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Catholic Social Services Te Kupenga o te Atawhaitanga

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Sexual Harm

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Description

Catholic Social Services exists to respond to families and their children and people in need of counselling, social work and parenting assistance regardless of their background spiritual belief.

We care and are committed to the wellbeing of everyone in our community.  We work with Whānau/families with children and individuals to help them make positive changes for themselves and their whānau.  

Our Services include:

  • Social Work
  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy

Our Programmes include:

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

We are a faith-based Catholic social services provider.  All are welcome and our services are available to people of all backgrounds. Please contact us for support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals

Make an appointment

Contact our offices:

Ponsonby - 09378 9650

Ōtara - 265 0841

Referral

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Counselling: a standard rate may apply depending on individual circumstances and disposable income.

Social work: free of charge/ donation/ koha.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 7 Jan. Open 8 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Fijian, Samoan, Spanish, Tongan

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

Our Catholic faith says clearly that there is no place for family violence. We offer family violence intervention support and run a Pacific Living Without Violence programme fostering leadership roles within the Pasifika community. Our Catholic faith says clearly that there is no place for family violence. We offer family violence intervention support and run a Pacific Living Without Violence programme fostering leadership roles within the Pasifika community.

  • Conflict resolution mediation
  • Counselling
  • Education programmes
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support

Our Catholic faith says clearly that there is no place for family violence. We offer family violence intervention support and run a Pacific Living Without Violence programme fostering leadership roles within the Pasifika community.

Pregnancy and parenting

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) - one of the world’s most effective evidence-based parenting programmes is delivered by our highly trained staff. Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) - one of the world’s most effective evidence-based parenting programmes is delivered by our highly trained staff.

  • Parenting education
  • Family / whānau support

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) - one of the world’s most effective evidence-based parenting programmes is delivered by our highly trained staff.

Social work

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Social services crisis assessment

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Advocacy

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

  • Support and counselling

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?

ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Counselling - relationships, supervision, mental health
Pacific People

Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.

Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples. 

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

Parking

Parking is available on both sites.

Region

Central Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland

Contact Details

Access via 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby

31 Lincoln Street
Ponsonby
Auckland
Auckland 1021

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Street Address

31 Lincoln Street
Ponsonby
Auckland
Auckland 1021

Postal Address

PO Box 47 118
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144

This page was last updated at 11:50AM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Catholic Social Services Te Kupenga o te Atawhaitanga.