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Loss and Grief Centre

Mental Health Service

Description

We are here to help with your issues of Loss and Grief.

We offer support for people living with loss and grief of any sort- including grief from bereavement, separation, illness, isolation and other life changes. We offer a range of services including a formal counselling service and are here to provide tailored support for your individual situation.

Staff

We have contractors who work across all our locations.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access

We accept self referrals - simply contact us and we will make a time to meet with you.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply, Partial fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

There is no cost to use our drop in or support groups but we do appreciate a koha/donation.

Subsidised counselling available.

We provide Work and income subsidised counselling.

The Loss and Grief Centre is reliant on community donations and grants.

Workshops are run at a cost to participants.

Hours

21 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau

Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Drop In Service

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: Invercargill: Drop-In all week Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm Gore: Weekly Drop-In Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm Winton: Appointment Based By appointment Mataura: Appointment Based By appointment Ohai: Appointment Based By appointment Te Anau: Appointment Based By appointment

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

Self Referral via phone, mobile, email, website or in person during centre hours.

Organisation referrals and enquiries welcome; related information preferred via email.

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:

Invercargill: Drop-In all week
Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm

Gore: Weekly Drop-In
Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm

Winton: Appointment Based
By appointment

Mataura: Appointment Based
By appointment

Ohai: Appointment Based
By appointment

Te Anau: Appointment Based
By appointment

Support Groups

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 living with grief in a safe and supportive environment. General Grief Group An opportunity to comae along and meet others living with grief. Therapeutic Art Group An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches. Walk and Talk Group Come along and meet others while walking. Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.

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 living with grief in a safe and supportive environment.

General Grief Group
An opportunity to comae along and meet others living with grief.

Therapeutic Art Group
An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches.

Walk and Talk Group
Come along and meet others while walking.

Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.

Subsidised Counselling

Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income 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 available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.

Community Care Service

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 wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief. Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.

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 and residential barriers.
  • The client is financially unable to pay for transport to attend the centre.
  • The client has been formally referred for specific support from another professional partner eg. G.P.
  • The client’s employment/schooling is a barrier to accessing open hours.
  • The client is emotionally too distraught to attend the centre.
  • The client is too young to attend the centre.

There will be an initial allocation of up to 3 visits/contacts to assess and determine the needs of the individual. 

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 wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief.

Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.

Maternacare Service

Specialist support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including: specialist counselling sessions access to monthly support groups resource pack

Programme Areas

Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Maternal mental health - community support

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

Specialist support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including:

  • specialist counselling sessions
  • access to monthly support groups
  • resource pack

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, 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

Contact Details

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21 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau
Southland 9600

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Street Address

21 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau
Southland 9600

Postal Address

17 The Crescent
Invercargill 9810

This page was last updated at 8:14AM on August 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Loss and Grief Centre.