About Us
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) are leading providers of education and information on mental health, wellbeing and addiction for
- individuals seeking support for themselves or others
- those working in the mental health, addiction and social service sectors
- businesses wanting to improve and maintain wellbeing and resilience in their workplace
Education and Professional Development
MHERC’s education is designed to enhance knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths-based perspective. Our engaging facilitators are experts in their fields and provide participants with practical skills and tools.
- Our Professional Development Programme offers over 80 workshops each year from core foundation skills to specialised topics and personal development. View upcoming workshops and register here.
- Together with our collaborative partners we also offer free or affordable community education workshops. To see if we have any upcoming public community workshops click here.
Workplace Education (Private Workshops and Education for Organisations and Businesses)
- We provide Workplace Education to organisations and businesses nationwide to efficiently and cost-effectively upskill their staff. Choose a workshop from our professional development programme or we can tailor a workshop to meet your needs.
Talk to us for a free quote – email us or phone 0800 424 399.
Information and Resources
- Our friendly staff can assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs.
- Our website has information on mental illness, addictions, support, helplines and where to start if you are seeking help for yourself or others.
- Our Canterbury Mental Health Directory is available on our website to help you find services and organisations to meet your needs. You can search key words or browse the categorised listings. Hard copies of the Directory can also be purchased from our office.
- MHERC’s onsite library hosts a large collection of books, DVDs, CDs, fact sheets and brochures on a wide range of topics such as specific mental illnesses, child and adolescent wellbeing, addiction, gambling, stress, sleep, communication, relationships and much more. We invite you to visit our library or you can start by browsing our resources online here.
- Our eLibrary offers free access to eBooks and audiobooks anywhere, anytime from your device. Become a member, then download the free ePlatform app and search “MHERC” to browse and borrow from our collection.
MHERC is a registered Charitable Trust who have been proudly supporting our community for over 25 years. We are based in Christchurch and provide services throughout Canterbury and New Zealand.
Our Vision
A community that is inclusive of and responsive to those with mental health and addiction issues.
Our Kaupapa
To proactively provide evidence-informed mental health and/or addiction education and other resources for individuals and/or groups.To value and uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection as informed by the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Our Funders
MHERC would like to thank our funders who have been essential in making it possible for us to deliver our services.
- Canterbury District Health Board
- Ministry of Social Development
- Christchurch City Council
- Rata Foundation
- New Zealand Police
- Perpetual Guardian
Special Thanks
- Moore Stevens Christchurch Audit
- Cuningham Taylor Law