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CanTeen Aotearoa

Cancer Network Group Service, Community Health

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Description

Around 4,200 rangatahi across Aotearoa are impacted by cancer each year, whether it’s their own diagnosis or cancer in their whānau. 

Rangatahi don't have to face cancer alone. Canteen is a safe space for rangatahi to connect, share the tough stuff, and get a break from cancer.

Our services are free of charge and available for rangatahi aged 13-24 who:

  • Has/Had cancer
  • Has/Had a parent or sibling with cancer
  • Dealing with the death of a parent or sibling from cancer

Canteen services include:

  • Individual support and therapy
  • Peer support events
  • Therapeutic programmes and camps
  • Rangatahi development
  • Specialised online support - canteenconnect.org

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Canteen Aotearoa is available Monday - Friday, 9am – 5pm

Phone: 0800 CANTEEN (226 8336) or email:

Canteen has three hub offices that service Aotearoa. Visit www.canteen.org.nz/contact-us to find out more or get in touch. 

Referral

Referrals can be made via our website: www.canteen.org.nz/referral-form 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All of Canteen's support services are free of charge.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Opening and closing hours refer to the National Office of CanTeen.  

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Cancer support

Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.

  • Cancer counselling

Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.

Contact Details

Postal Address

PO Box 56072
Dominion Road
Auckland 1446

This page was last updated at 9:20AM on July 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by CanTeen Aotearoa.