HealthInfo Canterbury
Supported activity
Comcare Trust – Activelinks
Phone: (03) 377-7020
For people 18 to 65 years with a diagnosis of a moderate to severe mental illness.
Website: www.comcare.org.nz
Services available:
- Provides support to help you get active through physical activity, sport, recreation and leisure pursuits. Staff have a fitness training qualification and a certificate in mental health support.
- Programmes based on your goals, aspirations, and identified needs.
Emerge Aotearoa – Activity Based Experience
Phone: (03) 371-5599
Website: emergeaotearoa.org.nz
Address: 8 Kennedy Pl, Hillsborough, Christchurch.
For people 16 to 65 years experiencing mild to moderate mental illness.
Services available:
- Wellbeing and activity focus, helping you with issues such as healthy eating and physical activity. A goal-oriented plan is developed to meet your needs.
- Staff have a fitness qualification, proven people engagement skills and a certificate in mental health support.
Step Ahead Trust
Phone: 0800‑688‑732
Website: stepahead.org.nz
Addresses:
167 Stanmore Rd, Linwood, Christchurch (9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday).
9 Puriri St, Riccarton, Christchurch (9.30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday).
Thrive Church, 86 Victoria St, Rangiora (10 am to 3 pm, Mondays).
War Memorial Hall, corner Albert St and High St, Rangiora (10 am to 3 pm, Wednesdays).
Community House, 44 Cass St, Ashburton (10 am to 3 pm, Fridays).
Pick-ups can be arranged from Kaiapoi and Amberley for activities in Rangiora.
For people aged 18 to 65 throughout Canterbury with a mental health diagnosis who can attend meetings independently. That means you must have at least a basic level of motivation. You may be helped in your first visit by your community support worker, a family member, a friend or another support person. You can attend as often as you like as long as you take part in meaningful activities.
Services available:
- Activity-based rehabilitation to promote self-development and get you into the community. Where possible it helps you find employment through Comcare's Jobconnect service.
- Staff have qualifications such as occupational therapy, school teaching or adult education.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed December 2020.
Review key: HIHMI-138165
