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Pillars Inc.
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Description
Pillars provides a wraparound service for children and whanau of prisoners i.e. Family/Whanau support on issues pertaining to the whanau and a mentoring programme i.e. one on one mentoring.
Ages
5-12 years old, 13-17 years old
How do I access this service?
Walk in
Make an appointment
Referral
Other
- Phone
- Pillars Website
- Pillars Helpline
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan.
Service Types
Abuse and violence
- Referral to specialist services
- Referrals to agencies re: Conflict resolution mediation
- Refer to local Counselling services
- Information & Support
- Referral to specialist services
- Advocacy
Advocacy
Pillars will advocate on behalf of whanau – Government statutory agencies, courts, lawyers, prison systems, probation, non-government agencies
Basic needs
- Crisis assessment
- Food
Cultural support
- Kaupapa Māori
- Pacific Island people
All ethnicities
Community Connection
Local agencies are aware of our service and referrals can be made through them
Education and training
Work in collaboration with local education departments to provide the best possible outcomes for children.
Employment
We do not support whanau with employment issues but will encourage them to seek employment or training.
Legal / civil services
Pillars provides legal support and advocacy for whanau with Police, courts, probation, lawyers, prisons and prison systems.
Parenting
- Whanau support
- Dads
- Will refer to Parenting courses
- Will support Parent Wellbeing
Social work
- All of the above is deemed Social work support
- Mentoring programme: one on one mentoring for children of prisoners
- Monthly support groups for mum’s and dad’s
-…
Supporting financial independence
- Referral to budgeting agencies
Kaupapa Māori
Charges
Free Programme
Wheelchair Access
No
Website
Region
Canterbury, East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland
Contact Details
6A Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau, Auckland
South Auckland
Phone
0508 745 527
Email
Website
136 Springfield Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Canterbury
Phone
0508 745 527
Email
Website
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