Description
We are a not-for-profit organisation based in the community whose purpose is to support people who experience mental illness.
We warmly invite people who experience mental health issues to join Step Ahead Trust. We are a welcoming, understanding and accepting place that helps people to recover by providing a full programme of activities. The aim of the Trust is to empower people to return to community life and wellness.
Members decide which activities they would like to attend. We have a wide range, from physical activities like walking, tramping, swimming, biking and Tai Chi through to all sorts of other activities like days out, meals, sewing, computer and digital assistance, education session and arts and crafts. All activities are low cost, most around $2, some at no cost at all.
Give us a call to come along and have a look around and see what you would like to attend.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
No annual charges
Some charges on activities. Please refer to our Programme for costs. Most are free or a very low cost.
Hours
Most activities take place between 10.00am and 4.00pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings.
Location operating days:
| Stanmore Road, Christchurch | Monday - Friday |
| Puriri Street, Christchurch | Monday - Friday |
| Rangiora Musical Society Rooms, Rangiora | Monday and Wednesday |
| 44 Cass Street, Ashburton | Wednesday and Friday |
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Members enjoy a diverse range of activities and events on a weekly basis. Most activities take place between 10am and 4pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings. Activity programmes are sent to members each month, and can also be accessed on the Programmes page. Activities fall under the following categories: Creative e.g. art, craft Health & Fitness e.g. healthy cooking/lifestyle, walking, sport and recreation Social & Life Skills e.g. coffee mornings and meals, educational speakers, volunteer opportunities Special Events e.g. outings and day trips Our web page always has an up to date programme of the activities that are available so check that out to find out about the wide range of activities that are on offer.
Members enjoy a diverse range of activities and events on a weekly basis. Most activities take place between 10am and 4pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings. Activity programmes are sent to members each month, and can also be accessed on the Programmes page. Activities fall under the following categories: Creative e.g. art, craft Health & Fitness e.g. healthy cooking/lifestyle, walking, sport and recreation Social & Life Skills e.g. coffee mornings and meals, educational speakers, volunteer opportunities Special Events e.g. outings and day trips Our web page always has an up to date programme of the activities that are available so check that out to find out about the wide range of activities that are on offer.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury, South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
If you are
- aged over 18 years
- have a diagnosed mental illness
- are able to attend and participate independently
we’d love to hear from you! To find out more, our Membership Info Booklet may be helpful. You can refer yourself, or be referred by your support person or clinician at your request. There is no formal referral form.
Membership application process here
Description
Members enjoy a diverse range of activities and events on a weekly basis. Most activities take place between 10am and 4pm weekdays, with some held in the evenings. Activity programmes are sent to members each month, and can also be accessed on the Programmes page.
Activities fall under the following categories:
- Creative e.g. art, craft
- Health & Fitness e.g. healthy cooking/lifestyle, walking, sport and recreation
- Social & Life Skills e.g. coffee mornings and meals, educational speakers, volunteer opportunities
- Special Events e.g. outings and day trips
Our web page always has an up to date programme of the activities that are available so check that out to find out about the wide range of activities that are on offer.
Members at Step Ahead regularly provide support to one another. Also several members of the staff have had lived experience. Members provide support to each other in a number of different ways. They might just listen, be a buddy to new members, offer encouragement, steer you in the right direction to someone who may be able to help or share their own experience of what has been helpful to them. If members require additional support over and above the peer support services that we offer, information and access to an appropriate service will be provided.
Members at Step Ahead regularly provide support to one another. Also several members of the staff have had lived experience. Members provide support to each other in a number of different ways. They might just listen, be a buddy to new members, offer encouragement, steer you in the right direction to someone who may be able to help or share their own experience of what has been helpful to them. If members require additional support over and above the peer support services that we offer, information and access to an appropriate service will be provided.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
If you would like to know more about peer support at Step Ahead, including who the peer supporters are, talk to any staff member.
Description
Members at Step Ahead regularly provide support to one another. Also several members of the staff have had lived experience.
Members provide support to each other in a number of different ways. They might just listen, be a buddy to new members, offer encouragement, steer you in the right direction to someone who may be able to help or share their own experience of what has been helpful to them.
If members require additional support over and above the peer support services that we offer, information and access to an appropriate service will be provided.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
167 Stanmore Road, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 389 4001
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Fax
(03) 389 4042
Email
Website
9 Puriri Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 389 4001
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Fax
(03) 389 4042
Email
Website
44 Cass Street, Ashburton
Canterbury
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Phone
0800 OUTREACH (0800 688 732)
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Fax
(03) 389 4042
Email
Website
189 Northbrook Road, Rangiora
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 389 4001
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Fax
(03) 389 4042
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:37AM on March 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Step Ahead Trust.