Nau mai, haere mai – welcome
This is a locally-maintained list of wellbeing / support services in Taranaki. Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing? Please drop us an email to let us know, and we’ll sort it!
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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
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CCS Disability Action is the largest provider of pan-disability support and advocacy in NZ.
We have supported people with all types of impairments for over 90 years and try to make life easier for people with disabilities.
We deliver hands-on support to disabled people of all ages, advocacy and information services,
Where? All of Taranaki. Support is offered in-person and via phone. We can visit people who live in smaller communities.
When? Monday to Friday 7.30am – 8pm. This can be dependant on individual need.
Who? We support people of all ages and backgrounds.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and other health professionals. Our supports are funded depending on the individual
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We provide free, confidential, independent information, advice and support to anyone on any issue. Our trained volunteers take the time to listen, and aim to ensure that you get the information you need – whether it’s about your rights in a particular situation or to find a specific service, we will find a way forward. Language Assistance
Support is available.
We want to remind everyone that our service remains free – where people can pop in and visit, call us on the phone, or contact us via our website by using live chat or sending a message.
We also run a FREE legal service together with New Plymouth lawyers and have the JP Service Desk once a week.
Not sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai.
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Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) at Stratford District Council, is an initiative that is part of the Community Employment Programme. We help place 18- to 24-year-olds into work. MTFJ has resources to help with employment connections, training, obtaining a driver licence and other endorsements, work gear, health support, and a variety of tools to help people become more employable. There isn’t any cost to utilise the programme. To enrol, jobseekers are usually referred to us through MSD, and we set up a meeting and register the jobseeker face to face.
Available across Central and South Taranaki
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We work and support whānau holistically. Tinana, whanau, hinengaro & wairua. We help whanau and/or individuals to develop a plan going forward and support them in achieving it. We work with Taiohi to Kaumatua.
You don’t have to be of Ngati Ruanui to enrol for our services. We provide budgeting support, a kaumatua group, a men’s group, child dental support and bowel screening education and support. We have connections to schools, kohanga reo, marae and employers within our community. We work with other community services that support whānau as well. Kia ora.
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The New Plymouth Salvation Army is a Christian based charity. Our vision is to care for people, transform lives and reform society. Helping those in need through a number of programmes and services open to the community. We welcome everyone to our centre.
Church | Sunday Service 10.30am (Including children’s church). We also hold house churches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Prayer (Karakia) | Tuesday to Friday 9:00am Early morning prayer and devotions to start your day.
Women’s Support Group | Wednesday 10am
Women’s support group is a place where women can be empowered and supported and make good friendships with like-minded people. Learn about yourself and others through a spiritual journey in a safe space. We welcome women from all walks of life.
Tautoko Tane – Men’s Support Group Wednesday 10am
Tautoko Tane is a men’s support group for all men dealing with life on life’s terms. From men’s mental wellbeing, addictions, recovery, family and faith, this group gets together every Wednesday, sometimes offsite.
Recovery Church | Wednesday 6pm
Recovery Church embraces the slogan, ‘A place to belong before you believe!’ Recovery Church is a safe space for those who are on the recovery journey. Whether you are seeking support to begin the journey, are on day one, or have clean time behind you, this ministry is based on the 12 Steps and offers support through a spiritual programme.
Lord’s Gym Box Fit Class | Tuesday and Thursday 5pm
A 1-hour box fit class led by our passionate facilitator! Held in our auditorium, this class is about looking after our physical selves. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
Food and Wellbeing Support | Tuesday or Thursday’s | 10 – 12.30pm Call to book an Appointment
We offer wellbeing support and navigation including emotional support, goal setting and self development. For those in this service we have a social supermarket for food assistance available. We can also assist with a various number of other welfare concerns as needed.
Community Connections – Advocacy
We can be an advocate for you during meetings or events, you might find stressful doing alone. We can also find connections for you in the community to help support you further.
Reintegration Service
Reintegration works with those who are incarcerated and are ready to be released into society. We have a team that meets and walks beside those people, helping them put their best foot forward and supporting them on the journey as they find themselves in the community.
Supportive Housing
Transitional housing is a short-term accommodation service to help those in need who are looking for long-term properties.
Social Housing
This service is a long-term housing solution for single people.
Taranaki Bridge Programme
This programme is a live-in rehabilitation program for those suffering from addiction. The programme offers a nine-week course to help clients learn to live without the use of alcohol and drugs, as well as engaging clients in community services that support sobriety.
Family Stores
Our Family Stores offer second hand goods sold at reasonable prices! Donations welcome. All proceeds of the shop are sown back into The Salvation Army services, allowing us to continue helping the community.
Book Fair
We are always seeking donations of quality books for our annual book fair.
Where? North Taranaki. Support available in-person, online and via phone.
When? Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 2.30pm; Sundays from 10.30am.
Who? Anyone, including whānau, communities, and workplaces.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, health professionals and workplaces. Some programmes may have a waitlist.
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Tui Ora Youth Service, support, mentor, advocate Taiohi aged between 16 to 20 years old to achieve their goals and aspirations. We have been helping Taiohi in Taranaki since 2012 and are fully funded by the Ministry of Social Development.
We support taiohi who are in receipt of benefits as well as NEETs (Not in Education Employment or training) and don’t receive any govt funding, from a variety of backgrounds and who may present with different barriers and need the support to find ways through the barriers to help them achieve and become empowered.
You do not need to have an appointment or need to complete a referral form to come meet with us. You can be a teacher, a parent, a Taiohi (young person) or a friend. We will be more than happy to listen to what the need/s are and work alongside the young person to find ways to help meet the need/s without judgement but with passion to help.
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The main purpose of Volunteering New Plymouth is to assist ‘not for profit’ community groups in recruiting and retaining volunteers and to offer ongoing support to all community organisations and their volunteers. To do this we offer our service as a contact point for all volunteers and community agencies.
We provide information about opportunities for volunteering, we raise community awareness of the importance of the work that is undertaken by volunteers, we organise recognition awards, we advocate on behalf of volunteers and community organisations at a local and national level and we provide a channel where resources can be shared, particularly in the training of volunteers and their coordinators/managers.
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 3.30pm and Fridays – Mobile
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Are you looking for work? Do you have some challenges finding new employment? If you would love to receive FREE support from a local community organisation, then reach out to Workbridge. We can provide free employment services for anyone who has some challenges or barriers to gaining employment.
Workbridge can help you overcome barriers that may exist in finding employment and can provide ongoing support after you have found a job. We work on practical pre-employment tasks such as CV development, job searching, interview skills, confidence building and other pre-employment activities. You can contact Workbridge through our website (http://www.workbridge.co.nz/), or directly (029 771 2272) or on our freephone number (0508 858 858) or even come in for a friendly chat – we are located in the Toptown Complex, New Plymouth.
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Workwise supports people who are facing personal or health challenges to find and keep a job. In Taranaki, anyone accessing adult mental health and addiction services can be referred to us at Workwise. If you’re thinking about employment and would like some support – talk to your mental health or addictions service about Workwise.
We’re here to help you create employment opportunities so you can achieve your dreams. You’ll be connected with an employment consultant. Together you’ll explore your experience, skills and aspirations, and create an employment plan to help you achieve your goals. When it comes to looking for your job, you decide how much support you would like from us. Workwise can help with everything, including the support(s) you may need to settle into your job and thrive. It’s all about what you need. We’re passionate about helping people find the right job and supporting them to be successful.
