Community Health and Social Services in Central Lakes
These community organisations can provide information, guidance, advice, and resources and often specialise in an area of support.
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Disability Helpline
Information and support to the Disability Community for Covid and any general health concerns, call 0800 11 12 13
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM. 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988
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Stroke Foundation of New Zealand
We are here to help and support people and their families/whanau affected by stroke.
0800 78 76 53
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Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning helps you, the important people in your life and your health care team plan for your end-of-life care.
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Lung Foundation New Zealand
Lung Foundation NZ is an independent non-government organisation dedicated to promoting healthy lungs and early detection of lung disease
021 959 450
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Family Works Southland
Family Works Southland builds safe, strong and connected families.
(03) 211 8200
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand aims to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis.
0800 663 463
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Anglican Family Care
Based in Otago for over 50 years, Anglican Family Care's main focus is supporting children, young people and their families.
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Kenzie's Gift
Kenzie’s Gift supports the mental health of tamariki (children) and mātātahi (young people) affected by serious illness or grief.
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Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society is a charitable organisation that provides support to those living with MS and related neurological conditions and their support networks
(03) 455 5894
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Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent is a nationwide charity that supports families caring for children with disabilities or health impairments.
0508 236 236
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Shama
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
07 8433810
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Age Concern Otago Inc
Age Concern believes older people should always be treated with respect and dignity.
(03) 477 1040
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Skylight Trust
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
0800 299 100
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New Zealand Nutrition Foundation
New Zealand Nutrition Foundation is a non-profit organisation that works with partner organisations to help Kiwis eat well no matter what their circumstances.
(09) 489 3417
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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand
Information and support – for people who have epilepsy and their families/whānau.
0800 37 45 37 (EPILEPSY)
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Otago Community Hospice
Otago Community Hospice supports people with terminal illness to live and die well
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (03) 473 6005 or 0800 473 6005
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Family Works Otago
Family Works supports children, young people and their families to feel valued and grow in a safe and strong community.
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Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
Parents Centre is a national organisation that works with parents to support and equip them with the knowledge and skills to be the best parents
(04) 233 2022
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
0800 472 637
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Caring Families Aotearoa
Caring Families Aotearoa supports families who open their homes and hearts to tamariki (children) and rangitahi (young people) in need of care and protection.
0800 693 323
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Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
(04) 213 9710
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Livingwell Disability Resource Centre
We are here for people with disability, older people, their whanau and the Otago community.
(03) 471 6152 or 0800 115 891
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
0800 004 001
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Victim Support
24/7 support services to people affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 842 846
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Live Kidney Donation Helpline
A 'front door' for people enquiring about being a live kidney donor.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 LIVE DONOR (0800 5483 3666)
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Continence New Zealand
Continence NZ is a multi-disciplinary body that actively facilitates continence promotion throughout New Zealand.
National Continence Helpline: 0800 650 659
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SPELD NZ
Detailed diagnostic assessment, specialised one-on-one tuition and support for children and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.
0800 773 536
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Allergy New Zealand
Allergies affect 30-40% of the population in New Zealand.
(09) 623 3912 or 0800 34 0800
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Uruuruwhenua Hauora
Working in partnership to provide quality healthcare services to you and your whānau
0800 485 111
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Asian Network Inc. (TANI)
TANI supports Asian New Zealanders to enjoy optimal quality of life and wellbeing and to develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
(09) 815 2338
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Disability Connect
Disability Connect is a voice for people with disabilities and their families
(09) 636 0351
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The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ
Our aim is to prevent meningitis by ensuring families have accurate information, early diagnosis and quick treatment
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Happiness House
Assisting those in need by encouraging healthy and empowering life choices
(03) 442 6531
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
(07) 281 1481
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Healthvision
Healthvision is a lead healthcare provider specialising in home support, community nursing, allied health, physiotherapy, health & wellbeing, and rehabilitation services nationwide
0508 733 377
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Gut Cancer Foundation
The Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) is dedicated to improving the outcomes for patients with gastro-intestinal cancer.
0800 112 775
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Vaccination Healthline
Vaccination advice for COVID, flu, MMR (measles) and Boostrix (whooping cough)
0800 28 29 26
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CanTeen Aotearoa
Canteen supports rangatahi aged 13-24 impacted by cancer across Aotearoa.
0800 226 8336