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North Canterbury

North Canterbury

North Canterbury

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Comcare Trust is a recovery focused organisation that provides free mental health and addiction services in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts for people with diagnosed mental illness and/or addiction . issues.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support: Peer Supporters in North Canterbury can meet regularly to provide one to one in person support as a fully mobile service within the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts. Comcare’s Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Peer Support helps people to understand each other because they’ve ‘been there’, shared similar experiences, and can model for each other a willingness to le arn and grow. In Peer Support, people come together with the intention of changing unhelpful patterns and getting out of ’stuck’ places. Promoting a ‘trauma -informed’ way of relating to ourselves, Peer Support pushes us to move towards. It focuses on what and where we want to be, rather than focussing on what we need to stop doing.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz/generic-referral to complete a referral.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz /generic-referral to complete a referral.

Referrals: Peer Support is for anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing mental distress and/or addictions. People can self -refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services. Visit www.comcare.org.nz /generic-referral to complete a referral.

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

Free Phone: 0800 537 3464

Free Phone: 0800 537 3464 www.comcare.org.nz www.comcare.org.nz

For Peer Support, select “Support to understand how my mental health or addiction impacts me ” or “Support to understand my barriers to moving forward ” from the What support is required field.

We are delighted to let you know about two new services that Citizens Advice Bureau is offering.

Free Community Law Canterbury Legal Clinic

We are partnering with Community Law Canterbury to provide a weekly free legal clinic in our office every Monday. It will run from 9.30am to 2pm and clients will have up to 45 minutes with the lawyer.

This is a drop-in clinic as well as by appointment. There are some areas that Community Law doesn’t cover so please get in touch for further information and/or to book an appointment.

We’d like to acknowledge the seven local firms who have provided a fortnightly clinic for many years in conjunction with CAB. These firms have been generous with their time and expertise and their continued service to our community via the clinics is greatly appreciated.

The appointments are fortnightly on a Wednesday and last for 10 minutes. Bookings are essential.

Supplementary Health Transport service

The other new service we’re offering concerns transport for older people in our community who may have mobility issues, that can’t be catered for by the St John Health Shuttle, or their appointment times are outside those required by the Health Shuttle. This is a partnership between Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury, Presbyterian Support, Salvation Army and the North Canterbury Minibus Trust.

The CAB’s role in this service is to take the bookings and send on the information. If possible, the Health Shuttle should be the first option.

All clients are encouraged to take a support person and if they have mobility issues, they must have a support person.

About Us

If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. All our services are free and confidential, and no question is too big or too small.

Our office is open between 9.30am–3.30pm Monday to Friday.

You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

Are you feeling the cold heading into winter?

You may be eligible for subsidised insulation. 80% subsidised insulation is available through government funding. As a charitable trust, CEA may be able to top this up to 100%.

Insulation is the first step to a warm, dry and healthy home.

Contact CEA at 0800 438 9276 or visit their website at cea.co.nz

CEA also run a curtain bank that provides free high-quality curtains to anyone in need. Curtains are backed with thermal lining, ensuring they keep the heat in, and the cold out. To apply for free curtains, visit their website.

War Memorial Hall

1 Albert Street, Rangiora 7400

PO Box 351, Rangiora 7440

Office Phone: 03 313 3505 servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz www.bsnc.org.nz

Benefit Entitlements – Talk to a Financial Mentor Today

Cash Stuffing

Here in New Zealand our Ministry of Social Development, through their Work and Income offices, are able to provide a range of support services, including financial assistance, to support a wide range of needs.

There is a great article published on Stuff which talks about a new, or different, way to manage your household budget.

The types of things they can help with are: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz

Christchurch-based Ninotchka McKay, 47, developed the strategy, and said that cash stuffing works. It has eased her anxiety about money since began using it more than a year ago.

• If you’re not working, have lost your job and/or need help to get a job.

• If you have urgent or unexpected bills, or maybe a family emergency.

• You need help with your living expenses.

• A range of services for Seniors.

If you would like help from a Financial Mentor to set this up for yourself, contact our team – they are very friendly, and the service is free! Call or email us for an appointment to plan and create a sustainable budget.

• A range of services for Youth (16 to 19 year olds).

• Support with health and disability issues.

• Help for those caring for others.

The idea is to work out your household income and expenses – and then leave the correct amount of funds in your bank account to cover your bills and withdraw the rest to cover other purchases.

• Help and support for those raising children.

We can provide you with new tools and knowledge which might improve your situation – what you do then is entirely up to you.

• Help for those who’ve had a change in relationship status and need extra support.

• Other benefits and entitlements.

With no cards or payWave there is no mindless spending or using overdrafts.

There is no obligation, all our services are free and confidential.

Take the first step now and contact our Service Manager, Sharon Grant.

The Work and Income website offers a lot of information on how to access help, including what support you can receive, as well as all the forms you might need to fillin.

When the cash is gone there is no more spending.

03 313 3505 https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/index.html

To read the full article, and get more detail on how to set up the process for your own situation visit: stuff.co.nz/ life-style/wellbeing/300887271/ cost-of-living-is-cash-stuffingthe-ideal-way-to-budget bsnc.org.nz

However, you might be finding the website difficult to navigate, or you’re not sure if you are able to access support at all. You can talk to the great people at Work and Income, and they are only too happy to help.

However, if you want to talk to a Financial Mentor first (it’s free and confidential), we can discuss your particular situation and support you with your conversations with Work and Income.

In some cases we can even accompany you to Work and Income appointments. Or we can work with you on-line using your own MyMSD Log-in to help you navigate the large amount of information available, and help with filling-in forms.

Our Financial Mentors are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to help. They understand the Work and Income system – and what they don’t know they will certainly find out for you.

So, if you’d like some support to find out what benefits or extra support you can access, contact us to talk to a Financial Mentor today.