We have a diverse team of passionate contractors with varying qualifications and life experience; all skilled in the area of Loss and Grief.
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Loss and Grief Centre
17 The Crescent, Invercargill
Contact Details
Phone (03) 214 0393
Mobile 027 443 8788
Email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
Street Address
17 The Crescent
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
17 The Crescent
Invercargill 9810
Description
We are here to help you in navigating the journey through Loss and Grief.
We offer support for people living with loss and grief of any sort- including grief from bereavement, separation, illness, isolation and other life changes. More
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
There is no cost to use our drop in or support groups but we do appreciate a koha/donation.
Subsidised counselling and individual support sessions available.
We provide Work and income subsidised counselling.
The Loss and Grief Centre is reliant on community donations and grants.
Workshops are run at a cost to participants.
Hours
17 The Crescent, Invercargill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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9.30am - 1 pm Mondays at Gore base
032140393
0274438788
lossandgriefcentre@gmail
Christmas
Invercargill base closes late December / Reopens late January
Refection space and Remeberance Service:
These run in December and are open to everyone.
Details will be publicised in advance
Contact 1737 for help over the holidays.
There will be no support groups in December/January.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
6 Fairfield Street, Gore
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Our Gore service does not operate during school holidays
Contact us on 0274438788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
224 Great North Road, Winton
Visits by appointment only
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
2 McQueen Avenue, Mataura
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
21 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
79 Birchwood Road, Ohai
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
176 Main Street, Otautau
Contact us to arrange support on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with. Hours: Invercargill: Drop-In all week Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm Gore: Weekly Drop-In Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm Winton: Appointment Based By appointment Mataura: Appointment Based By appointment Ohai: Appointment Based By appointment Te Anau: Appointment Based By appointment
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with. Hours: Invercargill: Drop-In all week Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm Gore: Weekly Drop-In Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm Winton: Appointment Based By appointment Mataura: Appointment Based By appointment Ohai: Appointment Based By appointment Te Anau: Appointment Based By appointment
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self Referral via phone, mobile, email, website or in person during centre hours.
Organisation referrals and enquiries welcome; related information preferred via email.
We prefer GP referrals to come via email.
We will only accept referrals where consent has been given to do so.
Description
We are open throughout the week. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with.
Hours:
Invercargill: Drop-In all week
Monday - Friday; 10am - 4pm
Gore: Weekly Drop-In
Every Monday; 9.30am-1pm
Winton: Appointment Based
By appointment
Mataura: Appointment Based
By appointment
Ohai: Appointment Based
By appointment
Te Anau: Appointment Based
By appointment
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups Men's Support Group Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment -Monthly Women's Support Group Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment -Monthly Therapeutic Art Group An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches -As arranged Walk and Talk Group Come along and meet others while walking -Weekly in warm months & Fortnightly when cooler Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups Men's Support Group Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment -Monthly Women's Support Group Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment -Monthly Therapeutic Art Group An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches -As arranged Walk and Talk Group Come along and meet others while walking -Weekly in warm months & Fortnightly when cooler Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals are welcome to participate in support groups, as and when they need them. You can contact us prior to attending or just come along on the day.
Description
For Support Groups dates please go to https://www.lossandgriefcentre.com/support-groups
Men's Support Group
Meet with other men experiencing loss and grief in a warm, supportive environment -Monthly
Women's Support Group
Meet other women living with grief in a safe and supportive environment -Monthly
Therapeutic Art Group
An opportunity to come along and work through your loss using a range of art approaches -As arranged
Walk and Talk Group
Come along and meet others while walking -Weekly in warm months & Fortnightly when cooler
Please contact us if there's a support group we're not currently offering that you'd be interested in.
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Subsidised counselling available. We provide Work and Income subsidised counselling.
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief. Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief. Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Individuals must meet one of the criteria below to be considered for home/school-based visits from a support worker:
- The client is physically unable to attend the centre including mobility issues and residential barriers.
- The client is financially unable to pay for transport to attend the centre.
- The client has been formally referred for specific support from another professional partner eg. G.P.
- The client’s employment/schooling is a barrier to accessing open hours.
- The client is emotionally too distraught to attend the centre.
- The client is too young to attend the centre.
There will be an initial allocation of up to 3 visits/contacts to assess and determine the needs of the individual.
Description
The community care service offers support to those who are unable to physically attend the loss and grief centre during open drop in hours. This service is designed to offer wider support to Southlanders living with loss and grief.
Community Care can be provided at an individual's home, rest home or school.
Support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including: counselling/support sessions a resource pack
Support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including: counselling/support sessions a resource pack
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support, Maternal counselling and support
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact the loss and grief centre on 027 443 8788 or email lossandgriefcentre@gmail.com
You can also pop in to one of our drop in centres to arrange accessing this service
Description
Support available for whānau who have experienced baby or pregnancy loss including:
- counselling/support sessions
- a resource pack
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Online Booking URL
Parking
Parking is available on The Crescent. These are on the citys meter paying system with the meter situated outside the Little Indian restuarant two doors down.
Website
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/loss-and-grief-centre/