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Membership

Becoming a Member at Step Ahead

Are you interested in becoming a member at Step Ahead? If so, these are the steps you need to take!

You can refer yourself, or be referred by your support person or clinician at your request. There is no formal referral form. So...

Step 1

Make contact, give us a call. We would like to hear from you and arrange a suitable time for you to come in for a look around.

Step 2

Attend the look around. You will be shown around, told about our membership criteria, Philosophy, aims and objectives, and programme. We are available to answer any questions you may have. A support person can attend your look around visit to Step Ahead.

Step 3

Attend a chosen group / activity by yourself. You need to attend at least one group / activity (preferably onsite) to get a feel about whether Step Ahead can meet your needs. However, you are welcome to attend several groups / activities to help you decide.

Step 4

Membership Interview. This is an interview to find out some personal information about you, what your interests and skills are, and your personal goals. A support person may attend if required.

Step 5

After our follow up with your health professional, the information from your membership interview is taken to our team meeting where a decision will be made about whether you will be granted membership.

Step 6

You will receive notification of the outcome via letter.

Step 7

Once your membership has been accepted, you will need to pay a $10.00 annual membership subscription.

Membership Criteria Guidelines

Step Ahead Members:

Experience a diagnosed mental illness.
Are relatively independent.
Are able to benefit from recreational and social activities.
Are able to benefit from personal and work-related skills and opportunities.
Are motivated to participate independently.

Barriers to successful membership applications:

Violent or aggressive behaviour.
Active alcohol or other substance abuse.
Person needs close supervision or one to one contact.

If you need further information, or would like to arrange a visit, please phone 03 389 4001 (weekdays).

Step Ahead Trust - Christchurch - New Zealand

Enhancing the well being of people who experience mental illness

Call 03 389 4001 or 0800 688 732