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49 Tay Street, Invercargill
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
Description
We are here to help with your issues of Loss and Grief.
We offer free support for people living with loss and grief of any sort- including grief from bereavement, separation, illness, isolation and other life changes. We are not a formal counselling service but are here to provide tailored support for your individual situation.
Programmes
Drop In Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Individuals can contact the centre via our mobile or drop-in during centre hours.
We prefer GP referrals to come via email.
Description
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with.
Hours:…
Support Groups
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Individuals are welcome to participate in support groups, as and when they need them. You can contact us prior to attending or just come along on the day.
Description
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups
Men's Support Group
Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment.
Women's Support Group
Meet other women…
Subsidised Counselling
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Subsidised Counselling is available with a charge of $40 per session
Community Care Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals must meet one of the criteria below to be considered for home/school-based visits from a support worker:
- The client is physically unable to attend the centre including mobility issues…
Description
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer…
Maternacare Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Free support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including:
- 5 free counselling sessions
- access to monthly support groups
- resource pack
Staff
We have seven contractors who work across all our locations.
Charges
There is no cost to use our services but we do appreciate a koha/donation.
The Loss and Grief Centre is reliant on Community donations.
Workshops are run at a cost to participants.
Hours
Below are our Drop In Centre hours.
Groups and Workshops operate outside these hours.
All locations are closed on Public Holidays
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
49 Tay Street, Invercargill
| Mon – Tue | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed – Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), Southland Anniversary (19 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 7 Jan.
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|
From June 14th we will be in Gore from 9.30am - 12.00pm
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), Southland Anniversary (19 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Christmas: Open 20 Dec. Closed 21 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 7 Jan.
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This page was last updated at 10:45PM on August 19, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Loss and Grief Centre.