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Please find below several Franklin Services for Seniors …
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- Franklin Transport Links
- Franklin Counseling Services
- Franklin Home Support
- Franklin Therapy
- Franklin Useful Links
- Franklin Helplines
- Franklin Social Workers Network Support
Transport Links
Company Name Phone Information Taxis United 0800 701 259
09 295 100www.taxisunited.co.nz St Johns Health Shuttle 0800 WAKA ORA 0800 9252 672 mairiana.roxas@stjohn.org.nz
Health related appointments (Koha or gold coin)Franklin Transport Services 09 238 6233 www.franklinfamilysupport.org.nz
medical appointment transport 48 hours’ notice requiredWhite Rose Cars 09 238 9728 021 10 20 678 www.whiterosecars.co.nz
shuttle, private, medicalFreedom Companion Driving 0800 956 956 09 218 7475
Kirsten Jones
09 218 7475info@freedomdrivers.co.nz
www.freedomdrivers.co.nz
Medical appointments, ACC funded transport, scenic drives, social, shopping, personal grooming, Total Mobility Service, wheelchair accessible vehicles, airport
Counselling Services
Hope Unlimited TRUST, Counselling & Social Support Services, 14 Harrington Ave, Pukekohe – 09 239 1823, www.hopeunlimitedtrust.org.nz
Home Support
Enliven Counties Manukau – Maximising Independence, 217 Weymouth Road, Manurewa, northern.enliven.org.nz. Provide home and community support services for older people and those with disabilities or injuries. Is part of Presbyterian Support Northern charitable social services organisation, 09-269 0112, https://www.eldernet.co.nz https://www.eldernet.co.nz/Facilities/Home_Help_and_Personal_Care_Assistance/Enliven_Counties_Manukau/Service/DisplayService/FaStID/14614
Therapy
Speech Language Therapist Jenny Button 021784594 Jenny.Button@middlemore.co.nz COUNTIES MANUKAU DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD
Franklin Locality Counties Manukau Health Hours of work: Monday- Friday (8am-4.30pm) countiesmanukau.health.nz
Useful Links
Eldernet: www.eldernet.co.nz
Health Point: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-services/south-auckland/pukekohe/ https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/regions-nz/auckland/community-services
Work and Income: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/seniors/index.html#null
Super Seniors: http://www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/about-superseniors/index.html
Family Support: http://www.familysupport.org.nz/
Waiuku Family Support; 09 235 9099 , admin@waiukufamilysupport.co.nz
Strengthening Families; http://www.strengtheningfamilies.govt.nz
Chinese Positive Ageing Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization, established by a group of professionals for the physical, psychological wellbeing of the Chinese elderly in New Zealand. CPA Telephone Befriending Service (TBS) aims to assist Chinese elderly to combat their loneliness and maintain their mental well-being. Our specially trained volunteers who can speak your language will phone you regularly at your convenience to listen to your concerns, provide culturally appropriate support and a friendly chat with confidentiality.
Enquiries 聯络我們, Sandy Nip 聶太 (小江), 09 624 1368 (Voicemail 留言), 021 052 0930, cpa.trust@gmail,comAsian Health & Wellbeing Community Network; Kitty Ko, Asian Health Gain Advisor I Population Health, M: 021 840 200, kitty.ko@middlemore.co.nz
Grown Ups: https://www.grownups.co.nz/ 50+ Lifestyle magazine
Selwyn Foundation: https://www.selwynfoundation.org.nz/community/community-support/
The Selwyn Foundation is able to tailor and coordinate services to support you and your loved ones to continue living at home, remaining well, safe and comfortable. We can assist you to access subsidised care that you may be eligible for, along with additional services that you and your family can pay for.
Call Sandi today on call 0800 30 1234 and share with her your needs and requirements, and we will tailor services to meet your needs and budget.Selwyn Pukekohe: http://www.pukekohecommunityaction.co.nz/selwyn
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HelpLines
Below is a list of some of the services available in New Zealand that offer support, information and help. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified.
National helplines
Need to talk – Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counselor
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666
Peer Talk – 0800 234 432 (18yo up, 7 days a week, 17:00 – 24:00)
Anxiety phone line – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Victim Support – 0800 842 846
Family Violence – Information Line (0800 456 450) Provides self-help information and connects people to services where appropriate.
Depression-specific helplines
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions)
www.depression.org.nz – includes The Journal online help service
Family Services 211 Helpline – 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
Skylight – 0800 299 100 for support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.
Supporting Families In Mental Illness – 0800 732 825 for families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness.
Other specialist helplines
Alcohol and Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or online chat
Are You OK – 0800 456 450 – family violence helpline, http://www.areyouok.org.nz/family-violence
Gambling Helpline – 0800 654 655
Anxiety phone line – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Seniorline – 0800 725 463 A free information service for older people
Shine – 0508 744 633 confidential domestic abuse helpline
Quit Line – 0800 778 778 smoking cessation help
Free peer support services – For people experiencing mental illness or those supporting them. Auckland Central 0508 927 654 or 0508 WARMLINE (8pm to midnight, seven nights)
Women’s Refuge – 0800 REFUGE (733 843)
Franklin Social Workers Network Support
Name Organisation Phone Number Email Maria Astillero Matariki CMDHB MariaVictoria.Astillero@middlemore.co.nz Les Pihema The Cottage Les.Pihema@middlemore.co.nz Leisl Holtzhauzen Franklin Family Support LHoltzhauzen@familysupport.org.nz Sandy Fretwell Franklin Family Support Sfretwell@familysupport.org.nz Karen Orr Family Works-SWiS Karen.Orr@fwn.org.nz Maxine Oakley Age Concern MaxineO@accm.org.nz Sasha Misur Age Concern Joyleen Dawson NASC Joyleen.Dawson@middlemore.co.nz Vicky Gray Child Development Team CMDHB Vicky.Gray@middlemore.co.nz Dori Phillips Family Works-SWiS Dori.Phillips@fwn.org.nz Abby Alesana Frameworks Abby.Alesana@framework.org.nz Beryl McElroy Hospice beryl.mcelroy@hospice.co.nz Conrad Bezuidenhoud MHSOP/ILOC Conrad.Bezuidenhoud@middlemore.co.nz Kumeroa Phillips Huakina Development Trust kumeroa@huakina.co.nz Patricia Williams Kidz Social Services kidzsocialservices@xtra.co.nz Rachel Kurusa Frameworks rachel.kurusa@framework.org.nz Sonya Pereira Hope Unlimited Trust hope@hopeunlimitedtrust.org.nz Stacey Tuaa Mahi Marumaru Stacey.Tuaa@connectsr.org.nz Michael Aitken Frameworks michael.aitken@framework.org.nz Michael Verner Mahi Marumaru michael.verner@connectsr.org.nz Desiree Donaldson Stand childrens services Desiree.Donaldson@standforchildren.org.nz Maggie Ramalingam Stand childrens services maggie.ramalingam@standforchildren.org.nz Caroline Gatimel Waiuku Family Support carolineg@waiukufamilysupport.co.nz Catrin Susser Community Health Services cmdhb catrin.susser@middlemore.co.nz