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Step Ahead Trust

Mental Health Service

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

We are a not-for-profit organisation based in the community whose purpose is to support people who experience chronic mental health conditions.

We warmly invite people who experience chronic mental health conditions to join Step Ahead Trust. We are a welcoming, understanding and accepting place that helps people to recover by providing a full programme of activities. The aim of the Trust is to empower people to return to community life and wellness. More

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

No annual charges
Some charges on activities. Please refer to our Programme for costs. Most are free or a very low cost.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Most activities take place between 10.00am and 4.00pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings.

Location operating days:

Stanmore Road, Christchurch  Monday - Friday 
Puriri Street, Christchurch  Monday - Friday 
Rangiora Musical Society Rooms, Rangiora  Monday and Wednesday
44 Cass Street, Ashburton  Wednesday and Friday 

 

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Community Programmes

Members enjoy a diverse range of activities and events on a weekly basis. Most activities take place between 10am and 4pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings. Activity programmes are sent to members each month, and can also be accessed on the Programmes page. Activities fall under the following categories: Creative e.g. art, craft Health & Fitness e.g. healthy cooking/lifestyle, walking, sport and recreation Social & Life Skills e.g. coffee mornings and meals, educational speakers, volunteer opportunities Special Events e.g. outings and day trips Our web page always has an up to date programme of the activities that are available so check that out to find out about the wide range of activities that are on offer.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support

Regions

Canterbury, South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

If you are

  • between the ages of 18-65
  • have a diagnosed chronic mental health condition
  • are able to attend and participate independently

we’d love to hear from you! To find out more, our Membership Info Booklet may be helpful.  You can refer yourself, or be referred by your support person or clinician at your request. There is no formal referral form.

Membership application process here

Description

Members enjoy a diverse range of activities and events on a weekly basis. Most activities take place between 10am and 4pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings. Activity programmes are sent to members each month, and can also be accessed on the Programmes page.

Activities fall under the following categories:

  • Creative e.g. art, craft
  • Health & Fitness e.g. healthy cooking/lifestyle, walking, sport and recreation
  • Social & Life Skills e.g. coffee mornings and meals, educational speakers, volunteer opportunities
  • Special Events e.g. outings and day trips

Our web page always has an up to date programme of the activities that are available so check that out to find out about the wide range of activities that are on offer. 

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 11:46AM on November 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Step Ahead Trust.