Locating services
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Barnardos
Roots of Empathy is a Canadian initiative. It’s a classroom programme, focussed on raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. It is delivered in conjunction with Barnardos New Zealand and programmes are active Christchurch.
For further information:
Website: www.rootsofempathy.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch
One to one mentoring for 12 months minimum with a screened and trained volunteer. Children must be aged between 6 and 14. Each week the mentor takes the child on an outing for 1-2 hours. Provides support and friendship in a simple and sustainable manner. Applications and referrals must be made by a parent or caregiver for the child.
For further information:
Website: www.bbbschch.co.nz
Phone: 03 358 4109
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Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch based hospital and healthcare provider for the Canterbury region.
For further information:
Website: www.cdhb.govt.nz/
Phone: Via CAFlink 0800 218 219
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA)
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) was set up by the Government to lead recovery work following the devastating earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.
For further information:
Website: http://cera.govt.nz/
Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service (CETAS)
The Helpline can help with your questions, give information, and connect you with free counselling services or organisations that can offer you practical support, information or advice.
For further information:
Website: www.quakeaccommodation.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 777 846.
Canterbury Support Line
The Helpline can help with your questions, give information, and connect you with free counselling services or organisations that can offer you practical support, information or advice.
For further information:
Phone: 0800 777 846
Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine (CONROD)
For further information:
Website: www.uq.edu.au/conrod/
Cholmondeley
Cholmondeley offers 24 hour respite care to children aged 5 -12 years old.
For further information:
Website: www.cholmondeley.org.nz
Phone: 03 329 9600
Mobile: 027 3061448
Fax: 03 329 9134
Christchurch Budget Service (Inc)
Free confidential assistance with family budgeting and debt repayment.
For further information:
Email: chchbudget@gmail.com
Phone: 03 3663422
Christchurch Resettlement Services
Mission: “To support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to resettle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of services that build on strengths to promote well being and resilience.”
For further information:
Phone: 03 3350311 ext.29
Email: admin@crs.org.nz
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Earthquake Support Coordinators
Earthquake support coordinators are available to assist individuals and families who have been directly affected by the earthquake, including those who have to be relocated or whose homes have to be rebuilt or repaired.
For further information:
Phone: 0800 777 846
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Family and Community Services
Family and Community Services' website is a gateway to information for our communities, families and whānau, parents and caregivers, from the very young to the senior members of our community. Here you will find information on a range of topics to help you make decisions about what’s best for you and your family as you face life’s everyday challenges.
For further information:
Website: www.familyservices.govt.nz/
Family Services Directory
Looking for support for you and your family? The Family Services Directory lists organisations in your area that can help.
For further information:
Website: www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/
Family Violence
This website has information about family violence, what it is and where to get help.
For further information:
Website: www.areyouok.org.nz/
Fresh Perspective
Fresh Perspective is a subsidiary service for the Open Home Foundation developing a network of mentoring services in partnerships with various churches throughout New Zealand.
For further information:
Telephone: 06 351 6340
Website: www.freshperspective.org.nz
Email: enquiries@freshperspective.org.nz
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Heartland Services
Access to government services and information in your community, and the opportunity to meet face to face with government agency representatives.
For further information:
Website: www.heartlandservices.govt.nz/
He Oranga Pounamu
He Oranga Pounamu – established under the mana and tikanga of Te Rūnangao Ngāi Tahu to organise and integrate health and social services in the Ngāi Tahu rohe.
For further information:
Website: www.hop.org.nz
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Jojo's Place
Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine (CONROD)
For further information:
Website: www.jojosplace.org/youth.html
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Life Path Trust
Universal prevention programme ideal for whole class and groups. Teaches cognitive, behavioural and emotional skills in a simple, structured format.
For further information:
Website: www.friendsforlife.org.nz/
Brochure: www.lifepaths.org.nz/files/Fun_Friends_and_Friends_for_Life_Info_Brochure2.pdf
Email: info@lifepaths.org.nz
Phone: 03 3820 233
The Lowdown
The Lowdown aims to help young people understand and recover from depression. It does this through online support services and testimonials from New Zealand celebrities.
For further information:
Website: www.thelowdown.co.nz
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Mental Health Education and Resource Centre
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) is a registered Charitable Trust providing information, education and workforce development ‘about’ and ‘for’ mental health to the mental health and social service sectors of the community.
For further information:
MHERC is open Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm. Our library is free to join and we welcome new members.
Mental Health Foundation
This site provides six ways in which you can find calm in the midst of disruptive and upsetting times and shares a kit that has practical tips on managing the very best business asset that any workplace has - its people.
For further information:
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.nz/
Methodist Mission
Christchurch Methodist Mission offer practical assistance and support for individuals and families. Their services are grouped under Family Services, Children and Young People Services and Adult Services.
For further information:
Website: www.mmsi.org.nz/community-services.html
Phone: 03 375 1470
Ministry of Education
Provides teachers with the skills to help them develop positive relationships with children, prevent behaviour problems, and help children learn social skills, empathy and problem-solving.
For further information:
Website: www.minedu.govt.nz
Phone: 03 378 7711
Ministry of Health
A wide range of health related advice and information.
For further information:
Website: www.moh.govt.nz
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Pillars
We support children of prisoners and anyone affected by the Justice or Prison systems.
For further information:
Website: www.pillars.org.nz
Phone: 03 377 3990
Pregancy Help
We offer free practical assistance, information, and advice during pregnancy and early childhood.
For further information:
Website: www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz
Phone: 03 385 0556
Project Esther - Christchurch Resettlement Services
Mission: “To support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to resettle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of services that build on strengths to promote well being and resilience.”
For further information:
Email: iburn@spreydon.org.nz
Phone: 03 338 4163 xt 251
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Quake Stories
Quake Stories is a place to share your stories of the quakes, how they affected you - wherever you live, the aftermath and the ongoing story of the rebuilding. We welcome stories of any length and on any quake-related topic. You can now also add photos and captions to the website.
For further information:
Website: www.QuakeStories.govt.nz
Contact email is: info@quakestories.govt.nz
Quake Support Counseling Services Helpline
The Helpline can help with your questions, give information, and connect you with free counselling services or organisations that can offer you practical support, information or advice.
For further information:
Phone: 0800 777 846
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Readynet
Web based emergency management planning tool that assembles, stores and shares emergency information about user sites and groups. Easy to use inline templates and information provided.
For further information:
Email: ReadynetSupport@readynet.co.nz
Website: www.readynet.co.nz
Phone: 04 4710643
Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga
Family Counselling, couples counselling, individual counselling, Parenting through Separation, Stopping Violence Services, groups for men.
For further information:
Phone: 0800 Relate
Website: www.relate.org.nz
Right Service Right Time
Right Service Right Time is an accessible and identifiable entry point for referrers to access a range of Social Services that provide programmes focused on the needs of families, children and young people.
For further information:
Email: info@rightservice.org.nz
Website: www.rightservice.org.nz
Call the Canterbury Support line on 0800 777 846
Or phone: 027 654 7788
Roots of Empathy
Roots of Empathy is a Canadian initiative. It’s a classroom programme, focussed on raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. It is delivered in conjunction with Barnardos New Zealand and programmes are active Christchurch.
For further information:
Website: www.rootsofempathy.org/
Richmond NZ Trust Ltd
Richmond is a non government organisation that provides community-based mental health and disability support services nationwide.
For further information:
Website: www.richmondnz.org/
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Safe and Sound Website
Web based resource for Christchurch families, includes link to recent television programme and expert panel.
For further information:
Website: www.sovereign.co.nz/safeandsound/
Email: sovereignevents@sovereign.co.nz
Salvation Army
Provides parenting training programmes and transition planning support for families.
For further information:
Website:
SKIP
The SKIP community supports parents to raisetheir children in a positive way. Our approach is based on research which shows that children need six things to grow into healthy, happy adults.
For further information:
Website: www.skip.org.nz/
Skylight
Charitable Trust supporting children, young people and their families affected by change, loss, trauma and grief. Skylight has extensive resources for all ages.
For further information:
Free phone: 0800 299 100
Phone: 049396767
Email: rs@skylight-trust.org.nz
Website: www.skylight.org.nz
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families is a national early intervention process that invites families/whanau and services/agencies to work together in a co-ordinated and collaborative manner to improve outcomes for children in their families/whanau.
For further information:
Phone (03) 961 6387
Cell 029 650 0256
Fax (03) 354 9427
PO Box 20208, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8543
Website: www.strengtheningfamilies.govt.nz/
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Te Puna Whaiora
Te Puna Whaiora Christchurch provides social work and therapeutic services for vulnerable children and their families. The provider of this service in Christchurch in Te Puna Whaiora.
For further information:
Website: www.healthcamps.org.nz
Phone: 03 332 2541 or
Email: Eve.Lafferty@healthcamps.org.nz
Eve Lafferty – Schools Social Services Manager on 021 332 048
The Lowdown
The Lowdown aims to help young people understand and recover from depression. It does this through online support services and testimonials from New Zealand celebrities.
For further information:
Website: www.thelowdown.co.nz
Think Good - Feel Good
Think Good - Feel Good: A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People.
For further information:
Online: http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470842903.html
Triple P
Triple P is a programme for building family skills and resilience.
For further information:
Website: www.triplep.net
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Volunteering Canterbury
Volunteering Canterbury provide information and support for all kinds of voluntary work. People who may wish to volunteer can visit their website at www.volcan.org.nz or make an appointment to come in and talk to someone about possible opportunities.
For further information:
Volunteering Canterbury
Room One, 277 Barbados Street
Christchurch 8011.
Telephone: 03 366 2442
Toll-free: 0800 865 268 (within Canterbury)
Website: www.volcan.org.nz
Email: mgr@volcan.org.nz
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Work and Income (WINZ)
WINZ may be able to provide financial help, even if you’re working, whether you’re looking after your own or someone else’s child.
For further information:
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/supporting-children-and-families.html
Phone: 0800-559-009
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Youthline
Youthline offer a range of services including:
- telephone counselling
- text support
- email support
- face to face counselling
- family therapy
- pregnancy counselling
- youth leadership and development programmes
- professional level training
- information and referrals
- online resources
- youth work services
For further information:
Phone: 0800 376 633
Free text 234
Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Websites: www.youthline.co.nz & www.urge.co.nz