SRC Support Services – Shirley Road Central

Appetite for Life
Appetite for Life is a six week weight management and healthy lifestyle programme in Canterbury. AFL is a non-diet ‘whole of life’ approach to weight management. Our focus is on health gain rather than weight loss. AFL will support you to make small changes to eating, activity and behaviour by promoting foods that look after your health and your weight, leading to a BIG difference in YOU!
Phone: 03 3537896
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.appetiteforlife.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afl.programme
– https://www.appetiteforlife.org.nz/how-to-join-a-course/
– https://www.appetiteforlife.org.nz/recipes/

Autism NZ | Christchurch Branch
Address: 250 Westminster St, Christchurch Park, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013
Phone: 03 3432225 or 0800288476
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.autismnz.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismNewZealand
– https://www.autismnz.org.nz/what-is-autism/
– https://www.autismnz.org.nz/living-with-autism/
– https://www.autismnz.org.nz/programmes/ Framework for Autism in New Zealand (FANZ), Way to Play, Individualised training programmes, Tilting the Seesaw for Teams, EarlySteps
– https://www.autismnz.org.nz/local-resources/
– https://www.autismnz.org.nz/canterbury–west-coast/ Contact Details for Adult diagnosis, Child diagnosis, Social groups, Support Groups, Support Organisations

Aviva (formerly Christchurch Women’s Refuge)
Address: 20 Buckleys Road, Linwood, Christchurch 8062
The Loft, Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Phone: 080028482669
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aviva.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvivaFamilies

Barnardos
Sometimes our support is as simple as helping families find better housing, build a budget or understand how children’s needs differ from their own. Other times, we do intensive work with families who may be suffering from generational abuse, long-term neglect and limited parenting skills. Whatever the situation, we build capability and resilience to enable brighter outcomes.
Phone: 0800227627
Website: https://www.barnardos.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarnardosNZ/
– Find a Barnardos Office: https://www.barnardos.org.nz/get-in-touch/
– Service Directory: https://www.barnardos.org.nz/what-we-do/child-and-family-services/service-directory/
– Referral Forms: https://www.barnardos.org.nz/what-we-do/child-and-family-services/referral-forms/
– Early Learning & Childcare: https://www.barnardos.org.nz/what-we-do/early-learning-and-childcare/

Beneficiary Advisory Service
Address: Christchurch Community House, 301 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 3798787
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bas.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeneficiaryAdvisoryService

CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action works to achieve a better future for people with disabilities. It offers a wide range of supports and services to individuals and their families so that they can live ordinary lives in the community. It also works to remove barriers in the community so that disabled people have access to the same opportunities as other New Zealanders.
Phone: 03 3655661 or 08002272255
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCSDisabilityAction/
– Services: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/services/how-can-we-help/
– Mobility Parking: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/mobility-parking/
– Lifemark (For Homes with Space in the Right Place): https://www.lifemark.co.nz/
– Christchurch Branch: https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/contact/branch-information/christchurch/

Christchurch City Mission
The City Mission supports and advocates for people marginalised by social and economic factors and who are at risk through unemployment, inadequate housing, family breakdown, addiction, financial difficulties or mismanagement, abuse or other difficulty. The Mission works in both crisis and preventative ways with the objective of improving the quality of people’s lives and enabling them to be more self sufficient in the community.
Address: 276 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 3650635 or 0800787855
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.citymission.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristchurchCityMission
– Foodbank: https://www.citymission.org.nz/food-bank
– Homelessness and Housing: https://www.citymission.org.nz/homelessness-and-housing
– Alcohol and Drug Addiction: https://www.citymission.org.nz/alcohol-and-drug-addiction
– Learning and Development: https://www.citymission.org.nz/learning-and-development
– Op Shops (Hereford St, Sydenham, Bryndwr): https://www.citymission.org.nz/op-shops

Christchurch Resettlement Services
CRS exists to support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds living in Christchurch to settle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of professional services that build on strengths to promote wellbeing and resilience.
Address: Level 1, 283 Lincoln Road, Addington Christchurch 8024
Phone: 03 3350311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://crs.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christchurch.Resettlement.Services/
– Services: https://crs.org.nz/services
– Activities: https://crs.org.nz/activities
– CRS News: https://crs.org.nz/crs-news
– ‘Canterbury Cultures’: https://crs.org.nz/canterbury-cultures
The show tells the stories of newcomers to Christchurch and highlights resources for Canterbury’s refugee and migrant communities.

Citizen Advice Bureau | Christchurch Branch
Address: Ara, Corner Williams Street & Ferry Road, Christchurch City
Phone: 03 3666490 or 0800367222
Email: https://www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/contact-us
Website: https://www.cab.org.nz/location/cab-christchurch-city
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CABchristchurcharea/

Community Dental Service
The Community Dental Service provides free dental care for eligible children living in Canterbury and South Canterbury. We also help teens find a free family dentist. Pre-school children (0-4 years) have their teeth checked and treated in a Community Dental Clinic. We have 14 clinics throughout Canterbury. Our dental vans visit primary and intermediate schools to check children’s teeth. School aged children visit a Community Dental Clinic if they need treatment.
Phone: 0800846983
Website: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/community-dental-service/

Community Law Canterbury
We provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury and the West Coast, who face barriers in accessing justice. Community Law Canterbury offers a general legal advice service, information services, specialist advice, and education services.
Address: 198 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 3666870 or 0508226529
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.canlaw.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Community-Law-Canterbury-204868466209562/
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/legal-advice (Drop-in times & Central City appointments)
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/outreach (Outreach Locations: Aranui – ACTIS, Linwood – The Loft, Hornby, Papanui – Age Concern)
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/specalist-services
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/legal-information
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/education
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/kaupapa-maori-team
– https://www.canlaw.org.nz/te-pae-oranga

Dentist | Canterbury
Dentist Location Map:
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/dentistry/canterbury/

Doctor | Canterbury
– Doctor/Medical Centres Location Map:
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/canterbury/
– Find a Pegasus Health GP near you:
https://www.pegasus.health.nz/gp-locator/.

Drug-ARM Christchurch
Drug Awareness and Relieft Movement. Bringing life, wellness and hope for people struggling as a result of drug and alcohol abuse
Phone: 03 3278839
Email: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/contact-us/
Website: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrugArmChch
– Events: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/events/
– Street Van: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/what-we-do/street-van/
– Support & Counselling: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/what-we-do/support-counselling/
– Drug Info Links: https://www.drugarm.co.nz/drug-info-links/

Early Start Project
Early Start is a long term and intensive home visiting support service for families/whanau with new born babies where social and family circumstances may challenge the health and well-being of their child(ren), aimed at vulnerable Christchurch families caring for children under 5 years of age.
Phone: 03 3659087 or 0800378278
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyStartProject
– Who the Service is for: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/who-the-service-is-for/
– Referral Information: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/services/
– Waiting List Status: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/waiting-list-status/
– Triple P – Positive Parenting: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/programmes/triple-p-positive-parenting/
The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme focuses on positive parenting practices and addresses childhood behaviour problems.
– Links to helpful websites: https://www.earlystart.co.nz/links/

Eldernet
The Eldernet website includes a nationwide database directory and comprehensive information about community groups and organisations, home help services, rest homes, aged care facilities, retirement villages, private hospitals, dementia care, public hospitals and other third age services for seniors. We also profile a range of products and services for the older person, including: Community Groups; Dental and Denture services; Hearing; Vision; Travel, Tours and Recreation; and Equipment and Products
Address: 284 Keyes Road, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083
Phone: 03 3881204 or 0800162706
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eldernet.carepublications/
– Support at Home: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/support-at-home
– Retirement Villages: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/retirement-villages
– Retirement Village Vacancies: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/retirement-villages/available-properties
– Residential Care: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/residential-care
– Residential Care Vacancies: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/vacancies
– Products and Services: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/products-and-services
– Eldernet Gazette: https://www.eldernet.co.nz/gazette/
– ‘Where from Here’ Handbook: https://www.carepublications.co.nz/

Emergency Dental Care
If you or a family member has a very painful toothache or an injury to your teeth or gums, get help as soon as possible. For serious problems that occur after hours or on weekends, you may need to contact an after-hours dentist, see website for details:
Website: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/your-health/emergency-dental-care-where-to-go/

Gambling Helpline
Distance counselling including phone, email, web and text for gambling related harm. Call back service. Gambling Helpline also offers specialist services; Debt Gambling Helpline, and Youth Gambling Helpline.
Phone: 0800654655 or Text to 8006
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GamblingHelplineNZ

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, you’re not alone. We can help you. We are a charitable trust supporting grandparents and whanau kin carers who have children in their full time care. Membership and our services are free.
Phone: 09 4183753 or 0800472637
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.grg.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grg.org.nz
– https://www.grg.org.nz/What+we+do.html
– https://www.grg.org.nz/GRG+Roadmap.html
– https://www.grg.org.nz/Newsletter.html

Health Info | Canterbury
For medical advice you can call Healthline (for free) on 0800 611 116 or go to the HealthInfo website: https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/
– https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/A-Z-health-topics-A.htm
– https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/Medication-fact-sheets-A.htm
– https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/How-to-get-medical-help.htm

Justices of the Peace (JPs)
– https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/justice-of-the-peace-jps/
– JP Clinics: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/search/q=JP clinic
– Information on visiting the JP: https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/justice-of-the-peace-jps/#paperwork
– Find a Justice of the Peace: https://justiceofthepeace.org.nz/Page/Search
– How do I find a Justice of the Peace?: https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00001113

Lifeline
Lifeline’s 24/7 helpline and textline is a nationwide service offering free, anonymous and confidential support.
Phone: 0800543354 or Free Text ‘Help’ to 4357
Email: https://www.lifeline.org.nz/contact-us
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifelineaotearoa/
– https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/lifeline-helpline
– https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline
– https://www.lifeline.org.nz/suicide-prevention/help-for-yourself
– https://www.lifeline.org.nz/suicide-prevention/help-for-others

LifeLinks
LifeLinks provides an individualised whole-of-life approach to service provision. We work closely with you and your family/whānau to develop an Outcome Plan and support strategies to achieve your identified goals. Our Mission: Provide people who have disabilities with the highest standard of service in ways that best suit their individual values, aspirations and outcomes.
Address: 42 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
Phone: 03 3659593 or 0800866877
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/
– https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/eligibility/
– https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/referral/
– https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/planning/
– https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/support/

Mana Ake
Mana Ake provides support to children in Canterbury, in years 1-8 at school, promoting wellbeing and positive mental health. We can support children at school and at home and provide advice, guidance and workshops for parents, whānau and teachers.
Website: https://manaake.health.nz/
– What We Do: https://manaake.health.nz/what-we-do/
– Supporting Your Child: https://manaake.health.nz/supporting-your-child/
– Starting School, Preparing your Child: https://manaake.health.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/starting-school.pdf
– Community Partners: https://manaake.health.nz/community-partners/
The Mana Ake initiative is delivered by 13 NGO providers who operate locally in Canterbury and North Canterbury.

Mental Health & Addictions | Canterbury
– Mental Health & Addictions Location Map for services available:
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/canterbury/

Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC)
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) provides information, a free public library (including e-library), as well as professional development, workplace education and community education about mental health, resilience, wellbeing, mental illness and addictions.
Address: 116 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061
Phone: 03 3655344 or 0800424399
Email: https://mherc.org.nz/contact
Website: http://mherc.org.nz/
– MHERC eLibrary
Access our eLibrary anywhere, anytime, on multiple devices. Topics include: Anxiety, Children and Young People, Communication and Relationships, Covid-19 Resources, Depression, Memoirs, Mindfulness, Parenting, Resilience, Self help and Personal Development & Sleep.
https://mherc.eplatform.co/

Mental Health Foundation NZ
Website: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/what-is-wellbeing
– Te Whare Tapa Whā: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/te-whare-tapa-wha
A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbeing as a wharenui. The model describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui/meeting house with four walls. These walls represent taha wairua/spiritual wellbeing, taha hinengaro/mental and emotional wellbeing, taha tinana/physical wellbeing and taha whānau/family and social wellbeing. Our connection with the whenua/land forms the foundation.
– Five Ways to Wellbeing: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing
1. Connect, me whakawhanaunga: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/connect-me-whakawhanaunga
2. Be active, me kori tonu: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/be-active-me-kori-tonu
3. Take notice, me aro tonu: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/take-notice-me-aro-tonu
4. Keep learning, me ako tonu: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/keep-learning-me-ako-tonu
5. Give, tukua: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/five-ways-to-wellbeing/give-tukua
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthfoundationNZ

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support | Pegasus Health
– https://www.pegasus.health.nz/your-health/services-for-patients/mental-health-wellbeing-support/
– Brief Intervention Talking Therapies: People struggling with mental health issues can get up to five free sessions with a mental health clinician to assess, treat and / or refer to other health services if needed.
https://www.pegasus.health.nz/your-health/services-for-patients/mental-health-wellbeing-support/brief-intervention-counselling/
– 1737, need to talk?: Anyone feeling stressed, anxious, worried, depressed, needing advice on mental health or addictions issues can free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day to speak to a mental health clinician.
– Reading In Mind: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or worry, reading books on the issue can help you better manage your mental health and wellbeing. The Reading in Mind book scheme provides selected books and other resources (e-books, DVDs and CDs) on a wide range of mental health and wellbeing topics.
https://www.pegasus.health.nz/your-health/useful-links-resources/reading-in-mind/

No Fixed Abode and Support Services | Christchurch City Council
A free directory of Christchurch accommodation and services for people without a safe, secure home.
Includes: Accommodation, Alcohol and drug services, Budgeting and financial services, Child and family services, Clothing Assistance, Community support and advocacy, Counselling, Drop-in centres and cafes, Food assistance, Maori support, Medical services (including sexual health), Mental health services, Migrant and Refugee support, Older persons support, Pacific Island support, Prisoner reintegration services, Respite care, Stopping violence and abuse services, Washing facilities, Youth services.
https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Services/Social-Housing/No-fixed-abode-booklet.pdf

PARS | Prisoners’ Aid and Rehabilitation Society of Canterbury
Address: 301 Tuam Street Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 3719183
Email: https://www.parscanterbury.org.nz/contact-us/
Website: https://www.parscanterbury.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PARSCanterbury/
– https://www.parscanterbury.org.nz/our-services/

Pharmacies | Canterbury
– Extended opening hours at the same location as urgent care clinics:
https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/urgent-pharmacy-christchurch/
– Pharmacy Location Map:
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/search?q=pharmacies&region=canterbury

Pillars
When a parent goes to prison, the children left behind have an uncertain future. As well as the possibility of less family resources or a change of school or caregiver, they must also learn to live with the stigma of being the child of a person in prison. And none of this is the fault of the child. Pillars works with these children and their families to help them all have lives which are positive and contribute to healthy and successful futures.
Phone: 0508745527
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pillars.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pillarsnz
– https://www.pillars.org.nz/how-we-can-help-you/
– https://www.pillars.org.nz/our-programmes/
– We have 15 family resource fact sheets available on a variety of subjects: Arrest, Attending court, Preparing for prison, Visiting prison, What to tell children, Caring for children, When a partner goes to prison, Living with separation, Managing money, Caring for grandchildren, Parole, Preparing for release, Life after prison. They provide practical information for people supporting a family member and caring for children who have a parent in prison: https://www.pillars.org.nz/our-resources/
– https://www.pillars.org.nz/become-a-mentor/

Quitline
Quitline is committed to helping all New Zealanders quit smoking, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific peoples and pregnant women. Our free services are funded by the Ministry of Health.
Phone: 0800778778 or text us on 4006
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://quit.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quitlinenz/

Senior Chef
Senior Chef is an 8 week cooking class for people aged 60 and over who want to improve their cooking skills, confidence, or motivation around cooking for one or two people.
Phone: 0800333405
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.seniorchef.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorChefPegasusHealth/
– Referral: https://www.seniorchef.co.nz/enrol
– Easy Recipes for One or Two People: https://www.seniorchef.co.nz/recipes
– Order Recipe Book: https://www.seniorchef.co.nz/images/SC_Cookbook_Order_Form.pdf

Social Services | Canterbury
– Social Services Location Map for services available:
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/social-services/canterbury/

Sparklers
Sparklers is a wellbeing toolkit for kiwi kids. Set up by the All Right? campaign, it offers teachers and whānau a range of fun activities to help tamariki regulate and manage their own emotions.
Sparklers has nearly 100 activities designed by child behavioural experts to support year 1-8 tamariki with learning about their mental health and wellbeing.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sparklers.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparklersNZ
– Activities: https://sparklers.org.nz/activities/
– For Teachers/Educators: https://sparklers.org.nz/teachers-educators/
– Sparklers at Home: https://sparklers.org.nz/parenting/

Victim Support | Christchurch
Address: 40 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 0800842846
Email: https://victimsupport.org.nz/contact-us/our-contact-details
Website: https://victimsupport.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictimSupportNZ
– 24-hour contact through Christchurch Central Police Station
– https://victimsupport.org.nz/about-us/what-we-do
– https://victimsupport.org.nz/about-us/who-we-support

Youthline
Phone: 0800376633 or Free text 234
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.youthline.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Youthline.Changing.Lives/
Youthline is part of a National Helpline for Youth or those needing support with Youth. Youthline works with young people, their families and those supporting young people.
– https://www.youthline.co.nz/counselling.html
– https://www.youthline.co.nz/advice-hub.html
Information and support for parents and whānau:
– https://www.youthline.co.nz/parents-and-wh257nau.html