Activity Based Services
Providing support services for all young people and whānau in Christchurch including: Information and support Reducing negative behaviour and abuse for young people (full time programme) Street worker project outreach Supported bail service Supervision with activity Family home youth work support Community service coordination Developing youth social services Transition from care to independence project Tautoko Support
All MHAPS peer workers have personal lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges, and of working consciously with these experiences to move towards greater wellbeing. This work is more than just a job to us – it is about transforming our mutual understanding of our experiences, and giving expression to a freer and more dignified way of being in the world. Intentional Peer Support (IPS): IPS is a trauma-informed framework for creating safe yet transformative connections. IPS is founded on a willingness of both people to learn and grow, nobody is the helper and the point in not to “fix” you. We aim to grow a relationship that allows each of us to understand how we came to see things the way we do, and how we might work with our particular circumstances to find new possibilities, greater ease, confidence and fulfilment. We offer IPS for individuals and groups. We work through four tasks: building connection; exploring our own and each other’s worldview; practicing mutuality (two-way relationships); and moving towards what we want in our lives. Peer Advocacy: Peer Advocates are available to anyone experiencing mental distress and/or addiction or dependence issues. Advocates help you to have you voice heard in systems, and can assist you in resolving difficulties. Advocates can help with access to health care, addiction treatment access, complaints, housing issues, dealing with landlords, Work and Income, Oranga Tamariki, and more. Latnam 826 at MHAPS: Welcoming and comfortable weekend activity and social centre for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges, located in the city centre. Awareness: Consumer leadership and participation forum. Learning Exchange: A range of daytime workshops, evening classes, themes evening talks. RecoveryWorks: 11-week programme to assist people with moderate to high anxiety to make positive and sustainable changes away from anxiety and into the life they would like to be leading. Quiet Minds: Weekly radio show on mental health issues. All MHAPS services are confidential and most are free (a small donation may be requested for some courses). We look forward to meeting you!
Registered Nurse and Social Work Team offer support and an Elder Abuse Response Service Social Network Team work to reduce isolation and loneliness through the Accredited Visiting Service and social outings Information is available through the information database on our website or directly by phone on recreational opportunities, entitlements, subsidies, services and clubs Home Support Service staff co-ordinate providers who offer trade skills, handyman services and help in the home Education courses include: Confident Driving for Mature Drivers; Life Without a Car; Steady As You Go (SaYGo) falls prevention classes The quarterly publication ‘Keeping On’ is available free to the public through libraries, medical centres, clubs, hospitals and malls or can be collected from Age Concern Canterbury. Subscription is also available for home delivery
The Aranui Community Trust is based in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch. It is a vibrant diverse community with a sense of hope to develop together. Aranui Heartland services are available from the Aranui Community Trust. These services include: Partnership Community Workers Kiwisport Activator Early Childhood Education Coordinator Connectedness Coordinator Mower Shed Beneficiary Advisory Services Community Law Tenancy Protection Association Housing New Zealand/Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Ara Institute of Canterbury B4 School Checks Fruit and Vegetable Co-op Green Prescription Heartland Coordinator Indoor bowls
YMCA Christchurch is a community-based charity which offers a variety of activity-based services such as: holiday programmes, camps, kayaking, rock climbing, basketball and dance. We have a variety of youth development and volunteering opportunities with The Y. The young people involved in our programmes come from all walks of life and engage in a wide range of our services. Our 4C Centre provides free access for those aged 15 – 25 years to experiment with cutting edge technology. We have centrally located accomodation equipped with dormitory rooms and single/double rooms for short or long term stays. Room prices vary, but group discounts are available on request.
Adventure Specialties Trust provides a range of outdoor programmes in adventure therapy with youth, families and specialist groups; youth development and outdoor education. In most circumstances we provide our services to people who are already engaged with a school, a community agency or other services. We work in partnership with that organisation to add the adventure activities to the services and programmes they are already providing. We custom design our adventure programming to meet the goals and objectives of that client group identified by the partnering organisation.
Te Whare Awhero (Hope House) is a faith based organisation, operating under the Hornby Presbyterian Community Trust, providing community based services at the grassroots to bring hope. The activities we undertake include community development projects, counselling, practical support, mentoring, community based research and spiritual direction. What is community and neighbour facilitation – adult health? The CAN facilitation model aims to offer a service whereby adults who are at risk of social isolation or extreme loneliness can be referred by themselves or a member of the community who is concerned about them. The facilitation service aims to encourage greater community connections and more neighbourliness in the target communities. We will endeavour to connect the adult with neighbours close by, as well as nearby wider community focused connections, so that the adult has the maximum opportunity to meet people around them.