RESOURCES

USEFUL LINKS
Addiction Services Referral Form mh04.doc
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Age Concern - Referral Form - Oct 2017.docx
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family_violence_intervention_brochure_2013.pdf
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Links on Depression
​Links on Stress & Anxiety
​Other Links
desire_to_make_a_difference_2013.pdf
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fun_stuff_for_the_family_to_do_in_marlborough.docx
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USEFUL WEBSITES ON BULLYING
GetPOM.org 
Get peace of mind.org
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS

 
​A GOOD SELECTION OF FREE RESOURCES 
INFORMATION FROM VICTIM SUPPORT
What we do: Victim Support is the community response to people affected by crime and trauma. We help people hurt by crime and trauma find hope, strength and resilience in the face of grief and trauma.

We provide support and information so that people affected by crime and
trauma can:
  • have their rights upheld
  •  feel in control as they rebuild their lives
  •   understand what they can expect from, and need to do, to participate in   the justice system
  •   reduce any financial hardship suffered as a result of the crime or trauma
  •   maintain and strengthen links with family, whanau and community
  •   reduce the risk of revictimisation.

How do we do this? Our 24/7 service is provided free of charge in communities large and small  throughout New Zealand. It is delivered by trained volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise to help people in their local community.

Victim Support volunteers are carefully selected and receive quality
training on all aspects of providing support to victims of crime
and trauma.

Services            
  • Emotional first aid and practical support at the time of crisis
  • Financial grants to reimburse costs after some serious crimes, especially homicide, death by a criminal act, and sexual violence
  • Referral to counselling and other services, and payment of counselling costs in some cases
  • Help dealing with the criminal justice system e.g. attending court,
  • Restorative justice, parole board; preparing victim impact statements and
  •  Help organising travel and accommodation if required 
  • Help dealing with grief, loss, trauma and shock
  • Follow up on wellbeing/safety after crisis and further emotional and practical support if required  
  • Specialist support following a homicide        
  • Advocacy with other organisations

CONTACT 
Donna Smith - Service Coordinator 
Victim Support Marlborough 
M: 027 452 6212
E:  donna.smith@victimsupport.org.nz
W: www.victimsupport.org.nz
USEFUL LINKS on DEPRESSION
Some links for info on diagnoses, evidence based interventions and resources in general;
  • www.blackdoginstitute.org.au - Good for depression and bipolar – sensible, easy to read, stuff for families, staying well plans, lots of positive practical stuff. Also has good research updates for clinicians. Lots of info about computerised CBT treatment  for patients to self access, via the web. GP’s should know about this!!!!!!  
  • www.cci.health.wa.gov.au - Centre for Clinical Interventions. Free-to-download information sheets on most psych disorders; info on CBT for different disorders – you can choose from simple one page info sheet, to a whole CBT manual for each disorder. GP’s need to know about this too!!!!! A government sponsored website – very sensible and safe.
  • www.rcpsych.ac.uk - website of the British College of Psychiatrists – not stuffy, very easy to read, easy to navigate. Lots of brilliant info sheets in friendly language for patients, on every topic under the sun related to mental health.  
  • Beyond Blue; A National Depression Initiative
    An Australian website about depression.
  • E-couch
    e-couch program for preventing and coping with depression, generalised anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
  • Get g.g. Self Help and Therapist Resources
    This website offers CBT self-help information, resources and tools, including therapy worksheets.
USEFUL LINKS on STRESS & ANXIETY
  • The Panic Centre
    A link to a panic disorder programme that people can register and do on line for free. It has been evaluated in a recent Australian and NZ journal of Psychiatry and appears effective and easy to use. That was with adults though. Might possibly be useful for some of our older teens if anyone wants to try registering for  it and going through it with someone.
  • Promising Practices Network
    The PPN website is a unique resource that offers credible, research-based information on what works to improve the lives of children and families.  Sometimes referred to as a "best practices" site or a "model program" site, PPN is both of those things and much more. In addition to providing information on Programs that Work, PPN also links to additional research information in all areas related to child well-being, including their physical and mental health, academic success, and economic security. These additional resources include Resources and Tools and Expert Perspectives. To promote successful implementation of best practices and model programs, PPN also screens and posts evidence-based information on effective Service Delivery.
  • Skylight – Because grief happens and support matters
    A useful website with resources and information for professionals, parents, family, friends, children, youth etc. re; grief, loss, anger and so forth.  They also host a variety of groups, some of which will come to you area.
  • We offer a wide range of services to support those facing tough times of change, loss, trauma and grief - whatever the cause, and whatever their age. We also equip, train and support those wanting to assist them, such as friends or family members, community volunteers and professionals.”
  • Sensory Processing Disorder
    A website with information about SPD, sensory resources and tools.
  • SPELD New Zealand
    Information about different learning disabilities including dyslexia and dyspraxia; support and contact information in NZ.
    “The purpose of speld nz, therefore, is to work within the framework established by the Ministry of Education, to assist in reducing underachievement in education by students with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.”    ​