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Otamatea Community Services

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support

OCS does not provide a crisis service

Today

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

Otamatea Community Services (OCS) is a service agency housed in the Maungaturoto Community House, and Brooks House next door. We offer support for families and individuals, and to assist quickly where our tamariki/children may need help. Our vision is to empower families to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Staff

We offer a wide range of counselling and community services with male and female facilitators and counsellors.

Our staff consists of trained and experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

If you are seeking support, or would just like to come and see what we are about -  call in, haere mai, we are happy to see you.

Make an appointment

Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

A Koha is welcomed

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Social work

Practical intervention to identify needs, goals and network with relevant services as appropriate. Our social worker is mobile, utilises a bicultural approach to her work and loves to engage with our community across the Kaipara region.

Practical intervention to identify needs, goals and network with relevant services as appropriate. Our social worker is mobile, utilises a bicultural approach to her work and loves to engage with our community across the Kaipara region. 

Budgeting and help with debt

Financial mentor is available by appointment.

Financial mentor is available by appointment.

Food support

Phone to request a food parcel. 09 431 9080. The food bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food parcels are for when unforeseen circumstances make life difficult; - we are here to help. Phone to request a food parcel. 09 431 9080. The food bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food parcels are for when unforeseen circumstances make life difficult; - we are here to help.

Phone to request a food parcel. 09 431 9080.   The food bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food parcels are for when unforeseen circumstances make life difficult; - we are here to help.

Addiction support

Service types: Information & support.

Service types: Information & support.

Parenting Support

One on one parenting support and Toolbox courses

One on one parenting support and Toolbox courses

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app

Travel Directions

Location: Opposite the Maungaturoto Butcher shop and next to the Op Shop

Public Transport

NIL

Parking

Street parking

Region

Northland

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

153 Hurndall Street West
Maungaturoto
Northland 0520

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Street Address

153 Hurndall Street West
Maungaturoto
Northland 0520

Postal Address

PO Box 117 Maungaturoto
Kaipara District 0547

This page was last updated at 12:05PM on March 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otamatea Community Services.