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Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC)

Telephone
03 365 5344
Telephone
Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington,
Christchurch 8024,
New Zealand,

The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) provides information, a free public library, as well as professional development and community education about mental health, wellbeing, mental illness, and addiction.

Resources and Library

  • MHERC's free onsite library hosts a large collection of books, DVD's, CD's, fact sheets and brochures on a wide range of mental health, addiction and wellbeing topics.
  • Our eLibrary offers free access to eBooks and audiobooks anywhere, anytime from your device. Become a member via our website to start borrowing.

Information

  • MHERC's friendly staff can assist you in finding information and services.
  • Our website has information on mental illness, addictions, support, helplines and where to start if you are seeking help for yourself or others.
  • MHERC's Canterbury Mental Health Directory can help you find services and organisations to meet your needs. It is free to view at mherc.org.nz or hard copies can be purchased.

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.

  • MHERC's Professional Development Programme offers over 80 workshops each year from core foundation skills to specialised topics and personal development.
  • We provide Workplace Education to organisations and businesses nationwide to efficiently and cost-effectively upskill their staff. We can tailor workshops to meet your needs and budget.
  • Together with our collaborative partners we periodically offer free or affordable community education workshops.
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