Peer support specialists in Hutt Hospital Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service – Lower Hutt

This opportunity is for peer support specialists in Hutt Hospital Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service in Lower Hutt. This procurement opportunity is for two initiatives; peer support specialists in the Emergency Department at Hutt Hospital and a crisis recovery cafe service in Lower Hutt. While each initiative has its own established service model and commissioning parameters that must be upheld, there is flexibility to adapt and tailor delivery models to better meet local need. Health NZ is open to commissioning services collaboratively where this adds value. The objective is to grow the capacity in mental health and addiction services and workforce is a key priority for this Government. Health NZ I Te Whatu Ora recognises the need to provide alternative options that foster a supportive environment, lived-experience-based support for people who are in distress related to either mental health and/or addiction concerns. These initiatives will be implemented with scope for continual improvement over the initial contract term. Services are required to be peer‑led, maintain close working relationships with local mental health and addiction services, and operate under clear protocols that define linkages with mental health and addiction crisis services. Submissions are welcomed from individual providers, including Kaupapa Māori and Pacific providers, as well as from collaborations or consortia of two or more providers. This approach also enables consideration of shared resources and operational efficiencies, where appropriate, while maintaining the integrity and distinct purpose of each initiative.