READ MORE:* Gathering of support for retaining mental health facility Nikau House* Proposal to close longstanding community mental health facility Nikau House raises concerns* Community mental health service supports those with mental illness to live wellBut when she turned 40, things began to fall apart. Braden Fastier/Stuff Nikau House supporters pictured from left Steven Zindel, Rachel Boyack, Jenna Stallard, Cr Kate Fulton, Josh Gardner, Hilma Schieving, and Dr Aaron Stallard. She was reluctant to engage with the service, having experienced different mental health services over the years with little success. She said the community mental health facility was an "irreplaceable gem". "I feel very strongly about Nikau House ... getting rid of it isn't improving services, it is a backwards step."

Source: Stuff June 30, 2020 16:52 UTC