Counselling Services
Social Services: Home-based social work, psychology and group work for children, young people, their families and caregivers Budgeting and financial mentoring Aratupu Pre-School: Early childhood education for 0 – 6 year olds in a supportive environment with a Whānau Worker (03 352 6816) Community Response: Support to schools – tailored services to meet the needs of children, families and the school community Wise-Up and ACES – life skills group programmes for children Men on a Mission – a group for men (run in conjunction with The Salvation Army) Housing: For families, transitional and long-term including social support WesleyCare: Residential age care and social housing for older adults (03 375 1055)
He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori service located in Christchurch. We focus on working with whānau and individuals that want positive health and wellness outcomes. Staff have formal qualifications in law, management, nursing, health promotion, social work, counselling and administration. The organisation is a leader in the utilisation of online tools to support whaiora in their recovery.
We provide free and confidential support, education and counselling for those affected by their own gambling and anyone else that may be affected by another’s gambling.
Confidential telephone, text and email support for any issue, any time. Youth development programmes.
START is a specialist non-government organisation social service that has significant experience in the field of sexual abuse recovery work with child, youth and adult victims of sexual crime. START offers specialist and professional sexual abuse counselling. This is subsidised and where possible, free to service users. START provides family work services and support to whanau free of charge, alongside victim counselling. START provides consultation regarding sexual abuse issues to members of both the general and professional community free of charge. START provides low cost educational workshops regarding concerns of sexual abuse to members of the professional and general community. START is committed to client confidentiality however this is limited when we have safety concerns. This means that if START becomes aware of situations where children, young persons or adults are at risk, appropriate action will be taken.
Our services include: ACC – Sexual abuse Crisis response – Immediate response, counselling support to survivors or victims of sexual violence, providing short term support, safety support, relocation, support with DSAC, Police and Court Te Roopu Matua Wahine – Parenting education Youth Development – Individual youth work, following Youth Justice FGC Child Witnessing – Programme or one on one for children that have witnessed family violence Youth at risk – Service for youth 17 years and under who have experienced domestic violence, and are at risk of offending or re-offending
Since 1984 Stopping Violence Services (SVS) has provided community and mandated interventions to stop family violence. SVS provides interventions for male and female, youth and adults. Interventions may involve individual or group programmes, whanau, psychosocial, and couples. SVS clinicians have a background in social work, counselling, education, psychology and belong to professional organisations. Enabling YouthE. info@svschch.org.nz | www.enablingyouth.co.nz Providing an individualised programme for young men and women, aged between 11 and 24 years old, focusing of managing anger, behaviour change, managing difficult emotions, enhancing self esteen, providing communication skills, problem solving. The Enabling Youth programme can help youth discover OK ways to deal with problems of frustration, stress and anger safely.
We provide no cost professional counselling, family work, group courses for adults and children/young persons.
We aim to support children with DCD/Developmental Dyspraxia by supporting families and caregivers. Services include an advisory and support service for parents, caregivers, schools and professionals; Funlink Playgroup for primary aged children, Funtween for intermediate aged children and Funteen group for secondary school aged; member library, seminars, presentations, talks by arrangement, Friday coffee focus meetings.
We provide a variety of services to anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction. This ranges from one on one counselling, support and education through to intensive outpatient programmes. Our staff consists of trained and experienced consumers, providing clients with first hand support and knowledge. We also have an extensive range of books and pamphlets on a wide range of issues for sale. For a full list of our services please refer to our website.