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COUNSELLING SUPPORT FUND

Purpose

To provide funding support for young people impacted by Huntington's Disease to access Counselling Support. 

Fund Details

Funding available for up to 12 sessions of Counselling Support (this can include Phycologists, Psychotherapists and any other counselling support service) 

The first 6 sessions will be fully funded (up to $100 per session).

The final 6 sessions if required are funded for half the cost (up to $50 per session).

Eligibility Criteria

  • The individual must be at risk or have an immediate family member or partner at risk of Huntington's disease. (Documentation may be requested).

  • Young people aged up to 35 years old

  • The reason for needing the Counselling Support must be due to the impact Huntington's disease has had directly or indirectly on the individual. 

  • The individual who the funding is requested for must reside in New Zealand

  • The organisation and counsellor must reside in New Zealand

  • The Board will consider other individuals on a case by case basis.   

Fund Details

Application will be available on the HDYO NZ website

Full funding up to $100 per session for the first 6 sessions 

Funding for half the cost up to $50 per session for the subsequent 6 sessions