The Christchurch City Mission is a Christian Social Service Agency (a branch of Anglican Social Services).The Mission offers support and general help to the disadvantaged, including the elderly.
They operate Night Shelter for men and women, and offer Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service.
Have Thorpe house to assist people over 17 years old to detox from alcohol or drugs.
Women’s night shelter.
Walsh House is a Women’s Drop In and Activity Centre.
The Budget Service provides advocacy to enable people to manage their own financial affairs better so that they may access the resources they need.
The Mission has a number of great Opportunity Shops throughout Christchurch.
See listing in telephone directory under Christchurch City Mission.
Foodbank is open 8.30am-12.30 pm Monday-Friday – May only get 2 parcels in 6 months. For donating or seeking food contact Mary Wood at (03) 365 0635 or e-mail foodbank@citymission.org.nz
Medical clinic and health education