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17 The Crescent, Invercargill
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
Description
We are here to help with your issues of Loss and Grief.
We offer support for people living with loss and grief of any sort- including grief from bereavement, separation, illness, isolation and other life changes. We offer a range of services including a formal counselling service and are here to provide tailored support for your individual situation.
Staff
We have contractors who work across all our locations.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
We accept self referrals - simply contact us and we will make a time to meet with you.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
There is no cost to use our drop in or support groups but we do appreciate a koha/donation.
Subsidised counselling available.
We provide Work and income subsidised counselling.
The Loss and Grief Centre is reliant on community donations and grants.
Workshops are run at a cost to participants.
Hours
17 The Crescent, Invercargill
| Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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9.30am - 1 pm Mondays at Gore base
032140393
0274438788
lossandgriefcentre@gmail
Christmas Holidays 2024
Invercargill base closes 20 Dec / reopens Mon 20 Jan at 10.00am
Refection space:
17 The Crescent, Invercargill
All welcome to come along and
spend some time in quiet reflection
Remembrance Service:
December 17 at 6 pm at the Civic Theatre upstairs
Contact 1737 for help over the holidays. There will be no support groups in December/January.
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.
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Contact us on 0274438788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail
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.
224 Great North Road, Winton
Monthly visits by appointment.
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
2 McQueen Avenue, Mataura
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
21 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
79 Birchwood Road, Ohai
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
176 Main Street, Otautau
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with. Hours: Invercargill: Drop-In all week Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm Gore: Weekly Drop-In Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm Winton: Appointment Based By appointment Mataura: Appointment Based By appointment Ohai: Appointment Based By appointment Te Anau: Appointment Based By appointment
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with. Hours: Invercargill: Drop-In all week Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm Gore: Weekly Drop-In Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm Winton: Appointment Based By appointment Mataura: Appointment Based By appointment Ohai: Appointment Based By appointment Te Anau: Appointment Based By appointment
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Self Referral via phone, mobile, email, website or in person during centre hours.
Organisation referrals and enquiries welcome; related information preferred via email.
We prefer GP referrals to come via email.
Description
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with.
Hours:
Invercargill: Drop-In all week
Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm
Gore: Weekly Drop-In
Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm
Winton: Appointment Based
By appointment
Mataura: Appointment Based
By appointment
Ohai: Appointment Based
By appointment
Te Anau: Appointment Based
By appointment
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups Men's Support Group Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment. Women's Support Group Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment. General Grief Group An opportunity to comae along and meet others living with grief. Therapeutic Art Group An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches. Walk and Talk Group Come along and meet others while walking. Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups Men's Support Group Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment. Women's Support Group Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment. General Grief Group An opportunity to comae along and meet others living with grief. Therapeutic Art Group An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches. Walk and Talk Group Come along and meet others while walking. Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Individuals are welcome to participate in support groups, as and when they need them. You can contact us prior to attending or just come along on the day.
Description
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups
Men's Support Group
Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment.
Women's Support Group
Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment.
General Grief Group
An opportunity to comae along and meet others living with grief.
Therapeutic Art Group
An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches.
Walk and Talk Group
Come along and meet others while walking.
Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief. Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief. Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals must meet one of the criteria below to be considered for home/school-based visits from a support worker:
- The client is physically unable to attend the centre including mobility issues and residential barriers.
- The client is financially unable to pay for transport to attend the centre.
- The client has been formally referred for specific support from another professional partner eg. G.P.
- The client’s employment/schooling is a barrier to accessing open hours.
- The client is emotionally too distraught to attend the centre.
- The client is too young to attend the centre.
There will be an initial allocation of up to 3 visits/contacts to assess and determine the needs of the individual.
Description
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief.
Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
Specialist support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including: specialist counselling sessions access to monthly support groups resource pack
Specialist support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including: specialist counselling sessions access to monthly support groups resource pack
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Specialist support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including:
- specialist counselling sessions
- access to monthly support groups
- resource pack
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
17 The Crescent, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
224 Great North Road, Winton
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
2 McQueen Avenue, Mataura
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
21 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
79 Birchwood Road, Ohai
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 0393
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Mobile
027 443 8788
Email
Website
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