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Familial Trust

Mental Health & Addictions Service

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

The vision of Familial Trust is to provide hope, wellbeing and understanding to families impacted by addiction. Our services include: Face-to-Face Support, Peer Support Groups, Individual Peer Support, Advocacy, Youth Mentoring, Children & Youth Programmes.

Staff

Manager - Delia Fonatia
Youth Coordinator/ Peer Support Kaimahi - Charlotte White
Peer Support Kaimahi - Amanda Guinn
Peer Support Kaimahi - Jordan Ash

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Access for this service is free.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (15 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

R.O.C.K.S - Recovery of Cool Kids Safely

ROCKS is a weekly group on Thursdays at 4:00pm - 5:30pm for 7-12 year olds who are affected by a family member’s misuse of alcohol and drugs. Addiction affects the whole family. Often, children from addicted homes have difficulty having fun and being playful and take themselves too seriously. Our group provides a safe place for children to come along and have fun. Through attending our group each week and participating in a variety of fun activities children learn safety, boundaries and routines, it’s OK to say no, that they’re not alone.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For more information of to enrol your children please contact:

 Phone: (03) 9811 093 or Email: info@familialtrust.org

Admission criteria:

  • Children who are affected by another family member's misuse of alcohol & drugs
  • Parents or caregivers must be a registered client with the Familial Trust for their child to participate.
Description

ROCKS is a weekly group on Thursdays at 4:00pm - 5:30pm for 7-12 year olds who are affected by a family member’s misuse of alcohol and drugs.

Addiction affects the whole family. Often, children from addicted homes have difficulty having fun and being playful and take themselves too seriously. Our group provides a safe place for children to come along and have fun.

Through attending our group each week and participating in a variety of fun activities children learn safety, boundaries and routines, it’s OK to say no, that they’re not alone.

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AOD Family Peer Support Group

The AOD Family Peer Support Group is run once a week every Monday onsite at the Familial Trust, this runs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This group is designed to allow families who are struggling with a loved one's addiction to confidently share their struggles and the current barriers they are facing. Family member attendees will be introduced to healthy living skills, such as the identification and expression of feelings, a variety of problem solving, coping and self-care strategies, self-worth and resilience.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - other, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For more information or to enrol please contact us on:

Phone: (03) 9811 093 or Email: info@familialtrust.org

Admission criteria:

  • Families who are affected by another family member's addiction
  • All personal information shared within the group sessions is kept purely confidential
  • Clients have to be registered with the Familial Trust
  • All information required is provided to Familial Trust before the programme commences
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Description

The AOD Family Peer Support Group is run once a week every Monday onsite at the Familial Trust, this runs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

This group is designed to allow families who are struggling with a loved one's addiction to confidently share their struggles and the current barriers they are facing. 

Family member attendees will be introduced to healthy living skills, such as the identification and expression of feelings, a variety of problem solving, coping and self-care strategies, self-worth and resilience.

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Discovery Programme - Empowering Young People

The Discovery Programme runs every week on Wednesday 4:00pm to 5:30pm and is designed for young people aged 13-16 years old. This programme aims to intentionally weave connections together in a safe space across a variety of activities. You are given the opportunity to explore your strengths in an environment where you are connected, empowered and encouraged.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For more information of to enrol your children please contact us on:

Phone: (03) 9811 093 or Email: info@familialtrust.org

Admission criteria:

  • Youth aged between 13 and 16 years of age
  • Affected by another family member's addiction
  • The group is optional and intended for children to have fun.
Description

The Discovery Programme runs every week on Wednesday 4:00pm to 5:30pm and is designed for young people aged 13-16 years old. 

This programme aims to intentionally weave connections together in a safe space across a variety of activities. You are given the opportunity to explore your strengths in an environment where you are connected, empowered and encouraged.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Parking

Disability parking only on the driveway, but ample parking on the street.

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

6 Wilsons Road South
Saint Martins
Christchurch
Canterbury 8240

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Street Address

6 Wilsons Road South
Saint Martins
Christchurch
Canterbury 8240

Postal Address

6 Wilsons Road
St Martins
CHCH 8022

This page was last updated at 10:56AM on April 6, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Familial Trust.