A list of helpful go-to places and websites to support tamariki and whānau in getting the right support. Please note some of these services have fees.

A list of helpful go-to places and websites to support tamariki and whānau in getting the right support. Please note some of these services have fees.

Please refer to Leading Lights for more in-depth information and pathways for support: https://canterbury.strongerschools.org/

Our Mana Ake website also has up to date information about a range of wellbeing topics:

https://manaake.health.nz/

Anxiety:

• Triple P- Fear Less: A free go at your own pace parenting course that whānau can sign up for! https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz/nz-uken/find-help/fear-less-triple-p-online/

• CAF: See details above. See the GP first to explore whether this referral is appropriate for the child.

• Pukumanu Centre: Run by the University of Canterbury's Child and Family Psychology programme. Various programmes to support whānau and tamariki. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/health/school-of-health-sciences/pukemanu-centre/

• Catholic Social Services: Facing your fears programme for tamariki aged 7-10yrs with anxiety. Info updated termly on their website: http://css.nzl.org/

Autism:

• Autism NZ Autism New Zealand provides services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family/whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them. Home - Autism NZ

• ABC (Autism Behavioural Consultancy) has programmes for ASD, Challenging Behaviour, Anger Management, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysnomia and Twice Exceptional. We also have programmes for children who display developmental delays in one or more of the following areas; cognitive performance, speech/language development, social skills, self-help skills or other behavioural disorders. We also provide educational services and support to parents, families and educational providers enrolled in our programmes.

https://autism-behavioural.com/aboutabc

• Socially Speaking: Supports tamariki who have challenges with social interaction skills, executive functioning skills, sensory processing and oral language. They also offer Lego therapy, evidence-based treatment designed to increase the social competencies of individuals on the Autism Spectrum. https://www.sociallyspeaking.co.nz/our-expertise/

• Altogether Autism: supporting whānau with an ASD diagnosis. They offer resources, support, workshops, connecting parents, coffee dates for parents, sibling camps for those with ASD diagnosed siblings. https://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/

Community-based support for whānau

• Anxiety Helpline – phone 0800-269-4389 (0800 ANXIETY), free counseling available 24/7

• 1737 Need to Talk? 1737 is a free service for New Zealanders feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone. You can call or text a trained counsellor for free 24/7.

• Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) – Books & resources, to support with Mental Health and Wellbeing topics.

• Child, Adolescent and Family (CAF) Access Team: For advice on how to manage a child with mental health concerns, or if considering making a referral, phone: 0800-218-219 – option 1, or email: caflink@cdhb.health.nz.

• Child, Adolescent and Family Emergency (CAFEm) -For children and youth mental health emergencies talk to The Child, Adolescent and Family Emergency Team (CAFEm) Freephone 0800 218 219 (Press option 2).

• Yellow Brick Road Formerly Supporting Families NZ, now Yellow Brick Road; a national organization that provides mental health support for families who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. https://yellowbrickroad.org.nz/

• Local GP can assist with mental health concerns and direct to appropriate services

• Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust- Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust provides free social and community services that strengthen the wellbeing of whānau, rangatahi and tamariki. https://www.wellbeingnc.org.nz/

Emotional Regulation:

• Feel Brave: Feel brave creates content (books and videos) that helps children manage tough emotions and reach their creative potential. It was founded by Avril McDonald who is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Feel Brave series of books which have been translated into seven different languages and are used and loved all over the world. https://www.feelbrave.com/

• Pause, Breathe, Smile: Whole-school programme to teach mindfulness and emotional literacy skills. https://pausebreathesmile.nz/

• Enabling Youth: works with at risk Youth/Rangatahi and young people between 11 and 30 years of age (Christchurch and North Canterbury) and 12 - 18 (South Canterbury). The "Getting it Together" programme involves 10 - 15 sessions. The individualised programme operates each week, with face-to-face sessions and supported learning, while young people are engaged in the programme. Participants are supported or expected to practice their learning throughout the week and review their progress with their tutor/clinician at the next session. Tutors/clinicians are available throughout the week to assist the young people and their whanāu. Some key challenges Enabling Youth target self-esteem, regulating emotions and behaviours, relationship management, coping with grief and loss, problem solving and life skills.

• Catholic Social Services: Support programmes available for behaviour, parenting, mental health and wellbeing support. Referral form and more info on their website: http://css.nzl.org/?page_id=895

• Sparklers: https://sparklers.org.nz/

• Smiling Mind: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Food Banks - Local

Waimakariri

Kaiapoi Community Support KCS Food Bank

The Salvation Army Rangiora Foodbank New Zealand | Salvation Army Rangiora

St Vincent de Paul Society – Rangiora St Vincent de Paul Pantry

St Vincent de Paul Society – Kaiapoi St Vincent de Paul Pantry

Oxford Community Trust Oxford Community Trust

Hope Community Trust Hope Community Trust

Hurunui

Amberley Foodbank Amberley Food Bank

Hurunui District Council Food Banks

Grief and loss:

• Kenzie’s Gift: Kenzie’s Gift supports the mental health of tamariki (children), mātātahi (young people) and families affected by serious illness or grief within the family. They have grief kits and extensive online resources https://www.kenziesgift.com/#

• Apart of Me: Best for Intermediate aged kids 11+. A video game to support with the loss of a loved one. https://www.apartofme.app/

• Pillars: Supporting positive futures for whānau of people serving a sentence.

https://www.pillars.org.nz/

• Seasons for Growth Programme: An 8-week programme based on the 4 seasons to explore change, loss, and grief and equip tamariki with skills. Can be requested and run by Mana Ake Kaimahi. Also delivered by Catholic Social Services termly (also courses for adults), dates updated on their website: http://css.nzl.org/?page_id=14

• Skylight Resources:

Lots of pathways on their website that have resources on different topics.

Eg. Parental Separation, Death and Dying, Behaviour, Relationships, Family Change

https://www.skylight.org.nz/

Parenting Support:

• Tuning into Kids & Teens – see Mana Ake website for up-to-date times available during term. Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow

• Presbyterian Support Family works – Social work, Counselling, Psychology, Incredible Years and Incredible Years Autism. Tuning into Kids, Tuning into Teens. Awhina Mai. What we do - Find the right service for you - Presbyterian Support (psuppersouth.org.nz)

• Barnados: Child and Family Wellbeing support. Parenting Support & Parenting through Separation. Leap: LEAP social work support for children and whānau facing multiple challenges. Contact: Barnardos | Barnardos New Zealand

• Birthright Canterbury: Suitable for one-parent whānau. Home visits from social workers who work alongside whānau to plan and set goals. Support for whānau to engage with other community services. Low-cost, whānau-friendly events during school holidays and for special occasions Parenting groups. Email administrator@birthrightchch.org.nz for a referral form, or Phone the service on (03) 366-9456 or 0800-457-146.

• Catholic Social Services: Counselling, courses and parenting supports and programmes including “Parenting Spirited Young People”. See website for further details. Parenting Spirited Young People | Catholic Social Services (nzl.org)

• Christchurch Methodist Mission: Work with Adults, Parents, Whānau (mmsi.org.nz)

• Kidz need Dadz : help with parenting, relationship separation, assistance with legal advice and mentoring, information on health and wellbeing services for men, and events for dads to meet up. Parenting Courses, Mediation – Shared Care, Surviving Separation. Emotional and practical support: for at-home, teen, expectant, and solo dads; with depression, grief, loss, separation anxiety; for fathers of special needs children. Website: Kidz Need Dadz

• Big Life Journal: Printables sent weekly upon registration, podcast, resources around growth mindset and wellbeing for kids

• Parenting Place: Resources and blog posts to share on your school website/ FB, https://parentingplace.nz/resources

• Grandparents Raising Grandkids: https://www.grg.org.nz/

Social Skills:

• Talk Together: A private specialist social skills group provider. They support children with mild to moderate social communication challenges. They run termly groups for kids to sign up to. Check out the current timetable to find the closest group to you. There are online options too. https://www.talktogether.co.nz/social-skills-groups

• Involvement in activities: Encourage involvement in community activities to stretch their comfort zone and get them interacting with other tamariki. Eg. Scouts, Girl Guides, Youth groups, Sports clubs, Surf Lifesaving.

Local groups and activities for kids to be involved in:

• Check out CINCH – Community Information Christchurch under Waimakariri

https://www.cinch.org.nz/categories/a-z/w/3041/entries?filter1=2449 and Hurunui https://www.cinch.org.nz/entries?keyword=Hurunui.

• Or the North Canterbury Directory https://www.northcanterbury.net/directory/category.php?cat=60&area=18