Community Health and Social Services in Canterbury
These community organisations can provide information, guidance, advice, and resources and often specialise in an area of support.
Information, education & support providers 72 results
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Vaccination Helpline
Vaccination booking support for a range of vaccines including for COVID, flu, measles (MMR) and whooping cough (Boostrix).
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Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent is a nationwide charity that supports families caring for children with disabilities or health impairments.
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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki Walk in
Pasifika O Aoraki Services provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.
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SafeMan SafeFamily Walk in
SMSF works to help men break the cycle of violence through a process of recovery which is life-changing, life-long and transferable.
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Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
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The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ
Our aim is to prevent meningitis by ensuring families have accurate information, early diagnosis and quick treatment
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Kenzie's Gift
Kenzie’s Gift supports the mental health of tamariki (children) and mātātahi (young people) affected by serious illness or grief.
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Breast Cancer Support
Have you experienced a diagnosis of breast cancer, recently or in the past, and would like to speak with women who understand, know ‘how it
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Florence Nightingale Agency
Delivering personalised care to create meaningful outcomes for individuals and their whānau
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People First New Zealand
We are a Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) and a national self-advocacy organisation that is run by and for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
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Disability Helpline
Vaccination booking support for the Disability Community, call 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988
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Shama Walk in
Shama supports ethnic people who have perpetrated or experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
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Asian Network Inc. (TANI) Walk in
TANI supports Asian New Zealanders to enjoy optimal quality of life and wellbeing and to develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
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SPELD NZ
Detailed diagnostic assessment, specialised one-on-one tuition and support for children and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
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Continence New Zealand
Continence NZ is a multi-disciplinary body that actively facilitates continence promotion throughout New Zealand.
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Healthvision Walk in
Healthvision is a leading healthcare provider specialising in homecare, community nursing, allied health, rehabilitation, and health & wellbeing services across New Zealand.
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Otautahi Māori Women's Refuge t.a Te Whare Hauora
Te Whare Hauora is a by-Māori-for-Māori provider offering a safe place for wahine and tamariki affected by domestic violence.
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RainbowYOUTH Walk in
RainbowYOUTH is a national organisation dedicated to providing support, information and advocacy for queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.
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The Loft Walk in
The Loft is a way for the people of Canterbury to access a wide range of health and wellbeing services.
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The Child Psychology Service
The Child Psychology Service is a team of experienced child and adolescent psychologists, counsellors & psychiatrists, located throughout New Zealand
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
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Skylight Trust Walk in
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
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Decide
DECIDE, the National Abortion Telehealth Service connects people anywhere in New Zealand with abortion providers.
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Lung Foundation New Zealand
Lung Foundation NZ is an independent non-government organisation dedicated to promoting healthy lungs and early detection of lung disease
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Hospice Mid Canterbury Walk in
Hospice Mid-Canterbury provides support for those with a life-limiting illness, their whānau and caregivers.
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STOP
Stop provides community-based assessment and intervention services for adolescents and adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and for children with concerning sexual behaviours.
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Gut Cancer Foundation
The Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) is dedicated to improving the outcomes for patients with gastro-intestinal cancer.
