Information Providers

PlunketLine is a toll-free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers. Calls are free from cellphones and you don’t have to be registered with Plunket to access or use PlunketLine services. All calls will be answer ...
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Freephone0800 933 922
Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  Qtopia is a social support service for LGBTQIA+ young people, their whānau and communities, based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch and servicing the wider Te Waiponamu/South Island.Qtopia runs social support groups for the whole community, including a ...
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Address
Christchurch

Mobile0204 080 1084
Email

Research has shown that people who use Quitline are more likely to successfully quit than those who go it alone, Quitline will give you free, ongoing support until you're a non-smoker. Free call or text Quitline for free advice and non-judgemental suppor ...
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Address
https://www.facebook.com/quitlinenz

Freephone0800 778 778
TextFree Txt 4006

Restorative Justice provides opportunities for reconciliation, reparation and healing for people harmed by crime, the people responsible and the community. Participating in restorative justice meetings is something people choose to do. We encourage suppor ...
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Address
Saltworks, 4 Ash St,
Christchurch 8011

Email

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.

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

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, edu ...
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Address
Level 3, 5 - 7 Vivian Street, Te Aro,
Wellington 6011

Telephone04 939 6767
Freephone0800 299 100
Email
HoursMonday to Friday office hours 8.30am am to 4.30pm - Counselling appointments available at times to suit clients.

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

Sorted is a free service by Te Ara Ahunga Ora - Retirement Commission, the government-funded, independent agency dedicated to helping New Zealanders get ahead financially. It provides easy to use, online Budgeting Tools, Goal Planners, Debt, Mortgate, Re ...
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Telephone0800 345 123
Email
HoursOnline 24 hours

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
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Empowering access to primary healthcare and social services in Waitaha Canterbury. Tautoko Hauora service supports people who are not enrolled in general practice or who are enrolled but are not visiting their general practice teams as often as they need ...
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SubtitleFormerly known as Partnership Community Worker Service
Freephone0800 99 22 99
Email

Te Hā - Waitaha has a hub in Christchurch with Quit Coaches based in Māori, Pasifika and rural community organisations across Canterbury. They run group clinics in various locations and also provide individual support. Quit Coaches work with you and your ...
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Address
Mobile Practitioners based around Christchurch

Freephone0800 425 700
Email
HoursMonday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Here for young people since 1995 - first as 298 Youth Health Centre and now as Te Tahi Youth. Same people, same service - just a new name. Te Tahi Youth is a one-stop-shop or those aged between 10 and 24 for medical, sexual and mental health services, as ...
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Address
Amuri Park, Unit1/25 Churchill Street,
Christchurch 8013,
www.facebook.com/TeTahiYouth

Telephone03 943 9298
Email
HoursDrop In Clinic operates Monday 2pm-4.30pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am-12pm

Our free confidential services include Confidential, non-judgmental support 24 Hour crises line, 0800 11 74 74 Home and community visits Support in isolated regions 24/7 access to our safe houses Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WI ...
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Address
Community Office: 59 Shortland Street, Wainoni,
Christchurch 8061

Subtitleformerly Ōtautahi Women's Refuge
Freephone0800 11 74 74
Email
Hours24 Hour Crisis Line

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

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.

VOICE is a forum for mental health non-government organisations (NGO) and close associates. Representatives meet on a monthly basis at structured meetings which cover aspects such as current trends and developments within mental health in New Zealand wit ...
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Telephone03 365 5344
Fax03 381 0530
Email

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