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Presbyterian Support Services

The Upper South Island region covers the area north of the Rangitata River to Cook Strait including Nelson and Marlborough. There are service centres in Christchurch, Ashburton, Rangiora, Nelson and Marlborough. Services vary across the region so please contact us for more information about what is available in your area.

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Enliven Positive Aging Services
Counselling
Social Work Christchurch
Group Learning
Falls Prevention Christchurch, Akaroa, Mid Canterbury, Nelson and North Canterbury
Harakeke Club
Totara Club
Homelink
Other Services in North Canterbury

Enliven Positive Aging Services:
Community Social, counselling, group education, mentoring, home care and day care.

Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island) services for older people operate under the division name Enliven.

These services support older persons and their families to maintain wellbeing and social connection while dealing with life’s challenges. They are available to everyone in the community whatever their background, their religion, their ethnicity or their beliefs. You don't have to be a Presbyterian to be supported by, work for or support Presbyterian Support.

Counselling:
Talking things over with someone can be useful. The main purpose of counselling is to help you sort things out for yourself and come to your own understandings and decisions so you can face the future with new hope and confidence.

Presbyterian Support also offers a specialised counselling service for people affected by dementia, and for their families and carers.

Social Work Christchurch:
For people 65 years and over services include assessment and information, co-ordination of support services, counselling, advocacy, liaison with other agencies or health professionals, support for carers, elder abuse intervention. Home visits can be made.

Group Learning:
Groups are held at the Campbell Centre or can be provided for church or community groups in your area. They help address issues such as caring for ageing parents, helping yourself to good health, grief support, depression, positive ageing, relationships, legal matters.

Falls Prevention Christchurch, Akaroa, Mid Canterbury, Nelson and North Canterbury:
Group classes based on Tai Chi offer exercise to improve strength and balance and aid in the prevention of falls. Home-based exercise programmes are available for older, frailer clients.

Harakeke Club:
Harakeke Clubs in Riccarton and Linwood are day programmes for older people with memory loss. They provide social opportunities, motivation and appropriate activities. Allowing carers day respite to pursue their own interests, or activities or just have a rest.

Activities include singing, cards, cooking, exercises, games, gardening, indoor games, minibus, music, newspaper reading, pool table, reading

Totara Club:
Totara Clubs in Riccarton and Rangiora are day programmes for older people open Monday to Friday (Riccarton) and Monday to Saturday (Rangiora). Totara Clubs provide a place to meet together, share a meal, outings, entertainment and a range of activities, where old acquaintances are renewed and new friendships made. Experienced, caring staff are assisted by enthusiastic volunteers. Transport is arranged.

Homelink:
HomeLink is a new service in Canterbury, adding value to the lives of older people by enabling them to regain and maintain independent living, continue with activities and interests, and access the places and people they need.

HomeLink is a personalised service: how people are supported is decided between them and the HomeLink co-ordinator, with an individual plan setting out what the client wants to achieve. A support worker assists the client on a weekly basis.

Other Services in North Canterbury:

Volunteer Programme
Provides people who can visit older people in their homes and provide transport, outings and companionship.
Meal service
Reasonably-priced frozen main meals, light meals and desserts are available from the Ngawi Thompson Centre, 258 High Street, Rangiora. Orders over $20 can be delivered to older or disabled people.
Home Maintenance Service
Links older people with reputable trades, garden or home handypersons.
LINK Activity Programme
Helps older people experiencing mental illness to take an active role in their community.

Contact Addresses:

Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island)
44 Bealey Avenue
PO Box 13 171
Christchurch 8141
PH 03 366 5472
Fax 03 379 6235
ps@psusi.org.nz
http://www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland

Marlborough Service Centre
12A Muller Road
Blenheim
Phone: (03) 577 9005
Fax: (03) 577 9006

Ngawi Thompson Centre
258 High Street
PO Box 665
Rangiora 7440
Phone: (03) 313 8588
Fax: (03) 313 7424

Nelson Service Centre
360 Annesbrook Drive
PO Box 2411
Stoke, Nelson
Phone: (03) 547 9350
Fax: (03) 547 6035

The Trevor Wilson Centre
215 Tancred Street
PO Box 581
Ashburton
Phone: (03) 308 5868
Fax: (03) 308 0312