AGender New Zealand Inc.
Agender provide resources, support, education and advocacy services for transgender people, their partners, families and friends. The Rainbow Room in the Christchurch Community House provides a safe inner city contact point for all in the Rainbow Community of GLBT people. All seeking information, advice or help with gender or sexual identity questions are welcome. Web www.agender.org.nz.

Christian, the Christchurch coordinator, can be contacted by:

Email: Xristina@xtra.co.nz
Phone: (03) 365 3139 or home (03) 379 0019.

Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a world wide, self supporting, 12 step support organization for families and friends of alcoholics.
Ph:  (03) 377-2219
Fax: (03) 366-8535

Birthright (Christchurch) Inc. Birthright supports the children of one-parent families by ensuring those children have the same rights and privileges as all children Ph:  (03) 366-9456 Fax: (03) 366-8535

Canty Pacific Safer Community Council
Liaison, developmental,capacity building of other Pacific Island groups, providing development training and a base where pacific community can meet on a neutral ground.
Ph:  (03) 366-0260

Christchurch Budget Service (Inc) We are a free, volunteer organization committed to a policy of confidentiality with our clients. We deal with debt, advise clients who approach the Service for help on a one to one basis. Assisting people to become independent and manage their own monies, with on going support where required. We help clients to contact their creditors and re-arrange payments to reduce the burden of debt. Ph:  (03) 366-3422 Fax: (03) 366-3074 Email: chbudget@ihug.co.nz Website: www.budgetservices.co.nz

Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau Te Pokapu Whakahoki Patai mai i te Iwi Whanui Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau provides free to all individuals an impartial and confidential service of information, guidance and support. We can help with: Personal and family concerns Consumer problems Employment issues etc Local and general information Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau provides free legal advice services Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1.00pm-2.00pm. This service operates on a first in first served basis, therefore we suggest you arrive about 12.45pm. When you arrive please advise Reception you are here to see the lawyer and they will give you a number and the lawyer will call people in number order. Ph:  (03) 366-6490 Fax: (03) 366-6879 Email: cab.christchurch@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cab.org.nz

Churches Hospital Support Trust
A charitable trust established to link volunteer befrienders to those isolated by mental unwellness or intellectual disability who do not have the usual support systems.
Ph:  (03) 366-5104
Fax: (03) 366-5931

Council of Social Services The Christchurch Council of Social Services works to promote social equity, justice and wellbeing by advocating on issues, empowering groups and facilitating collaboration in the social services sector. Ph:  (03) 366-2050 Fax: (03) 366-8535 Email: ccoss@ihug.co.nz

Cystic Fibrosis Association
Coordination of 13 Cystic Fibrosis branches is based in Christchurch. Our functions are management, fund-raising, communication, information, public awareness, education, welfare support.
P.O.Box: 22776
Ph:  (03) 365-1122
Fax: (03) 366-8535
Email: allison_cfnz@hotmail.com

DPA Christchurch and Districts DPA Christchurch and Districts is a regional assembly of the national organization that lobbies and advocates for people with disabilities on issues such as Human Rights, Access, Accommodation, Education, Employment and Transport. Our members include people with disabilities, their families, and support agencies. Ph:  (03) 379-8525 Fax: (03) 366-8535 Email: dpachch@cyberxpress.co.nz Website: www.canterbury.cyberplace.co.nz/community/dpachch

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust
MSSA is a support group for male victims of child sexual abuse.
The purpose of the trust is to empower male survivors of sexual abuse in their recovery process and to work towards changing the way the community views sexual abuse, the effects, the victims and the perpetrators.
Phone or fax:  (03) 377-6747
Email: mssat@survivor.org.nz
Website: www.survivor.org.nz

MensTrust
MensTrust is a non-profit charitable Trust working to build a community where men are accepted, supported, and encouraged to create positive change in their lives. MensTrust assists men to move beyond their stereotypes and discover their own uniqueness.
What can MensTrust do for you?
Provide personal development programmes (weekend and longer workshops and retreats). Promote and support men's groups. Provide networks of communication via the newsletter, email, this website, community notice board. Facilitate community education for men's awareness. Provide resources that encourage trust, courage and integrity as men. Provide social and recreational activities to build a stronger community.
As Steve Biddulph says in his book Manhood: "To make personal change easier, and to make global change possible, we have to build and belong to a community of men who are working towards similar goals. If you want your life as a man to really get moving, then you could get a lot out of a men's group."
Post: P.O. Box 19-651   Phone: (03) 365 3139 (messages)   Fax: (03) 384 5431   Christchurch   (03) 384 5412 (business) Email: info@MensTrust.org.nz   Web: www.MensTrust.org.nz

National Council Of Women
National Council of Women exists to unite and inform organized societies of women so as to promote the moral, civil and social welfare of the total community.
Website: www.ncwnz.co.nz

Network Waitangi Otautahi
Network Waitangi Otautahi aims to provide a network for groups and individuals who are working for a society based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We run introductory workshops and provide follow-up to them. We also work on relevant issues of interest and concern.
Ph: (03) 365-5266

OSCAR Network
OSCAR Network supports and promotes 'Out of School Care and Recreation' in the wider Christchurch area, providing resources, consultation, information and training. Parents may phone us to find out where the nearest OSCAR programme is.
Phone: (03) 379 3915 Fax: (03) 379 3918
Email: oscarnetwork@xtra.co.nz

Parentline
Parentline provides a confidential telephone counselling service for parents.
Ph: (03) 381-1040

Rescare New Zealand
We are a nation-wide group of families supporting other families with an intellectually disabled member. We have a large database of contacts and information to share. We can link families to others in the community. We have four operational branches throughout New Zealand and are internationally affiliated with Rescare UK and CIPAID Australia.

Ph: (03) 374-2122
Website: www.rescarenz.com

Restorative Justice Services
Restorative Justice Services works at promoting reconciliation and healing for people harmed by crime, for offenders and the wider community. Unlike the conventional justice system, restorative justice provides an opportunity for victims to meet with offenders in a safe environment, to ask questions, gain information and describe to offenders the impact of their actions.
Ph:  (03) 371-9391
Fax: (03) 371-9398

Safer Christchurch We are a coordination organization working to ensure there is a co-operative approach to crime prevention and community safety between government agencies, the Christchurch City Council and the community. We have representatives from the Christchurch City Council, Police, Iwi, Community Probation, New Zealand Children, Youth and Family Service, and community groups. Ph: (03) 377-2262

Tenants' Protection Association (TPA)
TPA provides a free, confidential advisory service; mediation between flatmates; education and training on housing tenancy issues to organizations and groups; monitors changes to and the effects of housing policies and the Residential Tenancies Act (1986).
Ph:  (03) 379-2297
Fax: (03) 366-8535
Email: tpa@xtra.co.nz

Te Runaka Ki Otautahi O Kai Tahu
We are the local tribal council for Christchurch city. Te Runaka was established in 1936 to promote the cultural, spiritual and social well-being of Maori living in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. Over time this has evolved but the primary purpose remains the same. The Runaka initiates projects and programmes that have positive outcomes for Maori, and benefit the wider community.
Our kaumatua are the driving force behind our organization. And are widely involved at the decision-making, advisory and participatory levels in all our activities. Projects run in the past include learning Wanaka and forums, Tikaka Maori counselling and whanau development such as language, culture, spirituality, sport and recreation.
Ph:  (03) 377-9925
Fax: (03) 366-8535

The Howard League for Penal Reform Canterbury NZ
Works to promote open and rational debate on issues of crime, punishment, rehabilitation and alternatives to prison in New Zealand. They provide support, information, educational material and advocacy service.
Ph:  (03) 377-0313
Email: howardleague@caverock.net.nz

Volunteering Canterbury
Promotes, supports and upholds the integrity of volunteering. Offers information and referral services for individual volunteers and for organisations which involve volunteers. Training, advocacy and consultancy on all aspects of volunteering.
Phone: (03) 366-2442
E-mail: vc@volcan.or.g.nz
Website: www.volcan.org.nz

40+ Employment Support Trust
Is a networking agency for mature job seekers providing access to a job board, training information, and mentoring and one-to-one support. Another focus is advocacy on issues concerning its members. CVs and cover letters produced for a small fee.
Ph:  (03) 377-2141
Email: mature@snap.net.nz
Website: www.matureemploy.inet.net.nz

Other Community Groups associated with the house

Otautahi Women's Refuge (Collection Depot Only)
Community House acts as a collection point for donations of clothing, etc. Emergency accommodation for women who have been abused. For more information please ring 352 6817.

Community Services Trust (Mail Service Only)
CST provides efficient services to community groups including system design, financial structures, MYOB and publishing.

The Polish Association in Christchurch Inc (Resource Library & Mail Service)
They have set up a library for their members to access under the spiral staircase and hope to hold regular meetings in the House.
The Polish Association in Christchurch’s aims and objectives are: