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Family Mental Health Support Inc
Mental Health Service, Addiction
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Description
Enhancing the well-being of family and whānau who are supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction.
Our service covers the Aoraki region, including Timaru, Waimate, Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka.
Staff
Four registered nurses
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Contact us, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Although our family support service is free, we welcome the support of new financial members.
Annual subscriptions are payable in July each year and the fees are:
$10 unwaged
$20 waged
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Flexible appointments are available.
In a mental health emergency, please phone the South Canterbury DHB - TACT Team on 0800 277 997.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), South Canterbury Anniversary (28 Sep), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 23 Dec. Closed 24 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Support is available by: telephone contact visits to your home appointments at our office liaison with mental health and other services
The family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Support is available by: telephone contact visits to your home appointments at our office liaison with mental health and other services
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Mental health
- Programme Type
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health)
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We receive referrals from all sources, including self-referrals.
FAMHS works closely with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ South Canterbury Mental Health & Addiction Services.
Description
The family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services.
Support is available by:
- telephone contact
- visits to your home
- appointments at our office
- liaison with mental health and other services
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. We also provide: pamphlets books recommended websites
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. We also provide: pamphlets books recommended websites
- Programme Areas
Family / whānau support
- Programme Type
Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health)
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You are welcome to call at the office for information.
Description
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. We also provide:
- pamphlets
- books
- recommended websites
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Contact Details
77 Grey Road, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 684 4523
Email
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Freephone
0800 732 000
77 Grey Road
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
77 Grey Road
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
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This page was last updated at 4:05PM on November 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Family Mental Health Support Inc.