A 10 week one-on-one anxiety counselling programme to increase work readiness for people out of work, or to assist people whose anxiety affects their work. Who is eligible: Work and Income clients who are eligible, or in receipt of a Disability Allowance or individuals able to fund sessions themselves. The Counselling Team; Maree Stachel-Williamson (MNZAC, … Continued
Website: www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland/ The North Canterbury Presbyterian Support provides a range of services. Open 8.30am to 5pm weekdays. Totara Club (day programme for older people living in the community). It offers company, activities and outings. Phone number as above, operates 5 days a week. By assessment.HomeShare: Support older people living in their home community. HomeShare invites … Continued
Website address: www.mherc.org.nzMHERC offers a free mental health library for the people of the South Island. Books, CDs, DVDs and videos on a wide range of mental health topics are available for loan. A free return postal service is available to anyone who lives in the South Island. The library service can be accessed in … Continued
Formerly Spreydon BaptistThere are numerous community ministries under the umbrella of South West Baptist Church.: New Horizons provides activities such as: Coffee morning. 1st Thursday each month at 10.30am. Outings, fellowship, interest groups, speakers. get-togethers. Ring number above for timetable. Monday Movers – 6 Balcairn Street, Halswell. Ph322 7244. Meets on Monday at 1.15pm. Suitable … Continued
A team of private, registered occupational therapists with experience and skills working with older people. They provide one-on-one coaching and rehabilitation, maximising safety, increasing independence and improving quality of life.Enable people to be independent in their homes; undertake home safety assessments; cognitive assessment and cognitive retraining/strategies for managing everyday activities; equipment and housing modification recommendations … Continued
Stepping Stone trust is a 24hr Christian based mental health recovery service. Working towards recovery for those suffering mental illness. Provides respite houses for short term care and community support workers provide assistance and care for clients in the community. Contact Glenn Dodson 337 6644
It is advisable to ring the above telephone number for further information regarding help. A dedicated Pacific Islands team who are committed to improving the health and conditions of Pacific people in Christchurch. The mental health service will deliver and facilitate culturally safe services for Pacific people, children, young peoples and families Ph943 1943. For … Continued
Pukuko blue is an organisation that provide care by working together with clients, families and key services to support each individual who chooses to live there to attain an optimum state of wellness, autonomy, stimulation, comfort and happiness. This is achieved by: Offering a creative, positive and homely environment which enhances the Client’s Quality of … Continued
The goal of the Brain Injury Association (Canterbury) (Te Whakaruruhau) is to assist people with brain injuries, and their families, towards a quality of life which maximises potential, choice and independence. Offer support and information, also assistance with helping to find the appropriate professional help or service, assistance with advocacy and liaison with ACC and … Continued
Richmond is a non government organisation that provides community-based mental health and disability support services nationwide. It was established in New Zealand in 1978 and is affiliated with many other organisations worldwide as part of the international network of Richmond Fellowship. About us gives details about the evolution to Richmond New Zealand Trust Limited. Our … Continued
