About Flax
We're a collective of Mental Health Coaches working in educational spaces.
FLAX Mental Health Coaches in Education is a charitable trust, and we connect qualified Mental Health Coaches (MHC) with schools/educational settings in Aotearoa.
We are FLAX
Our coaches work in the education sector to support better mental health outcomes for our children and the staff that care for them.
FLAX works with schools to identify wellbeing needs and tailored solutions,
and we develop and resource our MHC’s to deliver these outcomes.
Our coaches foster quality medium-term relationships with their schools for sustainable change and results - often for months at a time.
We work in collaboration with or alongside other school support professionals as part of the solution to the New Zealand mental health and wellbeing crisis.
Our aims at FLAX are:
to connect coaches with schools,
obtain funding where possible to support schools that need it most, and
to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and staff.
Our coaches have wide experience and niche skills that lend themselves to different spaces. Let's chat about how we can serve you.
Our health coaches at F L A X are all qualified with an advanced certification of Mental Health Coaching at Level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Our coaches stay abreast of the latest research and evidence based outcomes for strong mental health.
All of our coaches come from different backgrounds and these qualifications and experiences may allow them to offer complementing services alongside coaching!
Why we are part of the solution to the mental health crisis
Mental Health Coaches enable clients to make lifestyle changes based on the latest science and health evidence, alongside behavioural support and practical lessons.
Mental Health Coaches are not psychiatrists or psychologists - we do not prescribe or de-prescribe medication, triage major episodes or work with severe mental health issues.
Instead, we bridge the gap between those experts, using a preventative approach and working with clients to provide tools
FLAX is a charitable trust supporting Mental Health Coaches to provide quality and professional education and support in NZ schools.
All of our coaches are qualified professional Mental Health Coaches, accredited with HCANZA or professional body, follow ICF coaching guidelines & the NZ Privacy Act and are police-vetted if working one-on-one with children.