Ahakoa te aha
Whatever it takes
Pathways provides community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services throughout Aotearoa
Our kaupapa
Pathways is passionate about supporting people in their journey to being well. We walk alongside our tangata whai ora in their recovery journeys, harnessing the power of whānau and community to support them to achieve their goals.
We provide a range of support services for adults and taiohi (young people, through our youth brand, Real) around practical daily living, leading a healthy life, employment and housing.
We supported
people in 2022
We have services across Aotearoa
Real - youth services
Mobile support
Regular support that comes to you
Wellbeing respite
Residential recovery
Wellbeing programmes
Addiction support
Employment and housing
Transitional employment
Our wawata
Our shared dream at Pathways is to transform mental health and addictions through fostering strong, compassionate, self-supporting communities.
We believe deeply in our kaupapa and are driven by some clear values and beliefs that make us uniquely Pathways.
Maau Raa
Maau raa, our Pathways waiata speaks of the heart of Pathways – our tangata whai ora. It has become an essential part of the fabric of Pathways.
Every day Maau raa is sung with pride by our Pathways whānau around the country.
Find out more about the story of Maau raa
Read our latest newsletter
Find out about some of the fantastic things that have been happening in Pathways and Real around the country in recent months.
It all started with one simple goal
A family share their joy at seeing their son grow in confidence. It all started with one simple goal – to learn how to catch a bus.
Feeling connected again
Peter’s journey has seen him start setting and achieving goals and reconnecting with his family.
Turning back to my life
Glen’s* recovery has gone from strength to strength with the support of Pathways’ social worker Seyed. Read how Glen has improved his health and wellbeing – and why he feels like a new person.
Paying it forward
Liz’s* story is one of pain – and of beauty, kindness and understanding. Now, she hopes to “pay it forward” and help others find their strength and dignity as they journey towards recovery.
My journey of hope
Carol’s story takes her from a place of feeling like she had no meaning in her life to feelings of hope, opportunity and gratitude.
Small steps lead to big leaps
Melanie’s journey has involved learning to understand her illness so she could help keep herself well and succeed in life in every way she could.
