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Aoake te Rā

Bereaved by Suicide Service

About this service

Aoake te Rā is a free, nationwide service for anyone impacted by suicide loss, whether their loss was recent or in the past.

This service offers therapeutic support that recognises the unique grief and pain that can follow suicide.

Our providers are trained, resourced, and supported to offer care within their own communities or online.

Our referral process is easy and gives you choice every step of the way. You can refer yourself or somebody else via phone, email or our website.

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Free therapeutic support after suicide loss

How we help
Kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
Online
Phone
Who we help
Individuals
Couples
Family / whānau groups
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My Aoake te Rā Experience

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The Aoake te Rā team

Gabe Couch - Clinical Advisor
I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental health, suicide prevention, and postvention. My background spans both public and private sectors, and I’ve had the privilege of walking...
Gabe Couch
Clinical Advisor
Cheryl Em -Clinical Advisor
Kia ora. Ko Cheryl Em tōku ingoa. I’m an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health, suicide prevention, and postvention. I currently work as a Clinical Advisor for the TWB and Aoake te R...
Cheryl Em
Clinical Advisor

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Te Aho is not a crisis service.

For an emergency, please phone 111.

To talk to a trained counsellor, please call or text the National Telehealth Service on 1737 for support. This service is free and available, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

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