Mental Health and Addictions Service – The White House is a Peer-Led Day Support Service, based in Nelson and managed and staffed by its members with the assistance of a Support Manager, for people with experiential knowledge of mental health and mental illness.  We operate as a democratic members collective.

The programme of community group activities available at The White House includes a Monday morning cafe visit, a weekly outing, a weekly peer support discussion group and a weekly women’s group.  Intermittent activities are also offered such as respite trips away from Nelson, social evenings, Breakfast Club and others.

Home-cooked meals can also be bought by members three days a week.

The White House provides some access to employment and training opportunities, computer and phone, TV and games.

Self-referrals can be made by people with experience of mental distress or who are using/have used, mental health services.