Child and Family Services
Kaiapoi Community Support is a central place from which people in the Kaiapoi area can access information about a range of government and local services. We provide assistance to the community through our food bank and volunteer drivers, or by linking people to the appropriate helping agency. A coordinator, supported by a team of trained volunteers, is based at the Centre to provide information and a link to agencies. Kaiapoi Community Support was set up to support the local community in any way possible, and to initiate services that promote the wellbeing of people in the town.
A Christian child and family support service providing foster care and social work support.
Pillars provide services to individuals and families that are affected by imprisonment including: Nationwide Helpline 0508 PILLARS Long term intensive homebased social work support Children of prisoners mentoring programme Information and advice website www.justus.org.nz – for children of prisoners, their parent/caregivers, and professionals To be referred the child/children will have a parent who is currently serving a custodial sentence, or alternatively caregivers who have children or young people in their care who have a parent or close family member serving a custodial sentence. People may self-refer or be referred by a vareity of services, including but not limited to social workers in schools, Corrections, Oranga Tamariki, NGO support services, DHBs, ACC, and Ministry of Health.
Presbyterian Support is a not-for-profit social services organisation serving the community through two service groups: Family Works (for children and families) and Enliven (for older people).Family Works services include office, school, and home-based counselling and therapy, social work, group parenting programmes, financial capability, and youth services. Enliven services include day activity programmes, community social work and support, and falls prevention education. Kaiāwhina work with older Māori and their whānau.
Skylight is a highly regarded national not-for-profit trust that enables children, young people, their families/whānau and friends to navigate through tough times of trauma, loss and grief. Skylight also facilitates their access to expert information, education, professional services and support. We also educate, train and support professionals, agencies and individuals who assist those dealing with trauma, loss and grief. Our services include: A national resource and information centre Nationwide free lending library with specialised resources including books, games and DVDs A shop of specialised support resources Training and professional development nationwide Support groups Travellers – a national secondary school based resilience programme for young people Counselling services Waves – a bereaved by suicide programme for adults Parenting through separation courses
Our services include: Safe emergency accommodation Advocacy and support Relocation to other areas Justice approved Education DVA (Domestic Violence Approved) programme for women, children and teenagers Public awareness Domestic violence training to government and non-government organisations
Stepping Stone Trust is a not-for-profit Charitable Trust organisation that offers a range of community-based support services for adults, youth and families who live in Canterbury and are affected by mental illness. We provide an Adult and Youth Residential Service, a Crisis and Planned Respite Service and a variety of community based services. Services include: Adult Residential: Supports people (18 years and over) with 24/7 staffing. Referral is through specialist mental health Residential Options Group (ROG). Contact the team on 03 337 1062 for more details. Youth Services: Offers an array of options to support youth aged 14-20 years, including a residential service, respite (short term care), mobile support (visiting youth in their own home). Contact the Referrals Coordinator on 03 337 6644 ext 735 for details. Adult Respite: Planned and crisis respite options for people requiring short term care in a staffed house. Contact the Planned Respite Team to book a room on 03 339 6120. Crisis respite is accessed through GP or specialist mental health referral. Community Support Work (CSW): Visits both youth and adults in their own homes every week. Referrals are made through a central point at www.comcare.org.nz/referral-forms Mobile Medication Service: Delivers medication up to twice a day to people living in their own homes. Specialist mental health case managers and clinicians can refer people to the service. Contact the Service Coordinator on 03 331 6076. SPCH Family Support Workers: This team supports the children of people who suffer from mental illness. Contact the Referrals Coordinator on 03 337 6644 ext 735 for more details.
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
Aviva is a Canterbury-based, specialist family and sexual violence agency, which is dedicated to making New Zealand Aotearoa violence-free. Grounded within a spirit of positivity and potential, Aviva offers an extensive range of integrated, specialist services that support all individuals and family members to overcome family and sexual violence and achieve wellbeing. The commitment to keep improving New Zealand’s response to family violence has driven Aviva to create a wide range of support services which are offered in the belief that everyone has the potential to overcome the effects of inter-personal violence, with the right support. Our services include: 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669), a free phone line for anyone needing safety, information or advice 24-hours a day Individual support for women, children, young people and men, and help accessing other agencies/services Family safety planning Access to Ministry of Justice approved education programmes Safe@home, which improves the physical security of the homes of those who are at highest risk of repeat family violence ReachOut specialist support for men who have caused family violence Specialist peer support from those who have overcome family violence to others on their own journey. Peer support training is also available for those who wish to support others in their own community No and low interest loans for those who are on limited incomes and cannot access mainstream finance Community development, education and training Sexual Assault Support Service Canterbury (SASSC; provided in partnership with START) provides 24/7 support for adult victims of recent or historic rape and/or sexual assault Aviva’s services are delivered by compassionate, professionally qualified staff who understand family and sexual violence and the challenges you are facing. They are passionate about supporting you and your family/whānau to become safe and begin a life free from violence. Wherever you are on your journey, we can support you to take the next step.
The key purposes of the organisation are to ‘help people to help themselves’. Programmes; Personal Development, Parenting and Clear communication programmes. Support Services; Life coaching, one-on-one mentoring, family support. Youth Services; Youth camps, activities. Advocacy and Support; We help guide adults and teenagers to navigate through some of life’s difficult situations. Child protection specialists.