Support for Decision Making
What it is
Everyone has the right to make their own decisions.
Sometimes you may need support to make a decision.
Support could be:
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more time
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information that you understand
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a person to assist you.
We can provide a person to assist you to make your own decisions.
All Advocacy also includes Supported Decision Making.
How it works
An Advocate meets with the person who requires support.
The Advocate supports the person to:
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make a specific decision
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develop their decision making skills
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find other supporters.
The support will look different for every person.
The Advocate will make a record of the support they gave.
To receive Support for Decision Making you must:
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Be an adult
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Require support to make decisions
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Not have other independent supporters.
What it costs
This service is free for people that live in:
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Mid-Central (Mana Whaikaha)
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Waikato (Enabling Good Lives)
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Christchurch (Enabling Good Lives)
How to access support
You must have a referral to access Supported Decision Making.
You can get a referral from a Connector in:
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Mana Whaikaha (Mid-Central)
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Enabling Good Lives (Waikato)
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Enabling Good Lives (Christchurch).