Canterbury, East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland > Social Services >
Pillars Inc.
Social Service
Today
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Pillars provides a wraparound service for children and whānau of prisoners i.e. Family/Whānau support on issues pertaining to the whānau and a mentoring programme i.e. one on one mentoring.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Walk in
Make an appointment
Referral
Contact us
- Phone
- Pillars Website
- Pillars Helpline
Charges
Free Programme
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Sat - Sun | Closed |
Public Holidays | Closed |
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (11 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Services Provided
Abuse and violence support
- 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 whānau – Government statutory agencies, courts, lawyers, prison systems, probation, non-government agencies
Basic needs
- Crisis assessment
- Food
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 support
We do not support whānau with employment issues but will encourage them to seek employment or training.
Legal / civil services
Pillars provides legal support and advocacy for whānau with Police, courts, probation, lawyers, prisons and prison systems.
Parenting
- Whānau 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
Pacific Island people
Wheelchair Access
No
Region
Canterbury, East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland
Website
Contact Details
6A Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau, Auckland
South Auckland
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0508 745 527
Email
Website
136 Springfield Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0508 745 527
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 4:02PM on June 29, 2022.