Support from SWiS during lockdown – Otahuhu Intermediate School

Kia Ora all,

We know this is a challenging time for many families – high stress levels, children at home, cut off from family and friends.

Our SWiS continue to work from home over this time, are in contact with families and are available for advice or support. You can make contact on SavannahP@atwc.org.nz/0275674206.

Here is a list of support services that remain open to providing support to our families (this can be via helplines/online support where face to face support is not available at this time):

Womens Refuge 0800REFUGE
Shine 0508 744 633
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
Oranga Tamariki call centre 0508FAMILY
CADS 09 845 1818
Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 6757
Lifeline 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
Youthline 0800 376 633
Samaritans 0800 726 666
Outline (LGBT) 0800 688 5463
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508 828 865
FairWay Mediation Services 0800 77 44 20

Work and Income services centres are closed, however you can apply for assistance via MyMSD or phone the contact centre on 0800 559 009.

If you need some assistance with food these food banks may be able to help out, ring first for instructions of how they are operating to ensure physical distancing:

Auckland City Mission, City 09 303 9200
Salvation Army Royal Oak 09 639 1103
Vinnies Auckland, Newton 09 815 6122 or 0800 6800
Hope Centre, New Lynn 02108048436
Vision West, Glen Eden (Mon, Wed, Fri only) 09 818 0716
A Drive- thru Foodbank has been established with New Lynn Community Centre from 1:00 pm Monday- Friday