Emerge Aotearoa – Ka Puta Ka Ora (The Bach)

Who We Are

Ka Puta Ka Ora – The Bach provides brief planned respite for rangatahi aged 16 to 24 years experiencing mental health and/or addiction needs.
The service offers a safe, home-like environment where young people can take time away to stabilise, reset, and strengthen wellbeing while remaining connected to their wider supports.
Family / whānau engagement is encouraged to promote a nurturing and collaborative environment for growth and recovery.

Where We Are Based

Albany, Auckland

Our Accommodation

• 4 beds (unisex – for rangatahi 16 to 24 years)
• Single-room accommodation with shared bathroom facilities
• Homely environment with meals provided and access to computers for education continuity

Duration of Stay

• Brief respite, typically short-term planned stays

What We Offer

• Group work – psychoeducation, relapse prevention, skills-based groups
• One-on-one counselling – CBT, MI, trauma-informed approaches
• Whānau engagement – facilitated family sessions and inclusive planning
• Cultural support – access to kaumātua/kuia, tikanga-based practices, and cultural identity strengthening
• Flexible mix of overnight and day placements tailored to individual needs
• Coordination with Waitematā DHB CAMHS and Te Whatu Ora community mental health teams

How to Get in Touch

• Phone: 027 700 3074
• Email: bach.referrals@emergeaotearoa.org.nz
• Operating Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm (Admissions arranged during business hours)

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