Waitematā Directory of Support Services

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An emergency 111 TXT service for people with hearing or speech difficulties.Do you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone? Register now for the 111 TXT service so you can contact Fire, Ambulance or Police in an emergency. For more information and registration, visit www.police.govt.nz/111-txt

An emergency 111 TXT service for people with hearing or speech difficulties.Do you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone? Register now for the 111 TXT service so you can contact Fire, Ambulance or Police in an emergency. For more information and registration, visit www.police.govt.nz/111-txt

• Are you feeling stressed or just need someone to talk to?• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or down?Whatever it is, 1737 are there. ‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or you can talk to a peer support worker. Their service is completely free.

• Are you feeling stressed or just need someone to talk to?• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or down?Whatever it is, 1737 are there. ‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or you can talk to a peer support worker. Their service is completely free.

• Are you feeling stressed or just need someone to talk to?• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or down?Whatever it is, 1737 are there. ‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or you can talk to a peer support worker. Their service is completely free.

• Are you feeling stressed or just need someone to talk to?• Are you feeling down or a bit overwhelmed?• Do you know someone who is feeling out-of-sorts or down?Whatever it is, 1737 are there. ‘1737, need to talk?’ is New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or free text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor or you can talk to a peer support worker. Their service is completely free.

The 60s Up Movement has 32 Branches throughout NZ, and welcomes men & women from the age of 50yrs to join them.Each Branch has activities such as:trips, entertainment, shared & restaurant lunches, speakers, bowls, cards and more, with the emphasis on participation and fun.For information to enable you to contact your nearest branch please get in touch or visit the website.

A Girl Called Hope provides Wellbeing Programmes both Residential and in Community for young women (16-28yrs) from throughout Aotearoa. They exist for young women who are motivated for change & facing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, disordered eating & self-harm. The Residential Wellbeing programme utilises CBT & is DBT informed & the experience of living in community is explored through individual counselling, group process, staff coaching and self-discovery through the daily routines and rhythms. Programme is voluntary, participation is necessary for growth.

A Girl Called Hope provides Wellbeing Programmes, both Residential and in Community for young women (16-28yrs) from throughout Aotearoa. The programmes are to strengthen resilience and promote healthy coping skills. The Residential Wellbeing Programme is voluntary and entails 16 weeks living on site (Auckland) and regular weekend leave to remain connected to whanau. 8 weeks remote counselling is offered upon return to community, as part of the 12 month Transition Support.

ASL supports persons with intellectual disability in the community in West Auckland. The service provides residential support in a range of flexible home life options and opportunities related to day support in an arts gallery; fostering community connections through volunteering and employment.To find out more contact Carissa on extension 11.

Abilities is a not-for-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful work (such as recycling, hard drive & data destruction, e waste services, assembly and packaging etc).Abilities achieve this through the employment of people with disabilities at their facility, undertaking work suited to the ability of each individual in a safe and supportive environment.Services provided by Abilities staff will incur a cost.

Abuse Prevention Services provides group programmes for men, women and children who have caused or experienced family violence/abuse and want help to make positive changes to their lives.• Men's Non Violence Programme• Women's Safety Programme• Children's Safety ProgrammeFor services for Women, Children and Youth please call 021 023 20297.For services for men please call 022 152 4186.

Abuse Prevention Services provides group programmes for men, women and children who have caused or experienced family violence/abuse and want help to make positive changes to their lives.• Men's Non Violence Programme• Women's Safety Programme• Children's Safety ProgrammeFor services for Women, Children and Youth please call 021 023 20297.For services for men please call 022 152 4186.

Achilles is a worldwide organisation whose mission is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics.Breaking down barriers that people with disabilities may face when wanting to get active.

ActivAsian aims to increase sport, active recreation and play participation within the Asian community. This is achieved by making relevant information more accessible while improving the capability of Regional Sport Organisations, Clubs and Schools to engage their Asian communities, and ultimately increase sport, active recreation and play opportunities for the Asian community.

ActivAsian aims to increase sport, active recreation and play participation within the Asian community. This is achieved by making relevant information more accessible while improving the capability of Regional Sport Organisations, Clubs and Schools to engage their Asian communities, and ultimately increase sport, active recreation and play opportunities for the Asian community.

Accredited Oranga Tamariki provider, offering specialised mobile parenting and family developing program. Delivered to families in their home to suit their schedule. Topics include:• Behaviour management for children, stress management, self-care, co- parenting, family organisation and routines• High level of flexibility including evenings and weekends• Respects and considers the culture, values and uniqueness of families

Accredited Oranga Tamariki provider, offering specialised mobile parenting and family developing program. Delivered to families in their home to suit their schedule. Topics include:• Behaviour management for children, stress management, self-care, co- parenting, family organisation and routines• High level of flexibility including evenings and weekends• Respects and considers the culture, values and uniqueness of families

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life. AEA have several regular Zoom meetings each week to which all are welcome. Visit www.addictiveeatersanonymous.org/meetings for further details and links to join their meetings.