Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit health and social service provider with 16 years of delivery in Southland employing more than 60 staff. Nga Kete delivers a range of services including addiction counselling, problem gambling counselling, disability support and advocacy, restorative justice, whanau ora, community nursing services and He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre (A Low Cost Access doctor service) among others.We work with families to find ways that encourage and support the raising of healthy, happy and confident children. At Jigsaw North we care about children and their families.
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Services Offered
Problem Gambling Counselling - We deliver a free professional problem gambling service for both gamblers and others affected by gambling.
* One-on-one individual support. * Multi Venue Self Exclusion. * Problem Gambling Support Group, an open support group for individuals affected by gambling, every second Tuesday, 5.15pm - 6.30pm. * Te Rongo Pai - Self support group held every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm for individuals and their whanau affected by gambling, alcohol or drugs (18 & over). * Whanau/family meetings as part of a healing process.
Drug & Alcohol Support - We deliver a free, professional and confidential service for people who are concerned about their own or a whanau member's alcohol and/or drug use.
* 1 on 1 counselling * Te Rongo Pai - Self support group held every Wednesday 10.30am-11.45am for individuals and their whanau affected by gambling, alcohol or drugs (18+). * Group Education * Aronui - Art Therapy
Southern Stop Smoking Service - We provide a free Southern wide service offering community group clinics and one-on-one support with eight site coaches operating across the Southern region. Individuals, health providers, workplaces, and community organisations can refer. We provide free nicotine replacement therapy resources to support you on your journey to become smoke-free. These include gum, lozenges and patches.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Pro-bono
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