Support Services Directory

Delivering social services to our community, that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities and empowering young people to recognize and achieve their potential and live rewarding lives.

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Your Way | Kia Roha provides Connections & Funding services to disabled people living in the Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hutt, Otago and Southland areas who have the following diagnosis:

• A physical, sensory, or intellectual disability, autism (or a combination of these) likely to last for more than six months, and  
• Is younger than 65 when diagnosed, and
• The disability or disabilities reduce the person’s independence to the extent that ongoing support is required and remains even after equipment, treatment and / or rehabilitation is provided.

Disabilities can be:

• Physical
• Autism
• Sensory: vision and / or hearing
• Intellectual

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REFERRAL FORMS

YSS is a specialised adolescent and family mental health service providing assessment and treatment for young people 14 years up to 19years. Our service caters for young people, and their families who live in the Southern DHB Otago district, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems, suspected psychiatric disorders, or severe emotional and behavioural disturbance. Our service is voluntary and free of charge for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Some charges can apply to people from other countries.

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We accept referrals, in writing, from any professional working with young people. We can accept family and self-referrals.

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Phone, TXT, Web Chat and Email counselling for people of all ages with a specific focus on 10 to 30 years. Call TXT or email between 8am-Midnight, 7 days a week. Midnight to 8am, crisis support calls. We also provide volunteer training for members of the community who wish to become Youthline Helpline Counsellors.

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iSign is a service of Deaf Aotearoa and is managed by a team of dedicated staff. We contract over 80 qualified NZSL interpreters and match the appropriate interpreter to the needs of the service user.

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