Women’s Refuge
Mission statement?
Description: We are a women’s organisation for women and their children, here to help prevent and stop family violence in New Zealand. If you are experiencing any form of abuse in your family or your relationship, or know someone who is, there are many ways we can help you – for free, and confidentially. We’d love to help whether you have children or not. Women’s Refuge services include:
Address: 21 Grosvenor St, Dunedin Web Address: www.womensrefuge.org.nz Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? Womens Refuge is relevant to Mental Health and Addiction because it supports females and their families that may be experiencing violence and who also experience a Mental illness or suffer from Addiction. Moana House
"MOANA HOUSE IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY FOR ADULT MALE OFFENDERS WHO WANT TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND BEHAVIOUR FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THEMSELVES, THEIR WHANAU AND
THEIR COMMUNITIES." Description:Moana House is a well-established residential therapeutic community for adult male offenders who want to change their lives. Many of our residents may also have a history of alcohol and/or drug abuse. We wish to provide a supportive family environment and a safe place to change. A long-term residential programme, which offers:
To be eligible to attend the Moana House Programme you must be an adult male of 17 years or over, with an offending history. It is not necessary to be referred through an agency - referral may be made by self, or family and friends, through Community Probation, the Courts, Prison Services, or Community Alcohol and Drug Services. We will also accept men who are undergoing Opioid Substitution Treatment. Declined Moana House does not consider men for admission who are in the following categories:
You will be on a Work and Income New Zealand benefit while you do the programme. The majority of this goes to Moana House for board, and you are entitled to a personal allowance. Out of this you will pay child support, fines and reparations, and any hire purchase or other outstanding debts. This is another area of your life that you are expected to take responsibility for. Staff will be able to assist you with this initially. Referrals: A phone call, letter, fax or email is all it takes! Email: [email protected] Telephone: (03) 477 - 0842 Address: 402 High St, Dunedin Website: www.moanahouse.net How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? Moana House is relevant to Mental Health and Addiction because it provides support and help fro people suffering from a Mental Illness or from Addiction. This service can help connect people back with their families that they may have lost contact with due to the Mental Health or Addiction. Family Planning
Family Planning provide clinical sexual and reproductive services.
Family Planning is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that has been operating for 75 years. They work to promote a positive view of sexuality to enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Family Planning provides a range of services including sexual and reproductive health information, clinical services, education and training and research. We work with people of any gender, age, nationality or sexual orientation. We aim to help people make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. There is no need for a referral. Clinic visits are free for people under 22. Full range of Family Planning Services:
Website: www.familyplanning.org.nz Email: [email protected] Contact numbers Phone: (03) 477 5850 Normal opening hours Appointments can be made during the following hours: Monday 8.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday 8.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Phone line availability may differ from the above hours. Drop-in hours Drop in visits can be made during the following hours (no appointment necessary): Monday - Tuesday 1.00pm - 4.30pm Wednesday 9.00am - 12.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm Sometimes the times for drop-in clinics may be different from those advertised or it may take a while to see everyone who’s waiting. Waiting times will vary so if time is an issue for you, it may be best to ring the clinic to make an appointment or to check that the drop-in clinic is running as scheduled. How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? Family planning is relevant to Mental Health and Addiction because it provides support and information around sexual health for clients. |
Edgar CentreExperience Dunedin’s great indoors
Description: The Edgar Centre is one of the largest, and most successful, multi-use venues in Australasia. Initially designed as an indoor sporting arena, extensive improvements over the years have resulted in us also becoming a very popular choice for meetings, dinners, weddings, conferences, craft shows, trade shows, expos and even concerts featuring international artists, From large scale events to small gatherings we have the space and experience to meet your needs. As well as successfully hosting local, regional and national events in a variety of sports, we cater for a number of social recreational activities, sports and hobbies. From coaching children through to All Blacks training sessions, we can usually accommodate everyone. Regular competitions are an important feature of our unique venue, which is highly regarded by the local community. No referral is necessary. Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 10:00pm Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm Address: 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.edgarcentre.co.nz Phone Number: 03 456 1200 How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? The Edgar centre is relevant to Mental Health and Addiction because it provides somewhere for people who suffer from a Mental illness or Addiction, to exercise and a place for their families to spend time with them as well. Pacific Islands Centre
We are here to ensure you succeed in your studies and return to your family and community with your mission accomplished. Let us help you get there!
Description:Otago's Pacific Islands Centre is a little bit of the Pacific right in the middle of campus! It's a welcoming environment designed to help all students of Pacific descent to make the most of their time at University. Students use the Centre for advice on anything from academic assistance, scholarships and accommodation to legal and immigration matters and places to worship. The Centre also organises a variety of academic, cultural and social events throughout the year. We are here to ensure you succeed in your studies and return to your family and community with your mission accomplished. Let us help you get there! Telephone: 03 479 8278 Email: [email protected] Website: www.otago.ac.nz/pacific Address: 1 Leithbank St How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? Otago pacific Island Centre is relevant to Mental Health and Addiction because it helps support Pacific Students the may suffer from Mental Health or addiction, that are studying at Otago University. Family Works
We want all children/tamariki to flourish, so we work to support them and their families/whanau and to champion their cause in our communities.
Description:Family Works is the name for Presbyterian Support Otago’s services for children, young people and families. Presbyterian Support is trusted by New Zealanders and the government to deliver expert and caring community services. They have been helping New Zealand’s most disadvantaged families for over 100 years. Their services are available to everyone and include: family and social work, advocacy, budget advice, counselling, group support and parenting programmes, mentoring and youth transition programmes. Many of their services are offered from their base at Presbyterian Support Centre, 407 Moray Place, Dunedin. At Family Works they know family life can be challenging, no matter what experience and resources your family has. They will respect your strengths and help you build upon them because they believe that strong families build strong communities. Address: 407 Moray Place Phone: 03 477 7116 Website: www.familyworks.org.nz How is this service relevant to Mental Health and Addiction and how would this service be relevant to my client and their family/whanau? Family works is relevant to Mental health and Addiction because it provides support for clients who may need support gaining back a more solid relationship with their children or family. |