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Lighthouse Southland

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    Lighthouse Southland provide the following programmes and support:
    • Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
    • Prevention of family violence programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
    • Safety Programmes for those experiencing violence.
    • Adolescent Programme for young people aged 12-17yrs using violence/aggressive behaviour.

    Our vision is to see those in our community feel valued and safe in relationships. 
    Our team are here to help, support and listen in a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment.

    Our Pou:

    Whanaungatanga— Relationships and Connections  

    Kaitiakitanga— Protection and Accountability

    Manaakitanga— Respect, Care and Compassion

    Tika & Pono- Integrity and Authenticity

     

     

    Staff

    Lighthouse is overseen by a Board and has a Manager, Practice Manager and Family Violence Practitioners.
    All of our team bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience.
    Adolescent Programme

    L    Lighthouse Southland offers an Adolescent Programme to youth, aged 12-17yrs, who are struggling with violence and managing their behaviours. Our team can work with the young person in our offices or with them at their school (currently only Invercargill schools). Referrals can be made by schools, alternative education providers, police, health professionals, other agencies, government departments and parents and caregivers.

    This programme covers:

    Ø  Anger & Violence

    Ø  Empathy

    Ø  Self-management

    Ø  Respect & Values/Beliefs

    Ø  Communication & Relationships

    Ø  Self-esteem

    Ø  Wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā

    Ø  Grief/Trauma.

     

    Non-Violence Programmes
    1. Group programmes for those who have been referred by the Ministry of Justice or Department of Corrections.
    Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.


    2.  Prevention of Family Violence group programmes for those who self-refer (or are community referred) and are using violence or at risk of using violence.
    Individual programmes are only offered to female clients and those, who are assessed by our practitioners, with needs requiring individual support.


    In our Non-Violence & Prevention of Family Violence Programmes we walk alongside people as they    :

    Ø  Develop communication and conflict resolution skills

    Ø  Develop safety plans and goals

    Ø  Examine  thinking, behaviour and beliefs

    Ø  Explore intergenerational violence and its impacts

    Ø  Develop support structures to help maintain a non-violent lifestyle

    Ø  Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.

     We work alongside all genders in our Non-Violence and Prevention of Family Violence Programmes.

    Safety Programmes

    We offer Safety Programmes and support for victims of violence/those experiencing violence. We provide quality advocacy and walk alongside as you:

    Ø  Work towards safety

    Ø  Develop goals, safety plans, supports and confidence

    Ø  Focus on the future

    Ø  Examine thinking and beliefs

    Ø  Explore wellbeing/Te Whare Tapa Whā.

    We work alongside all genders in our Safety Programme work.  

    Age groups

    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua

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    Emergency contacts

    After hours and emergency
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    Call Healthline
    0800 611 116

    Call or text Talkline
    1737

    In a mental health emergency call
    0800 46 78 46

    Call the National Poisons Centre
    0800 764 766

    Call Safe to Talk helpline or text 4334
    In the case of sexual harm
    0800 044 334

    Call the Family Violence Information Line
    0800 456 450

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