Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
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Website: www.oasiscentre.org.nz<br />
Email: froukje_spaak@nzf.salvationarmy.org<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: With clinics in <strong>Wellington</strong> and the Hutt, the Oasis Centre provides free<br />
counselling, consultation and rehabilitation programmes for problem gamblers and others<br />
affected by problem gambling.<br />
The Salvation Army Alcohol and Drug <strong>Services</strong> – ph 389 6566<br />
Address: The Hope Centre, 24 Riddiford Street, Newtown.<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Counselling for people with alcohol and drug problems. Free to the<br />
community.<br />
Woodlands Trust – ph 0800 333 1223<br />
Fax: 03 384 1075<br />
Address: PO Box 2111, Christchurch.<br />
Email: enquiries@woodlandstrust.co.nz<br />
Website: www.woodlandstrust.co.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: A national treatment provider for those with alcohol/gambling problems<br />
Befriending and Visiting <strong>Services</strong><br />
As well as the Accredited visiting service operated by Age Concern <strong>Wellington</strong>, the<br />
following services are available to elderly who may be seeking companionship. Full<br />
contact details are in the alphabetical listing<br />
St John Ambulance – ph 0800 780 780<br />
Office phone: Administration and enquiries about other services – ph 0800 785 646<br />
Email: enquiries@stjohn.org.nz<br />
Website: www.stjohn.org.nz<br />
<strong>Services</strong>: St John Caring Caller – This is a free long-term friendship service that<br />
offers those who are housebound, or live on their own, the opportunity to stay in daily<br />
contact by phone with someone who cares about them.<br />
SPCA – ph 389 8044<br />
Fax: 389 5577<br />
Address: 305 Mansfield St, Newtown, <strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Postal: PO Box 7069, <strong>Wellington</strong> South<br />
Email: info@wellingtonspca.org.nz<br />
Website: www.wellingtonspca.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Advice on the most appropriate pets for the particular needs of older people is<br />
provided along with general information about pet care. Volunteers for fostering pets<br />
available. Hours 8am-5pm<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong> Mission – Mission for <strong>Seniors</strong> – ph 477 5960<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Home visiting service covering <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong>, Hutt Valley and Porirua. The<br />
team of nurses, social workers and elder support workers offer support, advocacy and<br />
monitoring for older people who have health/social needs.<br />
We help older people to remain safely/confidently at home or through a change in lifestyle<br />
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