FAMILY VIOLENCE
Are you OK? This website has information about family violence, what it is and where to get help.
FOR HELP PHONE 0800 456 450
Resources
EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Association NZ (EDANZ) EDANZ is an incorporated society which provides support and education for parents and caregivers of people with eating disorders. www.ed.org.nz
DEPRESSION
National Depression Helpline FREEPHONE: 0800 111 757 Provides support from 8am to midnight, 365 days a year. Callers can talk to a trained counsellor who can discuss their situation and offer information, and if necessary, advice on local services. Depression Awareness: This web site features John Kirwan and has some excellent self help resources and tips for helping others who might be suffering from depression. It includes an interactive Journal tool.
Community Alcohol and Drug (CADS)
Community Alcohol and Drug Services, Auckland (CADS) offer a range of free services to anybody in the Auckland region wanting to solve an alcohol or drug related question, issue or problem, or are concerned about or affected by someone else’s use.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Citizens Advice Bureau can provide information to assist with a wide range of issues. Their trained volunteers will discuss options with and provide contact numbers for any services or organisations that will be able to help further. They provide information sheets and guides on topics such as debt, breakdown of relationships and accommodation. PHONE 0800 367 222.
Cancer Support
Coping with Cancer This site has excellent information about cancer.
Budgeting Services
The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Inc offers free budgeting advice to family/whanau and individuals through 148 budget services nationwide that employ mostly volunteer staff. THEY HAVE A FREE PHONE HELP LINE
0508 BUDGETLINE (0508 283 438)
Alcohol Drug Helpline
If you have any issues or concerns about your own, or someone else’s, alcohol or drug taking, the Alcohol Drug Helpline offers you confidential information, help and support. PHONE 0800 787 797
10AM TO 10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK
ADDICTIONS
Treatment Directory. Alcohol & Drug Services, Gambling & Support Services NZ This directory lists addictions help services in NZ.
Narrative Approaches
A rich resource of ideas, links, and information about narrative approaches. It’s also a repository of many of the foundational texts, books and academic writings by the founders and key practitioners around the world. A doorway into “all things narrative”.