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Central Lakes

Alexandra

35 services

Family Support

Family Works

Our services include: Social work; Financial mentoring; Parenting support; Children’s programmes; Youth development; Foodbank; Emergency welfare response; Our services support: Tamariki, rangatahi and whānua (children, young people and families); Tangata…

Family Support

Stand Tū Māia

Transformative support for tamariki mokopuna (aged 5-12) and their whānau. We provide specialised support that reduces life stressors, builds responsive relationships, strengthens self-regulation, and develops the brain’s core executive skills.

Mental Health

Awhi Atu Counsellors in Schools

A free counselling programme placing trained counsellors in local schools to support students' wellbeing. For enrolled students, referred through the school, free.

Community Resources

Seasons for Growth

Child Programme: Builds knowledge and skills to strengthen the emotional wellbeing and resilience of children and young people following experiences of significant change and loss

Mental Health

Te Whatu Ora Southern Central Lakes Community Mental Health Service

The public mental health service for adults in the Central Lakes needing ongoing specialist support, accessed through a referral. For Central Lakes residents, free (public health service).

Family Support

Central Lakes Family Services

We provide immediate support for domestic and family violence, sexual harm, and mental health.

Community Resources

Lemon Tree (bedwetting)

There are thousands of kids in NZ who wet the bed but bed wetting is largely a problem that doesn't have to exist.

Community Resources

Uruuruwhenua Hauora

We work alongside whānau and the wider community to ensure Health and Social Services are accessible and tailored to meet the needs of whānau so that good health and wellbeing is achieved.

Community Resources

Puna Rangatahi - Central Youth Development

We are a not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2011, supporting young people in Vincent Ward, Teviot Valley, and Māniatoto Valley.

Education & Learning

Central Otago REAP

Counselling support for student wellbeing within the school setting. Currently supporting a range of primary schools in the wider Alexandra area.

Mental Health

Able Minds

The RAW programme is based on the principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha model which strengthens our four walls of wellbeing: psychological health, spiritual health, physical health and family health.

Mental Health

PACT

It doesn’t matter why anyone needs our help, we have the skills and; experience to support people to lead fulfilling lives in the community.

Community Resources

Salvation Army

Advocacy and assistance with food, furniture and clothing is available from our Alexandra office. We can also provide emergency winter wood.

Family Support

Catholic Social Services

We believe life is for living but sometimes things get in our way. We are here to help with a range of integrated services, and great people to help change that story and live life well.

Family Support

Anglican Family Care

Our services are available to whānau from a diverse range of backgrounds, aimed to restore their well-being and enhance their social resiliency.

Neurodiversity Support

Your Way - Kia Roha

We are committed to providing guidance and disability-related support tailored to your individual needs, working alongside you and your whānau every step of the way.

Neurodiversity Support

Parent to Parent

Often, having a disabled or neurodivergent family member is an experience that brings many new things to learn along the way. And we know it can be a challenging journey.

Community Resources

Central Otago Budgeting Advice

Free, confidential budgeting and financial mentoring for people in Central Otago struggling to manage money or debt. For anyone in the area, free.

Bereavement & Grief

After a Suicide

In this time of loss, we stand alongside you. This website offers compassionate support and practical information for whānau, friends, and communities who have been impacted by suicide.

Mental Health

Flow Space Wellness

Nestled like an oasis away from the hustle bustle, we offer a unique blend of Massage Therapy and bodywork, Traditional Sauna & Cold Contrast, Breathwork, fitness and therapeutic Yoga and Meditation Classes, creating a sanctuary where your physical and…

Community Resources

CCS Disability Action

We offer a broad range of support services for disabled people, family and whānau. What is right for you will depend on your stage of life, your needs and, most importantly, your aspirations.

Mental Health

Male Survivors Otago

We work with male survivors and their family/whanau to help them build happier and healthier lives. We offer support services that are founded on mutual trust and respect, are non-judgmental, focused on hope and recovery.

Mental Health

Te Whatu Ora - advisory

A public mental health advisory and advocacy service offering information and support for people navigating mental health care. For anyone in New Zealand, free.

Community Resources

Alexandra Community House

Alexandra Community House is a warm and welcoming venue in Alexandra, providing a hub for community services where everyone is invited to join social groups, seek advice, volunteer, or donate, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community spirit.

Community Resources

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Working with communities to get young people into sustainable employment. The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs provides support and funding to both young jobseekers and employers, helping to reduce barriers to employment.

Community Resources

Brain Injury Association

Here at Brain Injury Otago and Canterbury, our vision is to see individuals and whānau impacted by brain injury have the recognition and support to enable living life well.

Community Resources

Central Otago RDA (Riding for the Disabled)

At New Zealand Riding for the Disabled, our core purpose is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs.

Community Resources

Comcol

Youth Service is a FREE NEET youth coaching service - we may be able to help you! providing wrap around support for young people; If you're 16-17 years old and not in education, training or employment; We give young people the guidance, practical support and…

Neurodiversity Support

ADHD NZ

Welcome to ADHD New Zealand, where you're not alone. We're here to support you and your whānau with understanding, resources and a sense of community.

Community Resources

Journeys

Adventuring together in our local wild places - Weekly sessions in the outdoors – a Summer season of Mountain Biking and a Winter season of On Foot Adventures.

Education & Learning

Te Kura

The Correspondence School, offering distance education for students who can't attend a regular school. For eligible students nationwide, free for school-aged students.

Health & Wellbeing

Alexandra Family Medical

A local general practice providing everyday medical care. For enrolled patients of all ages, usual GP visit fees apply.

Mental Health

Central Otago Psychology

With our lives becoming increasingly busy and often juggling several competing demands, it is not surprising that all of us have moments when we find it difficult to cope with daily life. But you don't have to continue to struggle.

Community Resources

JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund

The Fund wishes to help where death, sickness, family break up or economic hardship cause difficulty for young people and their caregivers to meet the costs of their education.

Community Resources

Central Otago Resilience Trust

Providing support for people in our community in need who have to travel away from home for medical treatment.

Listings are a guide only. Please check each service's website for current details.