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Health
Alcohol & Other Drug Recovery and Support GroupProvide support and friendship to other people in recovery. |
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(04) 976-7468 |
Alcoholics AnonymousRecovery from alcoholism. |
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(04) 528-7412 nzgso@xtra.co.nz www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.nz |
Alcohol Info for Youth - Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC)Website with tons of information on alcohol, from what it does to your body to finding out about what the laws are. |
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(04) 528-7412 www.alac.org.nz/InfoForYouth.aspx |
Child Youth & Family ServicesProtecting children by nurturing family units. |
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0508 FAMILY www.cyf.govt.nz |
DARE programmeDrug education programme. |
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(04) 527-2300 www.dare.org.nz |
Eating Disorder ServicesSupport and treatment for people with eating disorders, their families and friends and information and education to prevent the onset of eating disorders. |
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(04) 461-6528 eatingdisorderservices@yahoo.co.nz www.eatingdisorders.org.nz |
Hearing Therapy Services – L.I.F.E unlimitedTo provide support for people who experience difficulty communication effectively because of hearing impairment. |
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0800 008 011 www.life.nzl.org |
Hutt Valley Multiple Birth ClubTo address unique needs of multiple birth families. |
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0800 4 TWINS www.nzmba.info/ |
MASH (Modern Approach to Social Health)Drop in centre and mental health services. |
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(04) 528 7342 mashinc@xtra.co.nz |
Narcotics AnonymousNetwork for people recovering from drug addiction. |
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(04) 801-9933 casc@nzna.org |
PathwaysSupporting people with psychiatric illness. |
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| Telephone: | (04) 528-8237 |
Plunket RoomsHealth development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5. |
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(04) 528-9530 www.plunket.org.nz |
Riding for the Disabled Hutt ValleyProviding therapeutic riding programme for people with disabilities. |
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(04) 527-8360 hvrda@xtra.co.nz www.rda.org.nz |
Salvation Army Bridge ProgrammeAlcohol & Drug Service. |
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(04) 527-3373 addictions@nzf.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmy.org.nz |
Samaritans Telephone ServiceAnonymous crisis line for those in emotional or psychological distress. |
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| Telephone: | (04) 528-1048 |
Sexual Health ServicesTesting and treatment for all STI’s, counseling and special medical care. |
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0800 188-881 sexualhealth@wipa.org.nz www.wipa.org.nz |
Sir Charles Burns TrustSafe, supportive residential environment for men (pre and post alcohol/drug treatment). |
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(04) 527-9006 charlesburnstrust@paradisenet.nz |
The LowdownInteractive website helping young Kiwis understand and deal with depression. Take a tour of the site with Kiwi celebrities such as Nesian Mystik's - Awa, Elemeno P's - Dave Gibson, and TV presenters Sonia Gray and Jane Yee. |
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| Upper Hutt La Leche League Breastfeeding information and support. |
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(04) 970-4228 www.lalecheleague.org.nz |
Upper Hutt MidwivesMaternity care provider. |
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(04) 471-8086 www.midwife.org.nz |
Upper Hutt Parents’ CentreAnte-natal classes and parent support. |
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(04) 939-8990 upper.hutt@parentscentre.org.nz www.parentscentre.org.nz |
Upper Hutt Toy Library – Special Needs division |
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(04) 528-7282 www.toylibrary.co.nz |
Vibe Upper Hutt/Hutt ValleyFree confidential health, education and support services. |
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(04) 528-6261 www.vibe.org.nz |
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Counselling
Community CounsellingMediation, dispute resolution, counseling for youth/families/individuals. |
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(04) 526-5035 one.kcv@e3.net.nz |
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KidslineTelephone support for youth aged 9 to 13. |
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0800 543-754 info@kidsline.org.nz www.kidsline.org.nz |
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Orongomai Marae Counselling Services |
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(04) 528-9639 orongomai.health@paradise.net.nz |
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Parents in TouchCounselling for parents, teens and families. |
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(04) 526-2234 |
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Presbyterian Social ServicesProviding counseling, parent education and support, community support page. |
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(04) 528-4164 upperhuttss@psc.org.nz www.psc.org.nz |
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Project K Hutt ValleyYouth development teaching self reliance, team building and goal setting skills. |
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(04) 577-2070 director@ydtw.org.nz www.projectk.org.nz |
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Relationship Services WhakawhanaungatangaCounselling for individuals, couples and families. |
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(04) 385-1729 huttvalley@relate.org.nz www.relate.org.nz |
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Samaritans Telephone ServiceAnonymous crisis line for those in emotional or psychological distress. |
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(04) 586-1048 |
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Strategic Life ServicesPersonal development, mentoring and counselling. |
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(04) 526-8973 sandie@strategiclife.co.nz www.strategiclife.co.nz |
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Trentham Church of ChristCounselling, daycare. |
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(04) 528-8564 |
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Upper Hutt City Assembly of GodPersonal development, mentoring and counselling. |
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(04) 528-6617 uhcaog@paradise.net.nz www.uhcaog.org |
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YouthlineFree confidential phone counseling support. |
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0800 376-633 youthline1@xtra.co.nz www.youthline.co.nz |
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