WHO WE ARE
Scripture Union New Zealand
Scripture Union New Zealand (SUNZ) is a faith based organisation with hundred’s of volunteers and around 30 staff. We are an organisation with a strong history of running camps and programmes with children and young people and training leaders and have been working in New Zealand schools and communities since the 1930’s. SUNZ are passionate about suppoting young people and Āpōpō is an initiative of SUNZ that was developed in response to the growing need for young people to have tools and skills to be able to support each other better when it comes to their mental health and thoughts of suicide.
MHFA
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to provide initial support to people who may be experiencing mental health challenges or mental health crisis until the crisis resolves, or specialist help is accessed, using a practical evidence-based action plan.
Adapted for Aotearoa
Mental Health First Aid courses are internationally acclaimed and evidence-based. All our courses are based on guidelines developed through the expert contributions of New Zealand-based mental health professionals, cultural advisors, and people with lived experience of mental health challenges. Each programme is adapted for Aotearoa ensuring they reflect our cultural context and use relevant data research and clinical treatment pathways.