lize dela Ruelle tel: 021 0490 887    email:dela_ruellelize@hotmail.com

or  Des  tel: 021715689   email djdavies1@hotmail.com

Lize and her co-facilitator Des are from MASH trust.

HEARING VOICES NETWORKS AUSTRALIA

PERTH, AUSTRALIA:

There are several Hearing Voices groups running in Perth. For more information please visit the Richmond Fellowship website http://www.hvn.net.au

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

The Prahran Mission is running a Hearing Voices Support group. Their contact details are on their site here http://www.prahranmission.org.au/

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

For details of the Sydney Hearing Voices groups, please see their website here  http://www.hvnnsw.org.au/

ARE YOU RUNNING A HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP IN NEW ZEALAND OR AUSTRALIA, or in the PACIFIC REGION?

Please let us know if you are currently running a Hearing Voices Network support group that is not listed here, and we can add it to our list.