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Description
ACROSS is an Anglican and Catholic social service - our aim is to support the wellbeing of children and their families in our community.
ACROSS prides itself on its special character which includes responding in a caring and compassionate way to the needs of those in the community requiring immediate and/or long term support.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
We gladly appreciate koha (not compulsory)
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed 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 — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to your family. It helps you understand the way your family works and uses the things you already say, think, feel and do in new ways that: Create a stable, supportive and harmonious family Encourage behaviour you like Deal positively, consistently and decisively with problem behaviour Build positive relationships with your children Plan ahead to avoid or manage potentially difficult situations Take care of yourself as a parent While Triple P is almost always successful in improving child behaviour problems, more than half its emphasis is on developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This helps prevent problems arising and fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential.Triple P has been developed and scientifically proven over 30 years.
Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to your family. It helps you understand the way your family works and uses the things you already say, think, feel and do in new ways that: Create a stable, supportive and harmonious family Encourage behaviour you like Deal positively, consistently and decisively with problem behaviour Build positive relationships with your children Plan ahead to avoid or manage potentially difficult situations Take care of yourself as a parent While Triple P is almost always successful in improving child behaviour problems, more than half its emphasis is on developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This helps prevent problems arising and fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential.Triple P has been developed and scientifically proven over 30 years.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals are accepted from a range of sources including self-referral for our free service
Description
Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to your family. It helps you understand the way your family works and uses the things you already say, think, feel and do in new ways that:
- Create a stable, supportive and harmonious family
- Encourage behaviour you like
- Deal positively, consistently and decisively with problem behaviour
- Build positive relationships with your children
- Plan ahead to avoid or manage potentially difficult situations
- Take care of yourself as a parent
While Triple P is almost always successful in improving child behaviour problems, more than half its emphasis is on developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This helps prevent problems arising and fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential.Triple P has been developed and scientifically proven over 30 years.
Counselling is one of a range of free services that ACROSS provides. Counselling services at ACROSS focus on providing one to one help for individual adults, children and families.
Counselling is one of a range of free services that ACROSS provides. Counselling services at ACROSS focus on providing one to one help for individual adults, children and families.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Client referrals (including self referrals) come from a range of sources and may be for individual client work or family work.
Description
Counselling is one of a range of free services that ACROSS provides. Counselling services at ACROSS focus on providing one to one help for individual adults, children and families.
The loss of someone through suicide can have a huge ripple effect. This support group endeavours to meet the needs of individuals by providing emotional support to those effected by such a loss. The aims of this group are: To provide an opportunity for people bereaved by suicide to get support along with others who may have had a similar experience. To understand the nature of grief and find ways of coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. To help people maintain personal wellbeing. Why a support group? A support group can provide reassurance that people are not alone in their experience and an opportunity to talk with others who have had the same feelings. This support group is facilitated by a trained Counsellor and is a confidential programme.
The loss of someone through suicide can have a huge ripple effect. This support group endeavours to meet the needs of individuals by providing emotional support to those effected by such a loss. The aims of this group are: To provide an opportunity for people bereaved by suicide to get support along with others who may have had a similar experience. To understand the nature of grief and find ways of coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. To help people maintain personal wellbeing. Why a support group? A support group can provide reassurance that people are not alone in their experience and an opportunity to talk with others who have had the same feelings. This support group is facilitated by a trained Counsellor and is a confidential programme.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals are accepted from a range of sources including self-referral
Description
The loss of someone through suicide can have a huge ripple effect. This support group endeavours to meet the needs of individuals by providing emotional support to those effected by such a loss.
The aims of this group are:
- To provide an opportunity for people bereaved by suicide to get support along with others who may have had a similar experience.
- To understand the nature of grief and find ways of coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.
- To help people maintain personal wellbeing.
Why a support group?
- A support group can provide reassurance that people are not alone in their experience and an opportunity to talk with others who have had the same feelings.
- This support group is facilitated by a trained Counsellor and is a confidential programme.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Parking
Free parking
Region
MidCentral
Website
Contact Details
294a Church Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
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Phone
(06) 356 7486
Email
Website
294A Church Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Street Address
294A Church Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Postal Address
P O Box 1140
Palmerston North
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This page was last updated at 8:12AM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by ACROSS.
Social Work involves providing the best possible support to families by: Focusing on assisting families to find lasting solutions to problems they may be facing. Working closely with families to assess the most appropriate support necessary. Ensuring safety and wellbeing of children and young people is put first.
Mental health
Community based support - mental health
MidCentral
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Client referrals (including self referrals) come from a range of sources and may be for individual client work or family work.
Description
Social Work involves providing the best possible support to families by: