Financial Assistance
ACC Claims
Physical Injury
ACC covers all costs of therapy for individuals who have experienced a physical injury caused by a current or previously claimed accident which is having an impact on their mental health.
Sensitive Claims
ACC’s integrated service for sensitive claims (ISSC) contract covers all costs for long term therapy for clients who have experienced sexual violence.
If either of these apply to you let us know and our mental health provider who registered with ACC and will contact ACC on your behalf through her provider.
Disability Allowance
Disability Allowance is a weekly payment for people who have regular, ongoing costs because of a physical or mental disability that is likely to last at least 6 months, including therapy sessions.
You don't have to be on a benefit to qualify for a Disability Allowance.
Fin out more, click here.
WINZ
Extraordinary Care Fund
Work and Income provide an Extraordinary Care fund which is for carers to help support a child in their care who is showing promise in a particular area or experiencing difficulties that are significantly impacting on their development.
To contact them call: 0800 559 009 or for more information click here.
Ōranga Tamariki
Ōranga Tamariki offers financial assistance for counselling for foster carers and their tamariki.
To contact them call: 0508 227 377 or for more information click here.
Victim Support
Families of homicide victims and victims of sexual violence and serious crimes may be able to get a financial grant to cover the cost of counselling sessions through Victim Support.
To contact Victim Support call: 0800 842 846 or for more information click here.