Apply for Services
Need mental health support but have been turned down by the government, WINZ, and others? We’ll help! That’s what we’re here for – REALLY.
Just fill out the correct application form below and submit.
We accept many forms of payment including credit card, bank transfers, AfterPay and interest-free payment plans.
Apply for Services
Need mental health support but have been turned down by the government, WINZ, and others? We’ll help! That’s what we’re here for – REALLY.
Just fill out the correct application form below and submit.
We accept many forms of payment including credit cards, bank transfers, AfterPay and interest-free payment plans.
ADHD and Autism Assessments
Through our ADHD and Autism program, we are able to offer help for ages from 3 to adult. All of our assessments are provided online, giving greater access to people throughout the country.
Note: If you are looking for funding through NASC/ Whaikaha then this is not the assessment for you at this time. Whaikaha have changed their minds after years of accepting telehealth diagnoses and have said our diagnoses no longer meet their long list of strict criteria. We will be providing support to those who already received a diagnosis with us but are not sure about going forward if we will continue the higher requirements now set forth by Whaikaha.
In the meantime, we are advocating to anyone and everyone who might be able to help us and would love your support as well. Please make a complaint. You can find more information on the Whaikaha website here.
**DISCLAIMER FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR ADHD ASSESSMENTS**
This is NOT a medication management service.
If you are 18 or older and your assessment indicates that medication may be beneficial, we are able to provide a direct referral to The Nelson Clinic to provide this service (they can do this in-person and online). This will be at an additional cost that will be paid to The Nelson Clinic directly (approximately $700-$900). Their current wait time for ACFB referred clients is approximately 2 months.
If you have any additional questions about this program, it is highly recommended that you view our FAQs page by clicking the button below! Please be sure that you are well informed before you apply for your assessment.
We accept bank transfer, credit card, AfterPay, and can do interest-free payment plans!
Please note: The ranges within the income scale are to account for personal circumstances. Income is household family income, not just the applicant. If you do not wish to submit your financials, we will assess at the top price ($1,500 – $2,000). Even if your household income falls outside of our funding limits, we still encourage you to apply – our program is not limited to the income brackets specified. We will look at ANY and ALL referrals.
If you are looking to get NASC funding, please note there will be an additional charge for the in-person clinic appointment required to meet their diagnostic criteria. Also know we are lobbying in the background to bring change so that telehealth diagnoses are accepted and are working with various players and organisations. If you would like to be a voice for change, please reach out to the email below.
We do offer discounts for multiple family members. Please contact us at: info@acfbfund.org.nz for more information. Please have your applications for all family members completed prior to reaching out.
Complex: An application may be considered more complex if there is an indication of other diagnoses or inconsistencies in the results. If it is revealed in the assessment process that your application is more complex, there will be an additional charge as stated above. Reports will not be generated until this additional charge has been paid so please try to give us all the information relevant to assess your fee appropriately. Please note that complex assessments may take more time to complete than other assessments. A team member will discuss this process with you if your application is identified as complex.
Urgent: Urgent or emergency appointments are available for those choosing to pay an additional fee. This ensures a video appointment with a Psychologist and completed reports back to you within 2 weeks . These appointments are on a first come, first served basis and are limited weekly. Please email: info@acfbfund.org.nz prior to applying to check availability. With this option, no financials are needed, however the fee needs to be paid in full before we confirm any appointments or send any questionnaires. You will need to complete your questionnaires prior to your scheduled appointment to allow the process to keep moving quickly.
Brief: A brief report is one used for the purposes of self-exploration and validation. You will not meet with our Psychologist but you will complete many of the same questionnaires as the full assessment but will not be given an official diagnosis. You will get a letter summarising the findings, we will advise if we believe a further, fuller assessment is needed. Should this be recommended and you wish to upgrade to a full assessment, the amount you have already paid for the brief report will be credited to the assessment amount (see pay scales for those assessment amounts) and you will only need to pay the difference.
ADHD and Autism Assessments
Through our ADHD and Autism program, we are able to offer help for ages from 3 to adult. All of our assessments are provided online, giving greater access to people throughout the country.
Note: If you are looking for funding through NASC then we will need to add an additional charge due to the their requirement to have any clinical assessment complete in-person. To achieve this we will need to add our Complex fee to you application as listed in our Pay Scale details on this page.
We looking at scheduling in-person clinic with our psychologists in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the near future and will post the specific details here. If there is sufficient demand for this in-person service in other centers, we will look at setting up clinics. Please contact us via info@acfbfund.org.nz if you have further questions about these clinics or would like to look at us running one in your location.
**DISCLAIMER FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR ADHD ASSESSMENTS**
This is NOT a medication management service.
If you are 18 or older and your assessment indicates that medication may be beneficial, we are able to provide a direct referral to The Nelson Clinic to provide this service (they can do this in-person and online). This will be at an additional cost that will be paid to The Nelson Clinic directly (approximately $700-$900). Their current wait time for ACFB referred clients is approximately 1-2 months.
If you have any additional questions about this program, it is highly recommended that you view our FAQs page by clicking the button below! Please be sure that you are well informed before you apply for your assessment.
We accept bank transfer, credit card, AfterPay, and can do interest-free payment plans!
Please note: The ranges within the income scale are to account for personal circumstances. Income is household family income, not just the applicant. If you do not wish to submit your financials, we will assess at the top price ($1,500 – $2,000). Even if your household income falls outside of our funding limits, we still encourage you to apply – our program is not limited to the income brackets specified. We will look at ANY and ALL referrals.
We do offer discounts for multiple family members. Please contact us at: info@acfbfund.org.nz for more information. Please have your applications for all family members completed prior to reaching out.
Complex: An application may be considered more complex if there is an indication of other diagnoses or inconsistencies in the results. If it is revealed in the assessment process that your application is more complex, there will be an additional charge as stated above. Reports will not be generated until this additional charge has been paid so please try to give us all the information relevant to assess your fee appropriately. Please note that complex assessments may take more time to complete than other assessments. A team member will discuss this process with you if your application is identified as complex.
Urgent: Urgent or emergency appointments are available for those choosing to pay an additional fee. This ensures a video appointment with a Psychologist and completed reports back to you within 2 weeks . These appointments are on a first come, first served basis and are limited weekly. Please email: info@acfbfund.org.nz prior to applying to check availability. With this option, no financials are needed, however the fee needs to be paid in full before we confirm any appointments or send any questionnaires. You will need to complete your questionnaires prior to your scheduled appointment to allow the process to keep moving quickly.
Brief: A brief report is one used for the purposes of self-exploration and validation. You will not meet with our Psychologist but you will complete many of the same questionnaires as the full assessment but will not be given an official diagnosis. You will get a letter summarising the findings, we will advise if we believe a further, fuller assessment is needed. Should this be recommended and you wish to upgrade to a full assessment, the amount you have already paid for the brief report will be credited to the assessment amount (see pay scales for those assessment amounts) and you will only need to pay the difference.
The ACFB Fund
Born out of a deep frustration in the current mental health system, The ACFB Fund is A Change for Better’s (ACFB) answer to providing support to those who need it most.
Not anymore. Enough is enough
The main purpose of ACFB is to bring together a community of like-minded people all wanting the same change. Using a feature rich website design suited to assist mental health professionals, ACFB uses a portion of sales on all memberships and products. As ACFB grows, so does The ACFB Fund.
How We Make a Difference
1. Mental Health Therapy: Through generous donations and fundraising efforts, The ACFB Fund provides mental health support to individuals who require mental health therapy but may not have the means to access it by funding their sessions via ACFB Fund vetted professionals.
2. ADHD and Autism Assessments: With the help of our Clinical Team, we can offer discounted ADHD and Autism assessments without the wait times of other providers.
3. ACFB Accredited Clinics: We partner with Accredited ACFB Clinics, ensuring that individuals can connect with trusted professionals who are dedicated to providing accessible therapy.
4. Tech for Therapy: We believe in the power of technology to break barriers. Our Tech for Therapy Program equips therapists and clients with the necessary technology and education to engage in online therapy effectively.
Where Our Money Comes From
Currently, The ACFB Fund is funded by private donations, grants from funding organisations, our ADHD/ Autism Assessment program, and ACFB. We are looking to expand our fundraising efforts in 2024 with the goal of funding 200 therapy sessions.
