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The Loft

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Community

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

The Loft is a safe, non-discriminatory space you can drop into and discuss your needs. Our Social Emergency Response Service offers free support to help you navigate difficult circumstances and access the resources you need to thrive. 

Our service eliminates the need for you to navigate complex support systems alone during traumatic or stressful periods of your life. Instead, our dedicated team of Kaitūhono Hapori / Community Connectors will guide you through formulating a personalised plan and facilitate the necessary referrals and handovers on your behalf. 

How Does it Work?

You don't need a referral or an appointment. You can drop into The Loft and ask to speak to a Kaitūhono Hapori / Community Connector. Alternatively, you can request support via a phone assessment by calling 0800 865 638, or visit our website and fill in the form on our contact us page. 

We can often see people immediately, but please be aware there may be a wait. 

During your session, you can talk to our kaimahi about your situation and what you need support with. From there, we will create a plan with you that may include referrals to other agencies and/or information for you to follow up on. 

Our Collaboration

The Loft provides a collaborative hub where multiple specialist organisations work together. This environment empowers us to respond to your needs quickly and efficiently by having access to information and resources that you might need, while also linking you to a wide range of supports all under one roof. 

Welcome to The Loft!

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals

Make an appointment

Use our Registration Form to contact us directly. 

Walk in

You can drop into The Loft between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and ask to speak to a Kaitūhono Hapori/Community Connector. 
We can often see people immediately, but please be aware there may be a wait. 

Website / App

https://www.theloftchristchurch.org.nz/Contact-Us

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Connection to Partner Services

The Loft provides a comprehensive range of community and social wellbeing services that support children, families and the community all under one roof. Services from these partner agencies include: Anger management Budgeting and financial planning Child and family support Disability support Family violence intervention and prevention Free legal and general advice Housing advocacy Immigration and refugee support Mental health support Older persons social work and counselling Parenting support and education Problem gambling support Sexual assault support Work & Income help/advocacy If there is not a good fit in-house we can refer to services throughout Canterbury.

The Loft provides a comprehensive range of community and social wellbeing services that support children, families and the community all under one roof. Services from these partner agencies include:

  • Anger management 
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Child and family support
  • Disability support
  • Family violence intervention and prevention
  • Free legal and general advice
  • Housing advocacy
  • Immigration and refugee support
  • Mental health support
  • Older persons social work and counselling
  • Parenting support and education
  • Problem gambling support
  • Sexual assault support
  • Work & Income help/advocacy

If there is not a good fit in-house we can refer to services throughout Canterbury.

Advocacy

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.

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.

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Family / whānau support

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Service navigator

Service navigators work alongside you to help connect you with the right health and social services to meet your needs.

Service navigators work alongside you to help connect you with the right health and social services to meet your needs.

Social services crisis assessment

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Information Service

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Support to make decisions, A longer appointment time, More space to move around

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Parking

Free parking up to 3 hours is available at Eastgate Mall

Region

Canterbury

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Cnr Buckleys Road & Linwood Avenue
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
(Access to Level 1 via two lifts or an escalator or stairs)
(Located between Linwood Library & Linwood Medical Centre)

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Street Address

Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Cnr Buckleys Road & Linwood Avenue
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
(Access to Level 1 via two lifts or an escalator or stairs)
(Located between Linwood Library & Linwood Medical Centre)

This page was last updated at 12:06PM on December 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by The Loft.