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Family Works South Canterbury
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Description
Family Works provides a range of services that help people work through challenging issues and become stronger. We work with children, families, schools and in the community to find a new way forward and a positive outcome for all involved.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
We welcome you to contact us for confidential and non-judgemental support.
If you are worried about someone you suspect is being hurt – even if it’s just a gut feeling – don’t ignore it. It’s OK to ask for help. It’s OK to help.
Make an appointment
Referral
We welcome you to self refer and we also accept referals from agencies.
Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Family Violence Services, Family Social Work, Family Start, Strengthening Families Coordination, Grandparents As Carers
Family Violence Services, Family Social Work, Family Start, Strengthening Families Coordination, Grandparents As Carers
Service types: Family / whānau support, Advocacy, Social work.
We will support you to be the best parent you can be through our Parenting Programmes, Incredible Years Programme and support for parents separating. Buddy Mentoring Programme - Presbyterian Support Services (pssc.org.nz) Children’s Programmes Parenting Through Separation Parenting Programmes
We will support you to be the best parent you can be through our Parenting Programmes, Incredible Years Programme and support for parents separating. Buddy Mentoring Programme - Presbyterian Support Services (pssc.org.nz) Children’s Programmes Parenting Through Separation Parenting Programmes
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
We will support you to be the best parent you can be through our Parenting Programmes, Incredible Years Programme and support for parents separating.
We offer a range of Family Violence services and options to help and support families and children affected by Family Violence. We will support you, work with you to understand your situation and help you come up with a plan to help you and your children stay safe. This can include practical and emergency help, social work, counselling and linking you to other services. We also run programmes for women and children who have experienced and/or witnessed family harm (Free to Be Me for Women and Free to Be Me for Children)
We offer a range of Family Violence services and options to help and support families and children affected by Family Violence. We will support you, work with you to understand your situation and help you come up with a plan to help you and your children stay safe. This can include practical and emergency help, social work, counselling and linking you to other services. We also run programmes for women and children who have experienced and/or witnessed family harm (Free to Be Me for Women and Free to Be Me for Children)
- Conflict resolution mediation
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We offer a range of Family Violence services and options to help and support families and children affected by Family Violence. We will support you, work with you to understand your situation and help you come up with a plan to help you and your children stay safe. This can include practical and emergency help, social work, counselling and linking you to other services.
We also run programmes for women and children who have experienced and/or witnessed family harm (Free to Be Me for Women and Free to Be Me for Children)
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app
Region
South Canterbury
Contact Details
26 North Street, Timaru 7910
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 688 5029
Email
Website
26 North Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
26 North Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
PO Box 278
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 2:01PM on March 6, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Family Works South Canterbury.
Family Works South Canterbury has trained and experienced social workers who can walk alongside you and your children / family to work through complex problems and emotions, explore new ideas or different strategies and support you to make positive and lasting changes. We also run a Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) service, helping children do well at school. Counselling Child & Family Psychologist Social Workers in Schools
Service types: Advocacy, Counselling, Social work, Family / whānau support.
Family Works South Canterbury has trained and experienced social workers who can walk alongside you and your children / family to work through complex problems and emotions, explore new ideas or different strategies and support you to make positive and lasting changes.
We also run a Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) service, helping children do well at school.