About the Corstorphine Baptist Community Trust

CBCT's Philosophy

• The inherent value of all people regardless of race, creed, ability or circumstances
• The rights and obligations of service users to participate as an integral part of all service planning, provision and evaluation
• The rights of people affected by disability to live within the community
• Commitment to the principles of partnership, participation and protection as encompassed within Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The Corstorphine Baptist Community Trust bases its activities on the following core beliefs and values:

CBCT's Aim

To maximise the strengths of people affected by mental illness, intellectual disability and head injury and promote wellbeing in all aspects of their lives.

CBCT's Structure

CBCT is run by the CEO.

The day to day operation of CBCT is overseen by the Service Manager.

The Administrative Services Team comprises:

• Project Manager
• Administrator
• Secretary
• Administrative Assistant(s)
• Policy & Quality Analyst

The Direct Client Services Team includes:

• Clinical Support
  • Social Worker
  • Therapist
  • Occupational Therapists
• Community Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• Peer Support Worker

Our services comprise:

• Adult
  • Residential
  • Community Support
  
• Child & Youth
  • Te Whakaruruhau Residential
  • Community Support
  • Holiday Programme
• Family
  • Supervised Contact
• Cultural
  • Te Whanau Whaka-maui
• Peer Support
  • Adult
  • Child & Youth

CBCT is an incorporated trust overseen by a Board of Trustees:

• Chair: Geoff Mirkin
• Deputy: Henry Van Dyk
• Treasurer: Henry Van Dyk
• Committee:
  • Janet Yiakmis
  • Norman Thompson
  • Johnnie Potiki
  • Warren Johnson
  • Trudy Hutchison
  • Mike Tonks
  • Judy Trevena

Organisational Structure Diagram

CBCT Funding

CBCT is contracted by the Otago District Health Board to provide level three, Residential Care services and other support services within mental health.

CBCT also receives funding for services other than mental health through The Ministry of Health and ACC.

CBCT accepts clients on a referral basis. A needs assessment is required to access most services. This may not apply to Child and Youth.

Supervised Contact is funded through the Family Court, Child Youth and Family Services, CBCT Funding on application and Individuals.

The Child and Youth Holiday Programme is funded through WINZ by Oscar Subsidies.

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