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Timaru Mental Health Support Trust - Victoria House
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Description
During the Covid 19 response Victoria House is operating differently than normal, in accordance with the Ministry of Health. What our service looks like will change as we progress through different levels of the response. Please make contact with us via email or phone and we will update you on what we are offering at present.
Our mission is to enhance the wellness of people with mental illness, through helping them achieve goals in the world outside of illness and therapy models.
Kia whakakaha ake te oranga o nga tangata whaiora e pa ana ki te hinengaro mauiuitanga, ma roto i nga awhi ki a ratou, kia whiwhi ai ratou i nga whainga i roto i te ao kei waho o tenei mauiuitanga me te tauira whakatika oranga.
Programmes
Victoria House Services and Activities
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Description
At Victoria House we provide a range of scheduled daily activites as well as drop-in centre services.
Daily activities are available at Victoria House and within the local community. There…
Employment Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Supported employment
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Anyone can refer to Victoria House (including self referrals) We do require confirmation of a Mental Health Diagnosis from a Health Professional to support the referral. Please feel free to…
Description
Our Employment Support assists people who are affected by mental illness and/or addictions access and maintain employment opportunities. Services provided include:
- Employment support and education
- Career planning
- Assistance with CV…
Staff
Victoria House Staff
Victoria House is staffed by suitably qualified Mental Health and Addiction Support Workers who have a variety of qualifications, skills and experience.
Tutors
Victoria House also employs a number of tutors to lead some of our activities. These tutors have been employed at Victoria House because they have impressive skills in their chosen craft and also have an understanding and empathy for those with Mental Illness and Addiction
Consumer Advisor
A Consumer Advisor is involved in the broad operational planning of the organisation and liaises with the Board. The Consumer Advisor runs a house meeting once a fortnight before the Thursday evening meal to obtain feedback from clients. They are also available during the week to meet to offer support to clients of Victoria House
Māori Representative
An appointed Māori representative is available to offer support to the consumers/tangata whaiora who enter the service to ensure their needs are met
Pacific Island Representative
An appointed Pacific Island representative is available to offer support to consumers/tangata whaiora to ensure their needs are met.
Charges
There is a small charge for meals, in order to cover costs.
All other services and activities are free.
Hours
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat – Sun | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Our operating hours may change during the Covid 19 response
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), South Canterbury Anniversary (26 Sep), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Public Transport
We provide some transport to our clients to assist them in attending our activities. Information about the transport available is available from the Support Workers at Victoria house
We also provide transport to those in Waimate and Temuka once a month to attend our weekend service. (Booking is essential)
Parking
There is a large carpark at the back of the house available for use during our opening hours
Contact Details
83 King Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 688 8889
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Fax
(03) 688 3892
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Mobile
027 686 1738
Email
83 King Street
Timaru 7910
Street Address
83 King Street
Timaru 7910
Postal Address
P O Box 612
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 1:08PM on January 20, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Timaru Mental Health Support Trust - Victoria House.