We are a social service agency that positively impacts on the lives of more than 50,000 people a year in Canterbury through our wide range of services. We help anyone who needs it regardless of their circumstances. We take on the hardest cases with love and optimism. We see people’s lives transform with our support and believe everyone should have the opportunity of a second chance.
Main activities and services
If you...
Need food
Our Foodbank can help provide people with emergency food support.
Need a place to stay
Our Men’s Emergency facility and our Women’s Emergency facility are for people needing help and who have nowhere else to sleep.
Need addiction help
We have a variety of services including adult and youth addiction counsellors, a specific support group for women, and community and residential detoxification services.
Need to see a nurse
Our Community Mental Health nurse works across all of our services.
Are worried about your situation
Our Social Workers can help provide people with information, advocacy and support.
Are worried about your finances
Our Financial Mentor can help people plan a budget or manage debts and bill payments through advocacy and financial education.
Want to connect with others
Join our welcoming and safe Men’s or Women’s Day Programme. These services offer activities to take part in and help people to connect with others.
Want to learn a new skill
Our Learning and Development Hub offers one to one and group drop-in sessions with tutors who can help people gain new life-skills and work-readiness skills.
Need help navigating social services
Our Community Connectors can support and connect you with a wide range of Social Services in Canterbury.
Get in touch.