Awareness Canterbury: Consumer Network Action on Mental Health and Addictions is an independent group of people with personal experience of mental illness, distress or addiction who want to make a difference to the way mental health services and society treat people with lived experience. Some issues they have been a collective voice on include; seclusion, … Continued
MHAPS is a peer-led and peer-delivered mental health and addictions service, meaning that all of our staff have their own lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions, and of meaningful recovery. Our own experience helps us to listen carefully to you, as we have been there too. Options at MHAPS include: Peer Advocacy; Peer Support … Continued
The Neighbourhood Trust is the community arm of the St Albans Baptist Church. Offer people 60+ Golden Connections programme which includes: Foot Clinic Enjoy a soak in the foot spa, a nail trim by a registered nurse or beautician, and a foot massage. Bookings essential. Cost: $18 if you bring a towel, $20 if you require us … Continued
OFFICE HOURS: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM: Give us a call if you are concerned about an older person. Information and advocacy available. ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE SERVICE: Confidential service aimed at improving the quality of life of older people in abusive situations. ACCREDITED VISITING SERVICE (AVS): A service for … Continued
– Social Equity & Wellbeing Network Our mission is to promote social equity, justice and wellbeing by advocating on issues, empowering groups and facilitating collaboration in the social services sector. We are committed to giving effect to the Articles of Te Tiriti o Waitaki/the Treaty of Waitangi.
Founded in 1962, MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury has been a large part of the Christchurch Community for 60 years. We provide a range of services such as: Exercise classes and individual exercise programmes Nurse appointments Physio assessments Social activities Peer support groups We have a purpose-built gym, studio, and education facilities at BrainTree and … Continued
http://www.bas.org.nz/ A community based group providing support, advocacy and information for people on benefits and low income. Recommended to ring and make an apointment. Hours: 9.30 am – 3.30pm Monday-Thursday 9.30am-2.00pm Friday
The Office was established in 1990, and is part of the Ministry of Social Development. Their role is to: * promote the rights and interests of older people * lead, monitor and promote the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy * provide policy advice on issues that affect older people, and lead strategic and cross-sectoral policy … Continued
Shakti is a specialist provider of culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin. Our goal is to facilitate an empowering environment for ethnic women and children so that they live a life free from fear and violence and are able to exercise their rights, choices and … Continued
Website:www.tenancy.govt.nz. A division of the Dept of Building and Housing. Offer advice and mediation on housing issues to tenants and landlords. Bond enquiries Call free 0800 737 666. For Tenancy Advice contact 0800 836 262. Also gives advice on leaky homes.( 0800 324 477 )
