New to Grow? Start here
If you’re going through a hard time, you’re in the right place. Grow is a free, friendly community where people support one another through life’s struggles — and you’re welcome exactly as you are. Here’s a gentle introduction.
What is Grow?
Grow is a community mental health movement. Small groups meet each week, follow a gentle 12-step program of growth and recovery, and support one another with genuine friendship. We’re not an agency, and we’re not one-on-one therapy — we’re ordinary people who’ve often been where you are, helping each other live well.
There’s no charge, no referral, and no appointment. You can simply come along. In Grow, we say friendships are the key to mental health — and that’s where it all begins.
How to begin
Have a look
You’re welcome to observe a couple of meetings as a “community observer” first — no pressure, no commitment.
Come along
Find an in-person group in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua or Dunedin, or join an online group from anywhere in NZ.
Keep coming
Things become clearer and more helpful each week. Stay as long as it helps — for some that’s a season, for others a lifetime.
Ready when you are
There’s a warm welcome waiting. Take the first small step today.