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Eastern Coromandel Community Services is a one-stop social services centre

Our services are free, confidential and available to all community members.

Take the first step by making a referral or self-referring.

Eastern Coromandel Community Services is a one-stop social services centre

Our services are free, confidential and available to all community members.

Refer here to one of our free services today

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We are open for referrals from
Whiritoa - Whangamata - Onemana - Opoutere - Hikuai - Pauanui - Tairua

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Counselling

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Family Violence Intervention and Prevention

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Foodbank

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Medical Drives

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All Services

About Eastern Coromandel Community Services

Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust (formerly Whangamatā Community Services Trust) is a not-for-profit charity, committed to supporting you and your family.

It is our mission is to meet the needs of our community in a safe, caring and confidential environment. Seeking to empower clients to become self-reliant with sound advice and direction.

We are the only local agency of its kind covering Whangamata, Tairua, Pauanui, Hikuai, Onemana, Opoutere and Whiritoa.

We depend fully on securing government contracts, funding grants, sponsorship, and donations to enable us to keep our doors open and to support our local community.

Matthew Turner

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Sarah Evans

“Testimonial text here from a real customer. Make it authentic and relevant to your audience"

Counselling and Financial Mentoring

"The day I walked into the Community Services office was the start of rebuilding, restructuring and turning my life around. I was made to feel human again.”

Whānau Support

“I enjoy the heartfelt down to earth conversations we have."

Financial Mentoring

“My experience proved invaluable in alleviating the stress and emotional strain I was under at the time. Being respectful of my situation and in need of help, I could not have got through it all without her help and consideration. She has my eternal thanks.”

Counselling

“Therapy has been super helpful and rewarding. I feel a weight has lifted off my shoulders and value feeling like I have support if my mood dips.”

OSCAR Kids Club

"We are so appreciative. It’s not easy to come up with new & interesting activities in a small town, and the Kids Club are always offering fresh ideas.
It’s obvious that the team are committed to the children & are invested in their welfare.”

Comfort Kai Community Meal

“I enjoy coming and listening to everyone’s happiness.”

Kete Kai Cooking Classes

“As soon as I walked into the class I was made to feel like whanau. I don’t think I have ever felt more included in anything in my life!”

The Community Services

“People who genuinely care and understand and so willing to help getting peoples lives back together.”

Comfort Kai

“The especially nice and friendly volunteers are a great delight and comfort for lots of people."

Counselling

“I couldn’t speak highly enough of the way the skills and coping strategies were communicated to me and have proved to be very beneficial.”

The Community Services

“I came away with such a stronger sense of community and connection.”

OSCAR Kids Club

“I especially love the enthusiasm of the staff and how happy my moko are at the end of the day.”

Come and see us at Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust

Address: 505 Port Road, Whangamatā, 3620, New Zealand
Phone: 07 865 7065
Email: info@communityservices.org.nz

Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

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