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Lighthouse Southland
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence
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Description
Lighthouse Southland provide the following programmes and support:
- Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
- Prevention of family violence programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
- Safety Programmes for those experiencing violence.
- Adolescent Programme for young people aged 12-17yrs using violence/aggressive behaviour.
Our vision is to see those in our community feel valued and safe in relationships.
Our team are here to help, support and listen in a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment.
Our Pou:
Whanaungatanga— Relationships and Connections
Kaitiakitanga— Protection and Accountability
Manaakitanga— Respect, Care and Compassion
Tika & Pono- Integrity and Authenticity
Staff
Lighthouse is overseen by a Board and has a Manager, Practice Manager and Family Violence Practitioners.
All of our team bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us if you have any queries, need support, or would like to join one of our programmes. We are here to help.
email: office@lighthousesouthland.org.nz
Referral
We accept agency referrals e.g. from Police, Government agencies, Schools, Community Organisations and families.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Fri | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
L Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers. This programme covers: Ø Anger & Violence Ø Empathy Ø Self-management Ø Respect & Values/Beliefs Ø Communication & Relationships Ø Self-esteem Ø Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā Ø Grief/Trauma.
L Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers. This programme covers: Ø Anger & Violence Ø Empathy Ø Self-management Ø Respect & Values/Beliefs Ø Communication & Relationships Ø Self-esteem Ø Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā Ø Grief/Trauma.
L Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers.
This programme covers:
Ø Anger & Violence
Ø Empathy
Ø Self-management
Ø Respect & Values/Beliefs
Ø Communication & Relationships
Ø Self-esteem
Ø Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā
Ø Grief/Trauma.
1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. 2. Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they: Ø Develop communication and conflict resolution skills Ø Develop safety plans and goals Ø Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs Ø Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts Ø Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.
1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. 2. Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence. Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support. In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they: Ø Develop communication and conflict resolution skills Ø Develop safety plans and goals Ø Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs Ø Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts Ø Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.
1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.
2. Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.
In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they:
Ø Develop communication and conflict resolution skills
Ø Develop safety plans and goals
Ø Examine thinking, behaviour and beliefs
Ø Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts
Ø Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle
Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.
We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.
We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you: Ø Work towards safety Ø Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence Ø Focus on the future Ø Examine thinking and beliefs Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.
We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you: Ø Work towards safety Ø Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence Ø Focus on the future Ø Examine thinking and beliefs Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā. We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.
We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you:
Ø Work towards safety
Ø Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence
Ø Focus on the future
Ø Examine thinking and beliefs
Ø Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.
We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app
Parking
Good parking is available on Gala Street. We have limited client parking available in the car park at the back of our premises.
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
59 Gala Street, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 218 4468
Email
Website
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Text
027 260 5034
59 Gala Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
59 Gala Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
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This page was last updated at 9:43AM on March 14, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Lighthouse Southland.