Yellow Brick Road Waikato

24/08/2026

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS POLITICAL DEBATE - 31 August 2026
A call to action: Our collective voice is powerful, make it count.
Join this Mental Health & Addictions 2026 election political debate.
Online or in person.
Monday 31st August 2026 from 6pm to 8pm.

A call to action: Our collective voice is powerful. Do not miss out on the only Mental Health & Addiction 2026 Election political debate. Hosted by Platform.

11/08/2026

In memory of the loss of a loved one.

Yellow Brick Road has been kindly considered by a family who has experienced the tragic loss of their mum just under a year ago. We are deeply sad this family experienced such profound loss, and acknowledge the significant loss other families experience through mental health and addictions challenges.

Just under a year ago, a beautiful mother, sister, wife, friend to many and member of a NZ community died from (suspected) su***de. Her family are absolutely determined other families should not go through their experience caring for her, and so tragically losing her. They are determined to do something.

One of the daughters has embarked on a fundraising event in Dunedin. She is studying Communications at Otago. Her event is called “Run For Mums” and the team at Yellow Brick Road are humbled to be the recipient of the fundraising.

See the givealittle link here.

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/run-for-mums-1

We share this incredible "gift" opportunity to acknowledge the family's generosity, even in their immense grief. We are so grateful. Also to allow others the opportunity to gift to work that supports families during their hardest and most profound experiences in life.

18/09/2025

Gaining Ground Programme - HAMILTON

Are you supporting someone with emotion dysregulation (ED)?

Gaining Ground is a free, six-week programme (two hours per week) for people who support someone with ED.
This programme starts on 30 September 2025.

If you want more understanding of what ED is and to learn some strategies and techniques to support your loved one, then we highly recommend this programme. Please note that your loved one does not need to have a diagnosis of ED or borderline personality disorder.

See attached flyer for more information and contact details.

11/09/2025

HAMILTON Whānau and Family Peer Support Group

Are you sharing life with a loved one who experiences mental health challenges? You are not alone.

Join us on the last Tuesday of every month at 6-7.30pm in Hamilton and meet with others in similar situations to share experiences, learnings and guidance.

For more information phone/text 022 618 7823 or email [email protected].

05/09/2025

"Push the Light"
A fabulous event in Morrinsville on 7 September 2025 as part of Eating Disorder and Body Awareness Week.
Don't hesitate to head along and be a part of this event.

Charlotte Giblin presents Push the Light. A visual presentation helping to shift perceptions about carers, supporters, and anyone struggling to make significant changes in their lives.
The event is at the Morrinsville Gallery on Sunday 7 September from 3 to 5pm. Entry is free. Register via Eventfinda "Push the Light".

Send a message to learn more

03/03/2025

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP HAMILTON
Do you have a loved one with mental health challenges?

We welcome you our Hamilton Whaanau/Family Support Group this week, Wednesday 5 March 2025 in Te Rapa, Hamilton.

03/03/2025

MAJOR CYCLE MISSION AND SUPPORT FOR YBR

Geoff Frances of Greytown is participating in a cycle race from one side of Australia to the other (5,500 kms) and is fundraising for Yellow Brick Road. This is a massive endeavour and we are very grateful that Geoff has chosen YBR as the beneficiary of his fundraising and physical efforts.

Check out Geoff's give-a-little page to read about his hard-core mission and if you can, to support for YBR. All donations are very much appreciated.

Feel free to share this link.

Participating in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race (IPWR) and raising funds for Yellow Brick Road.

07/11/2024

YBR Waikato has been nominated for a $1000 sponsorship!
We are a charity that offers free and confidential support, education and advocacy to families who have a loved one with mental health challenges.
Your nomination would help us in the selection process.

Pellow and Hill Funerals are providing five $1000 community sponsorship grants, "to recognise the strong legacy of community support offered by both Pellows ad James R Hill".

If this feels right for you, please follow the link below and nominate Yellow Brick Road Waikato. Your support would be greatly appreciated!

Nominate a good cause - we are giving away $5,000 We've got five $1,000 community sponsorships to give away to grass roots community organisations. Nominations are open now! Nominate your Good Cause* Why this good cause?*Your detailsWhenever someone nominates a local community organisation they go i...

03/11/2024

We welcome you our Hamilton Whaanau/Family Support Group this week, Wednesday 6th November in Te Rapa, Hamilton.

03/11/2024

We are supporting the Raglan Su***de Awareness Day on Sunday10 November 2024. Come join us for this very important mahi.