Environment Canterbury ECAN

Christchurch counter services   100 Tuam Street City     Environment Canterbury is the regional council working with the people of Canterbury to manage the region’s air, water and land. They are committed to the sustainable management of our environment while promoting the region’s economic, social and cultural well-being. The services provided are listed below: … Continued

Lifeline

24 hour crisis telephone line which is available to anyone requiring counselling help. For help call 0800 543 354 ( which is a 24 hour helpline). Lifeline runs training sessions for volunteers who are interested in telephone counselling. For further information ring their Office number 366 6742. Free email counselling available on the email address … Continued

Look Good Feel Better

Offering all women suffering from cancer a workshop covering hair care and beauty advice. Workshops offer a fun morning of pampering and caring advice. Workshops are held in Christchurch , Timaru and the West Coast and Ashburton and are a free community service. Workshops are held 2 times a month. Pick up an application form … Continued

Warwickzfarm

Warwickz Farm has over 200 animals from over 40 breeds out of over 20 species. A working farm aimed at Tourism which offers Group Tours, handcrafts, craft classes and visits to their Award winning Gardens. Coaches can be accommodated in their parking area. For further information, ring the above telephone number or visit their website.

Justice of the Peace

Ken is happy to travel to your home if you are unable to travel to him. A JP can witness your signature on a document. A JP can certify copies of documents for you including cellphone texts and computer displayed results. A JP can complete an affidavit for you. This is a document that is … Continued

Miranda Smith Homecare

Miranda Smith Homecare works closely with clients to provide services tailored to their specific needs, at the exact time they choose and by the carer they prefer. They can assist with all aspects of personal care and household tasks from 2 – 24 hour support, seven days a week, including sleepovers. As New Zealand’s longest … Continued

Work & Income NZ (Power Bills)

If you have a disability that requires the house to be kept warm, e.g. asthma, you may be able to use the disability allowance (if it’s not being used on other things) to help with the cost. Phone the number above to enquire. If you are facing a final notice Work & Income may help … Continued

Ear Health Canterbury

Since 1995 Ear Health has pioneered ear care services and ear wax removal in New Zealand. Ear Health is built on a commitment to provide you with health services which are professional, efficient and delivered to an exceptional standard. We are entirely New Zealand owned and operated, and from Invercargill to Kerikeri we take pride … Continued

MHERC Mental Health Education and Resource Centre

MHERC Mental Health Education and Resource Centre is the CDHB outpatient child and youth mental health service for rural Canterbury. Previously known as the Family Mental Health Service. While they continue to offer a free service – certain criteria must be met for counselling. Referrals can be made by a health professional, school counsellors and … Continued

Community Rehabilitation Enablement & Support Team ( CREST )

CREST home support was launched in April 2011 to ease pressure on capacity-stretched hospitals after the earthquakes. It began as a community-based supported discharge team to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital to appropriate home-based rehabilitation services. It has since been extended to accept referrals directly from general practice, providing older people referred this way with … Continued

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