Community support groups
Find free mental health support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type of support.
Christchurch Peer Support Group
A group designed for anyone feeling isolated, looking for a deeper sense of community, or a space to talk with others.
This group is designed for anyone feeling isolated, looking for a deeper sense of community, or a space to talk about anything going on in your life. We are centering our conversations around crafts: bring your own current crafting activities, learn a new craft, or just take advantage of shared colouring books, origami paper, fabric scraps, and yarn. We will keep our hands occupied while we have a chat and discuss mental wellness tools.
Region
Canterbury
Contact Information
Please fill in the form here and the group will be in touch.
Email: christchurchcommunitygroup@gmail.com
Christchurch Waves Group
A programme designed to support adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Waves is an eight-week programme that aims to support adults 18+ years old who have been bereaved by suicide.
To register interest in attending or for more information, contact Yellow Brick Road.
Region
Canterbury
Contact Information
Phone: 0800 876 682
Contact Name: Liz St Thomas
Email: liz.st@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Comcare Trust
Mental health and addiction services for the people of Canterbury.
Provides community support services, supported employment services, housing services, Activelinks physical activity service, peer support services and also intentional peer support training.
Region
Canterbury
Contact Information
Phone: 03 377 7020
Email: enquiries@comcare.org.nz
Website: https://www.comcare.org.nz/
Community mental health service directory
Lists the community mental health services available in the Nelson-Tasman region.
There are many community-based services across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions that offer respite care, support, day programmes and peer-led support.
Find out what services are available in your area.
Region
Nelson
Contact Information
Compass Peer Support and Advocacy Service (Health Action Trust)
Community mental health peer advocacy and support service.
Community Mental Health peer advocacy and support service aiming to empower tangata whai ora/mental health service users/caregivers to receive the best possible service in a culture of respect and recovery, by ensuring their voice is heard and their rights upheld.
Region
Nelson
Contact Information
Phone: 0800 212 798
Email: compass@healthaction.org.nz
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/compass0800
Website: https://www.healthaction.org.nz/intentional-peer-support-services
Compassionate Friends
A group for parents whose child/children have died.
Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents grieving the death of their child or children. We are a peer support group here to listen to and support each other. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from February through to November, please email us for details of meet up times and upcoming events.
Region
Canterbury
Contact Information
Phone: 021 029 31357
Email: chrisjoyguerin@gmail.com
Connect-Up Waihi
Connect-Up is a mental health peer support group in Waihi.
Connect-Up Mental Health Peer Support Group. Connect-Up is a community support group, where you can meet up with friends and make new ones, and try life skill activities, games, art and crafts.
Meetings are weekly and include a monthly visit from Thames Stepping Out mental health organisation. Koha for Stepping Out visit is $2, otherwise free.
Region
Waikato
Contact Information
Phone: Karen Kersey 021 191 6706
Email: kknoahspark017@gmail.com
Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand
Family support for those with loved ones with eating disorders.
EDANZ is a charitable organisation of parents who have experience in supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. We provide support, practical advice and understanding for parents and carers so they can help their loved one recover. We also provide education and advocacy for early detection, improvements in recovery outcomes and a clear and accessible pathway to evidence based treatment. We are the only organisation of its kind operating nationally.
The information we provide is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, we are not medical professionals and urge anyone concerned about health issues to seek professional advice.
Region
Auckland
Contact Information
Phone: 09 522 2679 or 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269)
Email: info@ed.org.nz
Website: https://www.ed.org.nz/
Eating Disorders Carers Support
Support for all carers of people with eating disorders or disordered eating.
Eating Disorders Carer Support is a New Zealand/Aotearoa registered non-profit charitable trust which supports all carers of people with eating disorders or disordered eating.
EDCS provides Lived Experience Peer support, educational materials, community awareness and advocacy at all levels.
We believe that recovery is possible and achievable at all ages and all stages.
Region
Nationwide
Contact Information
Website: https://www.edcs.co.nz/
Ember – Korowai Takitini
Support and services for people in mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities.
Ember – Korowai Takitini believes in providing innovative, person-centred solutions for people experiencing mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities.
Our 300+ talented and dedicated staff have helped to shape our kaupapa, including playing a major role in finding our name.
Region
Auckland
Contact Information
North Address: 49B Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Phone: 09 443 3700
South Address: 51 Huia Road, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062
Phone: 09 523 2790
Email: info@ember.org.nz
Website: https://ember.org.nz/
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