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Lighthouse Southland

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence

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Description

Lighthouse Southland provide the following programmes/interventions and support:

  • Prevention of family violence programmes/interventions for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
  • Safety Programmes for those experiencing violence.
  • Group or individual programmes/interventions for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
  • Adolescent Programme for young people aged 12-17yrs using violence/aggressive behaviour.

Our vision is to see those in our community feel valued and safe in relationships. 
Our team are here to help, support and listen in a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment.

Our Pou:

Whanaungatanga— Relationships and Connections  

Kaitiakitanga— Protection and Accountability

Manaakitanga— Respect, Care and Compassion

Tika & Pono- Integrity and Authenticity

 

Staff

Lighthouse is overseen by a Board and has a Manager, Practice Manager and Family Violence Practitioners.
All of our team bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience.

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any queries, need support, or would like to join one of our programmes. We are here to help.

email: office@lighthousesouthland.org.nz

Referral

We accept agency referrals e.g. from Police, Government agencies, Schools, Community Organisations and families.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Mon – Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 3:00 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: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Adolescent Programme

L Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers. This programme covers: Ø Anger & Violence Ø Empathy Ø Self-management Ø Respect & Values/Beliefs Ø Communication & Relationships Ø Self-esteem Ø Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā Ø Grief/Trauma.

L    Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers.

This programme covers:

Ø  Anger & Violence

Ø  Empathy

Ø  Self-management

Ø  Respect & Values/Beliefs

Ø  Communication & Relationships

Ø  Self-esteem

Ø  Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā

Ø  Grief/Trauma.

 

Non-Violence Programmes

1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. 2. Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they: Ø Develop communication and conflict resolution skills Ø Develop safety plans and goals Ø Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs Ø Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts Ø Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.

1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.


2.  Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.


In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they
:

Ø  Develop communication and conflict resolution skills

Ø  Develop safety plans and goals

Ø  Examine  thinking, behaviour and beliefs

Ø  Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts

Ø  Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle

Ø  Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.

 We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.

Safety Programmes

We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you: Ø Work towards safety Ø Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence Ø Focus on the future Ø Examine thinking and beliefs Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.

We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you:

Ø  Work towards safety

Ø  Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence

Ø  Focus on the future

Ø  Examine thinking and beliefs

Ø  Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.

We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.  

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app

Parking

Good parking is available on Gala Street. We have limited client parking available in the car park at the back of our premises.

Region

Southland

Contact Details

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    027 260 5034

59 Gala Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

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59 Gala Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

This page was last updated at 11:24AM on July 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Lighthouse Southland.