South Kaipara Men's Trust

Social Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

South Kaipara Men's Trust provides community services which are directed towards the needs of men, young men and their families in the South Kaipara areas.

The Trust supports men to be effective leaders within their families so that their relationships, families and communities may also be healthy and enriching.

Services that we provide are listed below:

Staff

The Trust is operated by a part-time Manager, Mike Bridgman.

How do I access this service?

Fees and Charges Description

There are no charges for accessing help from the Trust.

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Tue	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

If you require access to this service outside these hours you can call 027-8008081 and leave a message.

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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 — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 7 Jan. Closed 8 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Counselling

Counselling We provide referrals (and financial support on a case-by-case basis to help pay for the counselling) for men, young men and their families who are seeking to make changes in their lives with the support of a counsellor. Where appropriate we make referrals to experienced professionals. We also provide a free, confidential and non-judgmental "listening ear" at the drop-in centre on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Counselling
We provide referrals (and financial support on a case-by-case basis to help pay for the counselling) for men, young men and their families who are seeking to make changes in their lives with the support of a counsellor. Where appropriate we make referrals to experienced professionals. We also provide a free, confidential and non-judgmental "listening ear" at the drop-in centre on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Literacy

Literacy We are supportive of men and families who wish to receive literacy support. Where men are required, for instance, to complete forms for government agencies such as WINZ, we will help so that families do not have their rights to receiving a benefit removed. We actively support the Helensville Literacy Volunteer organisation as part of the Trust, providing free one-on-one tailored programs to help reading, writing, comprehension and confident speaking.

Service types: Advocacy, Counselling, Education and training, Family / whānau support, Information & support, Employment support, Pregnancy and parenting, Support for Dads, Family / whānau support, Parenting education, Youth mentoring / development.

Literacy
We are supportive of men and families who wish to receive literacy support. Where men are required, for instance, to complete forms for government agencies such as WINZ, we will help so that families do not have their rights to receiving a benefit removed. We actively support the Helensville Literacy Volunteer organisation as part of the Trust, providing free one-on-one tailored programs to help reading, writing, comprehension and confident speaking.