Community Health and Social Services in Canterbury
These services provide social work support which can include offering advocacy, information and support to you and your whānau/family.
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These services provide social work support which can include offering advocacy, information and support to you and your whānau/family.
Shakti provides immediate support to women, children and youth of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin who have experienced sexual abuse, family/domestic violence and discrimination.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 SHAKTI (0800 742 584)
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)
Healthvision is a lead healthcare provider specialising in home support, community nursing, allied health, physiotherapy, health & wellbeing, and rehabilitation services nationwide
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0508 733 377
Counselling and support services for children, youth and adults and their families who have experienced Sexual Violence
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 355 4414
Counselling and social work to support anyone affected by sexual abuse, including counselling services for those who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
Stand Children's Services Tu Maia Whanau
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Kaupapa Māori Organisation that offers counselling, advocacy, youth mentoring, 24/7 crisis line to whānau who need support with sexual violence, wāhine self empowerment and parenting
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 381 8472
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Pillars provides a wraparound service for children and whanau of prisoners.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0508 745 527
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
SHE (Support Heal Empower) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free.
0800 733 843
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations.
(07) 895 8119
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
Catholic Social Services promotes a holistic approach by offering counselling, social work support, group courses for children and adults, as well as budgeting / advocacy,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 379 0012
Age Concern believes older people should always be respected and never abused.
(03) 366 0903
Work and Income is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, we’re here to help people get the financial assistance they’re entitled to.