Community Health and Social Services in MidCentral
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.
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Family Works Central
Family Works Central is a family-focused social service agency building an Aotearoa where all tamariki, families and communities are safe, strong and connected.
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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand
Information and support – for people who have epilepsy and their families/whānau.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 37 45 37 (EPILEPSY)
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Mana Whaikaha
Mana Whaikaha is a disability support system which gives disabled people and their whānau more choice and control over their supports.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 626 255
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand aims to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 663 463
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Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga / National Network of Family Violence Services
We provide support to family violence prevention and intervention services - we do NOT provide services and programmes directly to clients but can refer people
027 214 4403 (for referrals)
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Skylight Trust
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 299 100
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Stroke Foundation of New Zealand
We are here to help and support people and their families/whanau affected by stroke.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 78 76 53
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Brainwave Trust Aotearoa
Brainwave’s vision is Whakamana te i tamaiti.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (09) 528 3981
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 004 001
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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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THINK Hauora - Direct Services
THINK Hauora delivers a range of services and programmes to people living within our rohe.
(06) 354 9107
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Manchester House Social Services
Manchester House is a for-community organisation offering on-demand services in Feilding and its surrounding districts.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (06) 3237191
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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
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 815 2338
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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.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 693 323
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Manaaki Ora Trust
Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori health, social services and education provider
0800 348 2400
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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
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 472 637
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. (07) 281 1481
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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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People First New Zealand
We are a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) and a national self-advocacy organisation that is led and directed by people with learning (intellectual) disability.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 20 60 70 or (04) 381 3242
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Taumarunui Police Family Harm Team
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations.
(07) 895 8119
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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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Te Roopu Whakaruruhau O Nga Wahine Māori
We believe that women and children have the right to live their lives free from violence (physical, emotional, mental, sexual, financial and spiritual)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (06) 356 7985
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Carers New Zealand
Carers NZ is a national not-for-profit organisation providing information, advice, learning and support for older people, families with health and disability needs, individuals managing their
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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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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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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Shine
Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence help and support services.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0508 744 633
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Shama
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 07 8433810
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Palmerston North Women's Refuge
We provide the support and information you need when you're dealing with violence in your life.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (06) 354 5355
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Allergy New Zealand
Allergies affect 30-40% of the population in New Zealand.
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (09) 623 3912 or 0800 34 0800
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Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE & MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand
MDANZ is a registered charity that aims to provide New Zealanders living with neuromuscular conditions personal support and specialist information.
0800 800 337 or (09) 815 0247
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
Working alongside families, whānau and carers to support and empower people with Down syndrome to realise their potential and aspirations.
0800 693 724 or 0800 NZDSAI
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Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand
We provide an information, support and advocacy service for people with motor neurone disease (MND), their families and carers.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Disabled Persons Assembly (NZ)
Disabled Persons Assembly is a pan-impairment disabled person’s organisation that works to realise an equitable society, where all disabled people can direct their own lives.
(04) 801 9100
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Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
We support, advocate for and empower people affected by IBD, as well as those involved in the treatment, mitigation and prevention of the disease.
0800 ASK IBD or 0800 275 489
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The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust
The Personal Advocacy Trust provides a range of safeguarding services and supports for people with care and support needs.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 728 7878
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Multiples NZ
Multiples NZ is a nationwide parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising multiples.
0800 4TWINS ETC or 0800 489 467
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Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos New Zealand is a national children's charity.
0800 942 8787
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IHC New Zealand
IHC will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 442 442