Connected Eastern Southland

Social Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

Connected Eastern Southland (operating under Community Networking Trust) is a community house where you can access social services and support. We support the Eastern Southland region.

To access our services, or for further information please visit our website for a referral form, or to contact us directly.

We facilitate monthly community liaison meetings for agencies and organisations working in the local community, as well as lead and participate in various community projects.

Staff

Meet the team - see our website https://www.cnt.org.nz/the-team/

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Anyone can contact the Centre for information and enquiries.

Strengthening Families, Youth Worker and Hokonui Huanui/HPR services do require a referral. We can support you to complete the referral process for these services.

Make an appointment

Referral

Walk in

Fees and Charges Description

Services are free

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Heartland Services

access for the general public to Government and community agencies and services.

Service types: Information, education & support.

access for the general public to Government and community agencies and services.

Strengthening Families

case management process for families working with multiple agencies.

Service types: Family / whānau support, Advocacy, Information, education & support.

case management process for families working with multiple agencies.

Youth mentoring / development

Youth Worker - a strengths-based, client focused approach to empowering young people (aged 5-18), removing barriers and providing advocacy., Hokonui Huanui/He Poutama Rangatahi-Elevate - Youth employment pathways, aims to support and empower 15-24years olds who are currently not engaged in education, training or employment., Youth Worker - a strengths-based, client focused approach to empowering young people (aged 5-18), removing barriers and providing advocacy. Hokonui Huanui/He Poutama Rangatahi-Elevate - Youth employment pathways, aims to support and empower 15-24years olds who are currently not engaged in education, training or employment.

Youth Worker - a strengths-based, client focused approach to empowering young people (aged 5-18), removing barriers and providing advocacy.
Hokonui Huanui/He Poutama Rangatahi-Elevate - Youth employment pathways, aims to support and empower 15-24years olds who are currently not engaged in education, training or employment.

Education and training

Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.

Life skills
Skills courses

Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.

Budgeting and help with debt

Budgeting services help you and your whānau look after your money and give you advice on spending, saving and managing debt.

Employment support

Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.

Legal / civil services

Provision of advice and assistance for legal or consumer issues.