Care & Support
We believe no one should have to walk through difficult times alone. Here you'll find links to community organisations and support services that offer help, encouragement, and practical assistance for a range of needs.
In an emergency please dial 111
If you’re part of the Zion Church whānau and need support, please get in touch with us directly.
There are also many great support services available across our community that both church family and community members may find helpful.
Included below are links to helpful services that may be able to provide additional support.
Not sure what you need?
Family Services
A directory of service providers that can help you and your family
The Family Services Directory is a searchable online database.
It lists information about family support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families (we call the organisations in the Family Services Directory “providers”).
Do you need help accessing food?
Te Awamutu Christian Churches and Community Foodbank
The Te Awamutu Christian Churches and Community Foodbank have been supporting families in need in the local community for the past thirty years.
Contact us and we can help you get a referral for the Foodbank.
Operation Kai4All
Operation Kai4All is a Voluntary Free Community Charity distributing Kai Resources in Te Awamutu.
You can contact Operation Kai4All on 0800524425
Do you need help accessing or managing finances?
Citizens Advice Bureau – Te Awamutu
Budgeting Clinic
Free weekly budgeting clinic is available at the Te Awamutu CAB on a Tuesday from 10am to 12pm. Bookings are essential, please phone 07 871 4111 to book an appointment.
Ministry of Social Development
If you’re facing financial pressure, help may be available through the Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income). They offer a range of support options, including benefits, one-off payments, and assistance with essential costs such as housing, food, and medical needs. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.
You can explore what support you may be entitled to and how to apply by visiting:
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz
Christians Against Poverty
CAP walks alongside whānau — ending money chaos in Aotearoa. Freed from debt and poverty, people are financially resilient — as they strengthen their relationships with money, self, others and God.
CAP Debt Help – Free call 0508 227 111
CAP Money Course – Find a course
Do you need help accessing mental wellbeing services?
Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand provide support information for your health and wellbeing.
Crisis Team
Waikato
Crisis teams provide urgent, 24/7 mental health support, assessment, and intervention for individuals experiencing serious mental health crises.
Contact them directly on 0800 50 50 50
Lifeline
Are here to listen
Lifeline provide and join forces with the best support for you or if you are concerned for someone’s well-being or safety.
Whether you need to talk to someone on the phone or feel more comfortable texting, they have the right service for you.
Call them
Helpline: 0800 543 354
Text line: 4357
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865
Need to talk?
Text line
Talk with a trained counsellor, anytime.
Free call or text 1737
Youthline
Call or Text
Youthline offers a free Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email), free face-to-face counselling services, youth mentoring, programmes in schools and communities to help people grow and develop.
Free Text: 243
Free 24/7 call: 0800 37 66 33
WhatsApp: 09 886 56 96
Online Webchat: https://youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling/
Yellow Brick Road
Supporting families towards mental wellbeing
Formerly known as Supporting Families NZ, Yellow Brick Road is a national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
Mental Health Foundation
Improving the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations, and communities.
The Mental Health Foundation promote everyday actions that lift mental wellbeing, provide tools that support people through tough times, and advocate for a better mental health system and society
Do you need help accessing physical wellbeing services?
Healthline
Healthline is a free over-the-phone health service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you or someone in your family is unwell, you can call Healthline and speak to experienced nurses and paramedics for health advice and information about what to do next.
Call Healthline: 0800 611 116
Plunketline
PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week for support, advice and information on parenting and child health and wellbeing for tamariki aged 0-5
Call: 0800 933 922
Healthify
Trusted, independent health info – simple, clear, and made for Kiwis.
If you need support, please reach out to us directly.
We'd love to walk alongside you — get in touch and we'll do our best to help.