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 – Fri9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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
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Supporting financial independence

- Referral to budgeting agencies

Kaupapa Māori

Pacific Island people

Wheelchair Access

No

Region

Canterbury, East Auckland, South Auckland, West Auckland

Website

www.pillars.org.nz

Contact Details

6A Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau, Auckland

South Auckland

9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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136 Springfield Road, St Albans, Christchurch

Canterbury

9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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This page was last updated at 4:02PM on June 29, 2022.