Rural Canterbury Services

Call 0800 787 797 or text 8681, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak with a trained counsellor. All calls are free and confidential. The Alcohol Drug Helpline provides friendly, non-judgmental, professional help and advice. If you are concerned about ...
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Freephone0800 787 797 |Maori 0800 787 798 | Pasifika 0800 787 799 | Youth 0800 787 984
TextFree-Text 8681
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Hours24 hours a day seven days a week.

AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. AA holds over 60 meetings throughout Christchurch and the only requir ...
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Telephone03 379 0860
Freephone0800 AA WORKS or 0800 229 6757
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HoursContact via phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Aspiehelp are a peer support organisation for people affected by Asperger Syndrome. They provide Peer support, advocacy, counselling and information; preparation for employment, workplace staff training and mentoring; advocacy in schools, guidance about ...
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Address
2a MacMillan Ave,
Christchurch 8022

Telephone03 337 6337
Text027 2011 744
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Aspire Canterbury offers support, advice and resources to assist disabled and older people (and those who support them) to make informed decisions and connect them with appropriate services. We provide: Disability Information - a 'one stop information ...
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Address
Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui,
Christchurch 8053

Telephone03 366 6189
Freephone0800 347 242
Fax03 379 5939
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HoursShop: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Autism New Zealand provides support to families, carers and professionals who have, or work with, children or adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Services Include: Workshops, training oppourtunities and parent eductaion/information.

Address
Christchurch Park, 250 Westminster Street, Mairehau,
Christchurch 8149

Telephone03 343 2225
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HoursMonday to Thursday 9.00am - 2.30pm

Child and Family Services Parenting Through Separation Supervised contact Children's Safety Program In-home parenting support  Home based care Early Learning Centres  

Address
64 Langdons Road,
Christchurch 8053,
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Telephone03 365 3923
Freephone0800 227 627
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HoursWeekdays, 8.30am to 4.30pm

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 envi ...
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Telephone03 375 1470
Fax03 352 3398
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HoursMonday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Citizens Advice Bureau provide a free and confidential service on any issue including consumer rights, legal information, budgeting, health and welfare issues, employment rights, housing and tenancy issues, unemployment problems, education and training, p ...
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Community Law Canterbury offers free legal help, legal information by phone, legal education and support for community groups. We have evening drop in times and day time appointments in the Central City. You can get an appointment at one of our outreache ...
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Address
198 Montreal Street,
Christchurch 8140

Telephone03 366 6870
Freephone0508 226529
Fax03 341 7586
Email

Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust provides free social and community support services to families and individuals across the Waimakariri and Hurunui with offices in Kaiapoi and Rangiora.   Services include: Family social work Mana ...
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Address
200 King St,
Rangiora 7440

Telephone03 310 6375
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Hours8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Providing community support services for the people of Canterbury whose lives are adversely affected by depression, including group support, one to one support, resource information and education courses. Services available for youth and adults who are e ...
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Address
Christchurch Community House, 301 Tuam Street,
Christchurch

Telephone03 366 8083
Fax03 388 1076
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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 f ...
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Address
2 Halwsell Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch,
Christchurch 8543

Telephone03 358 3249
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HoursAppointments by arrangement.

Emerge Aotearoa provides a wide range of community-based mental health, addiction, disability support and social housing services nationwide. We were formed in 2015 following the merger of two established mental health providers, Richmond Services and Rec ...
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Address
8 Kennedy Place, Hillsborough,
Christchurch 8140

Telephone03 371 5599
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The Hāpai Foundation has partnered with Nimbus Disability UK to create the Hāpai Access Card. The card aims to remove barriers that many disabled people face while visiting stores, cafes and restaurants as well as council facilities and attractions. The c ...
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Telephone03 595 0577
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He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori service located in Christchurch and Ashburton. 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, ...
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Address
161 Pages Road, Wainoni,
Christchurch 8643

Freephone0800 43 9252
Text027 2439 252
Fax03 381 3207
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HealthInfo is a health information website, provided by the Canterbury District Health Board. The information on HealthInfo has been written and approved by local doctors, practice nurses, hospital clinicians, and other healthcare professionals, and is sp ...
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Healthline is a free telephone advice service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, staffed by registered nurses. Healthline is available for all, from the newborn to the elderly, and is free to call from either a landline or a cell phone. Interpr ...
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Freephone0800 611 116
Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Te Korimako: Kaupapa Maori residential rehabilitation service for those who have a mental health diagnosis. Kaiawhina Community Support Service: Kaupapa Maori community support for those who have a mental health diagnosis. Head Office: Kaumatua and cult ...
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Address
90 Fitzgerald Avenue

Telephone03 379 7200
Fax03 379 7201
Email
HoursCommunity residential (Te Korimako) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Community Support (Whānau Ora) Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm

Karanga Mai is a school for teenage and young parents. We offer a licensed child-care centre for 0-5 year olds; transport to and from the College; the opportunity to study and gain qualifications at secondary and tertiary level, with help from qualified ...
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Address
Robert Coup Road (Kaiapoi High School),
Kaiapoi 7630

Telephone03 327 8386
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HoursThe College operates Monday to Friday.

The Hāpai Access Card has replaced the KiwiAble Leisure Card. Check the expiry date on your old KiwiAble Card as it can't be used after this date. Applications for a Hāpai Access Card can be completed at www.hapaifoundation.org.nz or email cards@hapaifou ...
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Telephone03 595 0577
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