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Yellow Brick Road - Canterbury
Mental Health Service, Addiction, Problem gambling
Christmas hours: we are open for phone triage and support work over the phone for all but the statutory days, but our offices may not have a physical support worker present.
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Yellow Brick Road provides a range of confidential support including education, navigation through various services, information provision and advocacy. Services include:
- One-on-one and group support sessions
- Innovative educational programmes for children/tamariki, youth/rangitahi, adults, and older people covering a range of mental health and wellbeing topics
- Advocacy, for when you find it difficult to access the services your family whānau need
- Family peer support groups
- Suicide postvention support
We can also create an action plan to help you and your family member throughout their recovery. We have books, articles and other resources and information about locally-available services that may also help you.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All our services are free and completely confidential.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Arrangements can be made for after hours appointments.
Outside of hours and on public holidays, phone messages can be left and will be answered as soon as possible.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
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
Programmes
Families are the unsung heroes out there, trying to support their loved family member, and we are the ones caring for them and helping them along that path. Our family support workers offer confidential guidance and navigation through mental health services, advocacy and education, through individual/family meetings and/or a number of different programmes for both individuals and groups, plus support groups. Our service covers both Christchurch and the greater Canterbury Region. Support staff are also available to talk with you on the phone during working hours. Men's support group A support group for men who have a loved one with mental health challenges. A place for guys to connect, talk and work on skills around handling pressure, stress and responsibility. Ages 18+ Contact Mark or Christos Parenting Youth Support Group A support group for parents of teenagers and young adults (14-25) experiencing mental illness. Family Support Group A support group for anyone with a loved one experiencing mental illness or mental distress.
Families are the unsung heroes out there, trying to support their loved family member, and we are the ones caring for them and helping them along that path. Our family support workers offer confidential guidance and navigation through mental health services, advocacy and education, through individual/family meetings and/or a number of different programmes for both individuals and groups, plus support groups. Our service covers both Christchurch and the greater Canterbury Region. Support staff are also available to talk with you on the phone during working hours. Men's support group A support group for men who have a loved one with mental health challenges. A place for guys to connect, talk and work on skills around handling pressure, stress and responsibility. Ages 18+ Contact Mark or Christos Parenting Youth Support Group A support group for parents of teenagers and young adults (14-25) experiencing mental illness. Family Support Group A support group for anyone with a loved one experiencing mental illness or mental distress.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Online / e-mental health, Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
If you would like more information, or you’re not sure and would just like to talk to someone, contact one of the Yellow Brick Roads friendly support staff by phone or email. They will help with one-to-one support, information about the mental health system, education programmes and help to advocate for you and your whānau. There is no charge for our service.
Description
Our service covers both Christchurch and the greater Canterbury Region. Support staff are also available to talk with you on the phone during working hours.
Men's support group
A support group for men who have a loved one with mental health challenges. A place for guys to connect, talk and work on skills around handling pressure, stress and responsibility.
Ages 18+
Contact Mark or Christos
Parenting Youth Support Group
A support group for parents of teenagers and young adults (14-25) experiencing mental illness.
Family Support Group
A support group for anyone with a loved one experiencing mental illness or mental distress.
- A guide to our services in Canterbury (PDF, 716.4 KB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Wrap-around Support At Yellow Brick Road we understand that losing someone to suicide can be extremely traumatic. Our support workers may have had the experience of loss through suicide and have been trained in supporting those who have also been affected by suicide. We can help navigate the complex journey that families find themselves in. We provide a safe and confidential service which is free to all. Waves Group Education Programme Waves is an eight week group programme for adults, designed to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This is a research and evidence based programme designed by Skylight Trust for the New Zealand context. Yellow Brick Road have highly skilled facilitators, who have a broad range of experience. We believe the group process provides healing support and promotes a healthier grief process.
Wrap-around Support At Yellow Brick Road we understand that losing someone to suicide can be extremely traumatic. Our support workers may have had the experience of loss through suicide and have been trained in supporting those who have also been affected by suicide. We can help navigate the complex journey that families find themselves in. We provide a safe and confidential service which is free to all. Waves Group Education Programme Waves is an eight week group programme for adults, designed to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This is a research and evidence based programme designed by Skylight Trust for the New Zealand context. Yellow Brick Road have highly skilled facilitators, who have a broad range of experience. We believe the group process provides healing support and promotes a healthier grief process.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Phone: 0800 87 66 82
Email: waves.canterbury@sfnz.org.nz
Description
Wrap-around Support
At Yellow Brick Road we understand that losing someone to suicide can be extremely traumatic. Our support workers may have had the experience of loss through suicide and have been trained in supporting those who have also been affected by suicide. We can help navigate the complex journey that families find themselves in. We provide a safe and confidential service which is free to all.
Waves Group Education Programme
Waves is an eight week group programme for adults, designed to support people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This is a research and evidence based programme designed by Skylight Trust for the New Zealand context. Yellow Brick Road have highly skilled facilitators, who have a broad range of experience. We believe the group process provides healing support and promotes a healthier grief process.
- After suicide support (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Children Understanding Mental Illness (CUMI) is a 6-8 week children's programme about building knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness. We also run a programme similar to CUMI for youth/rangatahi aged 12-18 years which helps them build knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness.
Children Understanding Mental Illness (CUMI) is a 6-8 week children's programme about building knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness. We also run a programme similar to CUMI for youth/rangatahi aged 12-18 years which helps them build knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Please contact Yellow Brick Road directly for more information and programme times.
Description
Children Understanding Mental Illness (CUMI) is a 6-8 week children's programme about building knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness.
We also run a programme similar to CUMI for youth/rangatahi aged 12-18 years which helps them build knowledge, understanding, and resilience around a loved one's mental illness.
Our Stepping Out for Women Programme is a 6-week course for women who have been carers or supporting someone with a mental illness to connect and rediscover themselves. Ages 18+
Our Stepping Out for Women Programme is a 6-week course for women who have been carers or supporting someone with a mental illness to connect and rediscover themselves. Ages 18+
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Please contact Nikki or Liz at Yellow Brick Road for more information and programme times.
Description
Our Stepping Out for Women Programme is a 6-week course for women who have been carers or supporting someone with a mental illness to connect and rediscover themselves. Ages 18+
- Stepping Out Pamphlet (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
FACTS is a 6-week programme for families affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or emotional dysregulation covering things such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation, and problem-solving. Mindsight DVD Introduction to BPD is a 4-week programme for families affected by BPD using a comprehensive educational DVD series that explores BPD through the personal experience of families. Ages 18+
FACTS is a 6-week programme for families affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or emotional dysregulation covering things such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation, and problem-solving. Mindsight DVD Introduction to BPD is a 4-week programme for families affected by BPD using a comprehensive educational DVD series that explores BPD through the personal experience of families. Ages 18+
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Contact Christos at Yellow Brick Road
Description
FACTS is a 6-week programme for families affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or emotional dysregulation covering things such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation, and problem-solving.
Mindsight DVD Introduction to BPD is a 4-week programme for families affected by BPD using a comprehensive educational DVD series that explores BPD through the personal experience of families.
Ages 18+
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone
Website
Contact Details
21 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 366 9284
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 87 66 82
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Please leave a message if your call isn't answered and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Yellow Brick Road is not intended to provide an urgent out of hours service. Please phone 1737 if you need urgent out of hours help.
3/21 Birmingham Drive
Middleton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024
Street Address
3/21 Birmingham Drive
Middleton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024
Postal Address
PO Box 165
Greytown 5742
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