Community/Support Groups

Our services include: Needle exchange service Health and harm reduction service Outreach service providing support, referrals, advice and workshops Peer education After hours electronic dispenser Hepatitis C Community Clinic Fortnightly rural out ...
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Address
10 Washington Way,
Christchurch 8140

Telephone03 365 2293
Fax03 365 2508
Email
HoursMonday to Friday 9:00am - 10:00pm. Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm. Sunday 12 noon - 10.00pm. Public Holidays 12 noon to 8:00pm

The centre is owned and operated by the Rowley Resource Centre, working towards enabling its members to enhance the overall wellbeing of the community, especially for families and individuals. The community centre is available for community use Monday thr ...
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Address
89 Rowley Ave, Hoon Hay,
Christchurch 8025

Telephone03 960 1776
Email
HoursMonday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.

The Ministry has been leading the development and implementation of a new national sexual harm helpline accessible via phone and internet, called Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero. The Safe to talk helpline was launched in Canterbury on 19 Feb ...
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Telephone0800 044 334
MobileTXT: 4334
Email

We meet on the first Monday of the month, 7:30pm - 9.30pm, St James Church, 750 Harewood Road, Christchurch. Meetings are held in the church hall.

Address
fb.com/sand.canterbury

Telephone03 347 4881
Mobile027 449 1019
Email

Shakti is a national not-for-profit community organisation specialised in the area of women’s development, empowerment and domestic/ family violence intervention, prevention and awareness. They are a specialist provider of culturally competent support ser ...
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Address
213 Lichfield Street, Central City,,
Christchurch 8011

Freephone0800 742 584
Email
Counselling emailsewsg@shakti.org.nz
Hours24 hour Crisis Line

Smoke Free-Auahi Kore provides information for those who are thinking about quitting, wanting to support someone to quit or have recently relapsed and need some advice. There is also general information on smoking and its effects and the Smoke Free Aotear ...
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Address
P O Box 2142,
Wellington 6140

Telephone04 917 0060
Email

St Luke’s Centre is a friendly social club for people who experience the effects of mental illness. Activities include developing relational skills and friendship through discussion and low-key recreation including art, cards and other table games, cookin ...
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Address
230 Brougham Street, Sydenham Bowling Club,
Christchurch 8023

Telephone03 366 9159 (During St Luke's operating hours only)
Email
HoursMonday to Thursday 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Talk Time Online offers free educational groups for people to start a korero about mental wellbeing and learn helpful tips. Groups give people the opportunity to participate or remain anonymous if they choose. Topics covered include: Habits and Hints f ...
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Freephone0800 424 399
Email

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 Matu ...
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Address
687 Worcester St, Linwood,
Christchurch

Telephone(03) 381 8472
Fax(03) 381 8473
Email

Te Whare Awhero (Hornby Presbyterian Trust) grew from Hope Church and has been providing community and social services in Hornby and greater Southwest Christchurch for over 30 years.  We provide professional counselling services, Horizons OSCAR chil ...
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Address
1/413 Main South Road,
Christchurch 8042,
https://www.facebook.com/Te-Whare-Awhero-Hope-House-106083811686417

Telephone03 967 4673
Fax03 974 9073
Email
HoursMonday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm by appointment.

Te Whare Roimata provides grass-root neighbourhood responses to the needs and concerns identified by local residents from the eastern inner city neighbourhoods and urban Māori with the view to creating a Treaty-based, more self-reliant community better ab ...
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Address
274 Gloucester Street,
Christchurch 8011

Telephone03 379 5134
Email
HoursMonday to Friday - varies depending on the location of the activity.

Te Whare Taonga o Nga iwi Katoa Linwood Resource Centre (LRC) provides a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment for local people to build an inclusive house and garden community where creativity can be explored, skills and resources shared and friend ...
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Address
332 Linwood Avenue, Bromley,
Christchurch

Telephone(03) 981 5594
Email

Te Whare Taonga o Nga iwi Katoa Linwood Resource Centre (LRC) provides a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment for local people to build an inclusive house and garden community where creativity can be explored, skills and resources shared and friend ...
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Address
332 Linwood Avenue, Bromley,
Christchurch 8062

Telephone03 981 5594
Email

Services include: Alcohol, drug and other addictions Anger management Budgeting CDHB Older Persons Health Child and family Counselling District nursing Employment General medical practice Peer support Parenting support and education Pharmacy ...
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Address
1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, cnr Buckleys Road and Linwood Avenue,
Christchurch 8062

Freephone0800 865 638
Email
HoursHealth Services: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-8.00pm, Friday 8.00am-5.00pm, Saturday/Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Community and Social Services: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Our services include: Anger management Budgeting Community transport services General medical practice Pharmacy Physiotherapy Midwifery care District nursing CDHB older persons health Parenting support and education Small interest free loans ...
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Address
1st Floor Eastgate Shopping Centre, cnr Buckleys Road and Linwood Avenue,
Christchurch

Telephone0800 865 638
Email

Craft postnatal care in the antenatal stages. Prepare well for your new life. Acquire practical know-how on healthy feeding, winding and sleep practices while mastering responsive care and everything in-between. Learn about your baby's communication, beco ...
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Address
233 King Street Rangiora,
7400

Telephone021 185 4352
Email

Victim Support offers 24 hour support and information for people affected by crime or trauma. We provide people with someone to talk to after a crime, trauma or suicide has happened. We help people to understand their rights, choices and the help availabl ...
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Address
Hornby Police Station, 9 Tower Street, Hornby and Central Police Station, Justice precinct, Lichfield St,
Christchurch

Freephone0800 842 846
Email
Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Volunteering Canterbury works with over 280 for-purpose and community organisations across Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri and Hurunui enabling them to, in turn, help over 46,500 people across the region. Volunteers working with our member organisations ...
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Address
301 Tuam Street,
Christchurch 8011

Telephone03 366 2442
Email

Provides liaison between primary and secondary care. Assists member general practices to appropriately treat and manage people with moderate to severe mental illness. Provides education and support.   

Address
567 Wairakei Road,
Christchurch 8544

Telephone03 357 4970
Freephone0800 800 743
Fax03 357 4372
Email
HoursMonday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.

A community cottage offering information and resource services, as well as advocacy and emotional support for all ages. Monday: Seniors' foot clinic (6 weekly); Ukulele Tuesday: Playgroup and Steady As You Go Wednesday: Qi Gong Community lu ...
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Address
201 Hastings Street East, Waltham,
Christchurch 8023

Telephone03 942 2173
Email
HoursMonday to Thursday 9.00am 3.00pm