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The Loft
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Description
The Loft is a way for the people of Canterbury to access a wide range of health and wellbeing services. Located on the first floor of the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs, The Loft is a purpose-built space that is home to a broad range of social and community services.
The Loft exists to support the safety and overall wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Here you can more easily access support from multiple services, working together in one shared space.
Welcome to The Loft!
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals
Make an appointment
Use our Registration Form to contact us directly.
Walk in
You can drop into The Loft between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and ask to speak to a Kaitūhono Hapori/Community Connector.
We can often see people immediately, but please be aware there may be a wait.
Website / App
https://www.theloftchristchurch.org.nz/Contact-Us
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
The Loft provides a comprehensive range of community and social wellbeing services that support children, families and the community. Services include family and sexual violence services, parenting support, mental health services, financial and budgeting support, and more.
The Loft provides a comprehensive range of community and social wellbeing services that support children, families and the community. Services include family and sexual violence services, parenting support, mental health services, financial and budgeting support, and more.
The Loft provides a comprehensive range of community and social wellbeing services that support children, families and the community. Services include family and sexual violence services, parenting support, mental health services, financial and budgeting support, and more.
The Loft partners with Aviva to provide support to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to live free from family or sexual violence/abuse. They support people who have experienced violence, and those who use it, to create healthy relationships and brighter futures.
The Loft partners with Aviva to provide support to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to live free from family or sexual violence/abuse. They support people who have experienced violence, and those who use it, to create healthy relationships and brighter futures.
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
The Loft partners with Aviva to provide support to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to live free from family or sexual violence/abuse. They support people who have experienced violence, and those who use it, to create healthy relationships and brighter futures.
Asian Family Services is the only provider for Asian people who are affected by gambling harm/mental health issue in New Zealand. Asian Family Services was established in 1998 to provide counselling, public health education and support for all Asians
Asian Family Services is the only provider for Asian people who are affected by gambling harm/mental health issue in New Zealand. Asian Family Services was established in 1998 to provide counselling, public health education and support for all Asians
Asian Family Services is the only provider for Asian people who are affected by gambling harm/mental health issue in New Zealand. Asian Family Services was established in 1998 to provide counselling, public health education and support for all Asians
The Loft partners with Aviva Goodloans to provide no and low interest loans to people on limited incomes. These loans are provided through Good Shepherd NZ and we are committed to safe & affordable lending. They also partner with Kingdom Resources’ to provide free financial mentoring and advice.
The Loft partners with Aviva Goodloans to provide no and low interest loans to people on limited incomes. These loans are provided through Good Shepherd NZ and we are committed to safe & affordable lending. They also partner with Kingdom Resources’ to provide free financial mentoring and advice.
The Loft partners with Aviva Goodloans to provide no and low interest loans to people on limited incomes. These loans are provided through Good Shepherd NZ and we are committed to safe & affordable lending.
They also partner with Kingdom Resources’ to provide free financial mentoring and advice.
The Loft partners with Christchurch Resettlement Services to support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds living in Christchurch to settle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of professional services that build on strengths to promote wellbeing.
The Loft partners with Christchurch Resettlement Services to support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds living in Christchurch to settle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of professional services that build on strengths to promote wellbeing.
The Loft partners with Christchurch Resettlement Services to support people from refugee and migrant backgrounds living in Christchurch to settle successfully in New Zealand by providing a range of professional services that build on strengths to promote wellbeing.
The Loft partners with PGF services to provide free, professional and confidential counselling and support to anyone affected by gambling.
The Loft partners with PGF services to provide free, professional and confidential counselling and support to anyone affected by gambling.
The Loft partners with PGF services to provide free, professional and confidential counselling and support to anyone affected by gambling.
Enliven East Christchurch Kaumātua Service aims to support the independence, social inclusion, health and wellbeing of our valued kaumātua/older people who live in the East Christchurch suburbs.
Enliven East Christchurch Kaumātua Service aims to support the independence, social inclusion, health and wellbeing of our valued kaumātua/older people who live in the East Christchurch suburbs.
Enliven East Christchurch Kaumātua Service aims to support the independence, social inclusion, health and wellbeing of our valued kaumātua/older people who live in the East Christchurch suburbs.
The Loft partners with Enabling Good Lives (EGL) is a new approach to supporting disabled people that offers greater choice and control over the supports they receive, so that they can plan for the lives they want.
The Loft partners with Enabling Good Lives (EGL) is a new approach to supporting disabled people that offers greater choice and control over the supports they receive, so that they can plan for the lives they want.
The Loft partners with Enabling Good Lives (EGL) is a new approach to supporting disabled people that offers greater choice and control over the supports they receive, so that they can plan for the lives they want.
Plunket provide health and support services for the development and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child.
Plunket provide health and support services for the development and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child.
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
Plunket provide health and support services for the development and wellbeing of children under 5. Plunket works together with families and communities, to ensure the best start for every child.
The Loft partners with Community Law Canterbury is a not-for-profit organisation which works to reduce and remove barriers to the law. They provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury and the Grey and Westland Districts, who face barriers in accessing justice.
The Loft partners with Community Law Canterbury is a not-for-profit organisation which works to reduce and remove barriers to the law. They provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury and the Grey and Westland Districts, who face barriers in accessing justice.
- Legal advice
The Loft partners with Community Law Canterbury is a not-for-profit organisation which works to reduce and remove barriers to the law. They provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury and the Grey and Westland Districts, who face barriers in accessing justice.
The Loft partners with LinkPeople to help people to find and access the health, social, wellbeing and housing support they need to live well - whether that means advocating for someone to make it easier to access services, or helping them find a place to call home.
The Loft partners with LinkPeople to help people to find and access the health, social, wellbeing and housing support they need to live well - whether that means advocating for someone to make it easier to access services, or helping them find a place to call home.
The Loft partners with LinkPeople to help people to find and access the health, social, wellbeing and housing support they need to live well - whether that means advocating for someone to make it easier to access services, or helping them find a place to call home.
The Loft partners with Citizens Advice Bureau to provide clients with information, and discuss a strategy or plan of how to address their issues or needs.
The Loft partners with Citizens Advice Bureau to provide clients with information, and discuss a strategy or plan of how to address their issues or needs.
The Loft partners with Citizens Advice Bureau to provide clients with information, and discuss a strategy or plan of how to address their issues or needs.
The Loft partners with Mapu Maia who provide a holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective. They offer free, professional and confidential counselling services and education. We also partner with Pacific Peoples Trust who support financial literacy / capability.
The Loft partners with Mapu Maia who provide a holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective. They offer free, professional and confidential counselling services and education. We also partner with Pacific Peoples Trust who support financial literacy / capability.
The Loft partners with Mapu Maia who provide a holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective. They offer free, professional and confidential counselling services and education. We also partner with Pacific Peoples Trust who support financial literacy / capability.
We partner with Kidz need Dadz who aim to strengthen father-child relationships through support, education and fun so that children have engaged fathers within loving families to help them thrive.
We partner with Kidz need Dadz who aim to strengthen father-child relationships through support, education and fun so that children have engaged fathers within loving families to help them thrive.
We partner with Kidz need Dadz who aim to strengthen father-child relationships through support, education and fun so that children have engaged fathers within loving families to help them thrive.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Support to make decisions, A longer appointment time, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
Free parking up to 3 hours is available at Eastgate Mall
Region
Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 865 638
Email
Website
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheLoftChristchurch
Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Cnr Buckleys Road & Linwood Avenue
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
(Access to Level 1 via two lifts or an escalator or stairs)
(Located between Linwood Library & Linwood Medical Centre)
Street Address
Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Cnr Buckleys Road & Linwood Avenue
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
(Access to Level 1 via two lifts or an escalator or stairs)
(Located between Linwood Library & Linwood Medical Centre)
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This page was last updated at 7:48AM on November 28, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by The Loft.