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Whānau Support

We can all use a bit of support at some time in our lives. There is a range of services and support for whānau/aiga who are experiencing challenges or would like someone to talk to.

 Websites

Catholic Social Services

Christchurch City Mission

Etu Pasifika

EDANZ information and resources for those supporting someone with an eating disorder

Family Works

He Waka Tapu

Le Va

Presbyterian Support

Purapura Whetu

Waipuna St John of God Hauora Trust

Supporting Families In Mental Illness

Hey Bro For men who feel they are going to harm a loved one 0800 439 276

Rural Support Trust for people in rural communities dealing with financial or personal challenges  0800 787 254

Refugees as Survivors psychological support for refugees and asylum seekers 0800 233 269

Plunket 0800 933 922

Healthline 0800 611 116 for advice from registered nurses 

National Family Services Directory for information about services that and help with parenting, family support, special needs, family violence, custody and access, child behaviour, life skills, counseling, addiction, sexual abuse, grief and loss.

Canterbury Māori Health Providers 

Māori & Pasifika Health 

TripleP Parenting

COVID-19 Wellbeing Resources

Seniorline – 0800 725 463 A free information service for older people

Quit Line – 0800 778 778
Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797

Are You OK – 0800 456 450 family violence helpline

Anxiety phone line – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

Shine – 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline

Hey Bro HEYBRO is here to listen and offer support for men who feel they are going to harm a loved one or whānau member.

When it all gets too much and you feel like you may harm someone, yourself, or know of someone who may be harmed, pick up the phone and call:0800 HEY BRO (439 276)

Tough Talk Provides short documentaries and tools focused on men’s mental health wellbeing. 

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