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WELCOME TO EVOLVE PEER SUPPORT TRUST!

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

Our mission is to provide a place where the energy of depression and anxiety is disempowered and our humanity is rediscovered and reclaimed within an atmosphere of acceptance and unity. A place where we learn from each other and grow with each other.

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WHAT ARE WE ABOUT?

Evolve is about encompassing the humanity of our journey and rediscovers the part of us that enables us and evolves us to live full and confident lives. We aim to provide an environment where people with anxiety and/or depression can connect to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

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Evolve Peer Support Trust is a mindfulness-based peer run Charitable Trust with a focus on people with anxiety and/or depression to improve their quality of life and mental well being.

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WHAT ARE OUR VALUES? HOW DO WE REFLECT THESE?

We have many values here at Evolve but our core values include; accessibility, adaptability, compassion, connection, and inclusivity.

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We value diversity and foster inclusion for all through:

  • Peer support

  • One to one coaching

  • Safe and accessible space

  • Holistic approach

  • Respect

  • Community

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We create change on an individual and societal level through:

  • Increasing awareness

  • Decreasing stigma

  • Community engagement

  • Building relationships

  • Cultural inclusivity

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We achieve sustainability and operational excellence through:

  • Financial excellence

  • Future proofing

  • Preparation for growth

  • Recruitment and training

  • Qualitative outcomes

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We adapt to changing needs through:

  • Current research and best practice

  • Individual needs

  • Cultural responsiveness

  • Societal needs

  • Relevant resourcing

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WHEN DID EVOLVE'S JOURNEY START? AND WHY?

​Evolve Peer Support held the first support group on June 24th 2014. From there as demand grew we recognised the need in our community for consistent, non-clinical support around anxiety and depression.  We then established Evolve Peer Support Trust as it's own entity, becoming registered as a Charitable Trust in February 2018.

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With the increasing stresses of daily life and the pressures faced by people living with depression and anxiety, there was an increase in demand for a safe and inclusive place where people could feel supported and have the opportunity to grow.​

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WHO RUNS THE GROUPS/PROGRAMMES?

Evolve Peer Support Trust is run by people who are on their own journey with depression and/or anxiety. We may not walk your path but ours is very similar, so with compassion and respect, We will walk this journey together while reducing the footprints of depression or anxiety in your life at the same time reclaiming your quality of life.

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All the facilitators have their own journey with mental well being and gently guide the group through the sessions with sensitivity and compassion.

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DO WE FOLLOW ANY HEALTH MODELS?

Yes - at Evolve we follow the Te Whare Tapa Wha Maori health model:

Taha tinana (physical health)
Taha wairua (spiritual health)
Taha hinengaro (mental health)
Taha whānau (family health)

Within these dimensions of health, we provide a holistic model of practice and an inclusive wrap-around service to provide you with the skills and structure to be able to work within your own life.

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