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Central Lakes

Queenstown

17 services

Mental Health

ICAMHS

Assessment and treatment service for infants, children and adolescents experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.

Family Support

Central Lakes Family Services

Immediate support for domestic and family violence, sexual harm, and mental health. Also offers various support programs

Neurodiversity Support

Pivotal Point

Neurodiversity service: Empowering whānau to access the help required to holistically support all our tamariki.

Education & Learning

Leap into Literacy

Online reading comprehension and creative writing workshops

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.

Mental Health

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 EPS

Urgent assessment and intervention for mental health crisis

Mental Health

Te Whatu Ora Specialist Addiction Service (SAS)

Offers a range of support for individuals dealing with substance use issues

Youth Support

Whakatipu Youth Trust

Providing resources, opportunities, challenges, trusted relationships and safe environments to empower our youth to live positive and healthy lives in their community.

Community Resources

Happiness House

Opening their doors to the Queenstown community since 1991, providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental, confidential and caring space for anyone in the community

Education & Learning

Central Otago REAP

Facilitates educational opportunities that aim to empower and enrich the lives of the people in Central Otago.

Mental Health

Able Minds

A charitable trust and mental health organisation that delivers services to those adversely affected by mental distress and / or addiction challenges including the support of their whānau.

Community Resources

Mana Tahuna

We are a kaupapa Māori Charitable Trust committed to and leading positive systemic change for the community and the Taiao.

Neurodiversity Support

Dyslexia Support South

Supporting parents and caregivers of children with specific learning differences

Education & Learning

Lives in the Balance

Lives in the Balance is a dynamic, values-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effective, non-punitive, non-adversarial, proactive, and collaborative.

Family Support

Strengthening Families

The Strengthening Families process connects a whānau or family who require assistance from more than one agency or community service.

Community Resources

Work and Income

Get help finding work, see current job vacancies, and find out how we can support you if you're on a low income or unemployed.

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