Community Health and Social Services in Canterbury
These services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
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These services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
The vision of Home & Family/Te Whare Mannaki Tangata is that all children will live in homes with whānau/family who will cherish and keep them safe.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 944 0635
Shakti provides immediate support to women, children and youth of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin who have experienced sexual abuse, family/domestic violence and discrimination.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 SHAKTI (0800 742 584)
Emergency response and acute assistance service for adult victims of rape, sexual assault and physical abuse.
7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. (03) 363 7400
We provide support to family violence prevention and intervention services - we do NOT provide services and programmes directly to clients but can refer people
027 214 4403 (for referrals)
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
(04) 213 9710
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation with a range of programmes and services to help individuals and the community
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (across multiple locations). 0800439252
We are an organisation that promotes and protects the rights of women, children, families/whanau to live free from any form of violence and abuse.
(03) 379 0575
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 472 637
Male Survivors Canterbury, a service of Canterbury Men's Centre, provides FREE support services for men recovering from sexual harm and abuse.
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (03) 365 9000
Counselling and social work to support anyone affected by sexual abuse, including counselling services for those who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
Te Whare Hauora is a by-Māori-for-Māori provider offering a safe place for wahine and tamariki affected by domestic violence.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (03) 379 6910
Stand Children's Services Tu Maia Whanau
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Brainwave’s vision is Whakamana te i tamaiti.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (09) 528 3981
Kaupapa Māori Organisation that offers counselling, advocacy, youth mentoring, 24/7 crisis line to whānau who need support with sexual violence, wāhine self empowerment and parenting
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 381 8472
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.
Dealing to Difficulties facing all people in Aotearoa, resulting from Life Changes, Trauma, Addictions and/or Abuse
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 0800 636263
Emergency response and acute assistance service for child victims of sexual and physical abuse.
12:00 AM to 9:00 PM (across multiple locations).
The Canterbury Men’s Centre is based in Christchurch and has the mission of Happy Healthy Canterbury Men.
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (03) 365 9000
Pillars provides a wraparound service for children and whanau of prisoners.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0508 745 527
Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence help and support services.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0508 744 633
24/7 support services to people affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 842 846
SHE (Support Heal Empower) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free.
0800 733 843
Stopping Violence Services Christchurch (SVS) provides support and education for people who have used, or are at risk of using violence.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 365 6266
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations.
(07) 895 8119
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 07 8433810
Free family violence helpline available 24/7 nationwide
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 456 450
Elder Abuse helpline connects registered nurses who can advise with information and support about elder abuse.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 32 668 65
Catholic Social Services promotes a holistic approach by offering counselling, social work support, group courses for children and adults, as well as budgeting / advocacy,
9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. (03) 379 0012