新西兰的非政府组织心理健康和吸毒成瘾方案是有效的,但报告发现,需要更多资金和公平薪酬。 New Zealand's NGO mental health and addiction programs are effective, yet need more funding and pay equity, a report finds.

平台信托基金的一份新报告表明,新西兰非政府组织开办的心理健康和成瘾方案非常有效,具有成本效益。 A new report by Platform Trust shows that mental health and addiction programs run by New Zealand NGOs are highly effective and cost-efficient. 这些以社区为基础的方案帮助减少药物使用,每年支助数千人。 These community-based programs have helped reduce substance use and support thousands of people annually. 报告呼吁增加对这些非政府组织的资助和支持,以帮助减轻对保健系统的压力,解决支助工作者的薪酬公平问题。 The report calls for increased funding and support for these NGOs to help ease the pressure on the healthcare system and address pay equity for support workers.