Drop in Service

Covid-19

Our Invercargill Drop In Centre, based at 49 Tay Street, Invercargill will reopen on the 18th of May, 2020.

This will operate with adjusted hours, as listed below:

Monday 1.00 - 5.00pm

Wednesday 9.00 -1.00pm

Friday 1.00 - 5.00pm

We will be implementing Responsible Access Guidelines, which include the following:

The door will remain locked- Please knock LOUDLY and a support worker will greet you

Upon entering, hands must be sanitised

A contact register will be completed, to assist with contact tracing if required

Social distancing will be adhered to at all times

We are no longer able to offer hot or cold drinks, so we encourage you to pop down to your favourite local cafe prior to coming in, and bring one with you

Deep cleaning of the centre, particularly high touch areas, will take place between each visitor

And MOST importantly- Please only enter if:

You do not have any symptoms associated with Covid- 19 (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing, runny nose, loss of smell)
You do not have Covid-19 nor are you awaiting the results from being tested for Covid-19
You have not been in contact with any known or suspected cases of Covid-19 in the past 14 days
You have not returned, or been in contact with anyone else who has returned from overseas in the past 14 days

Until then, we have moved to an Emotional Wellbeing Phone Call Service. We will be providing regular phone contact to anyone feeling isolated, afraid, or managing grief at this time. Our phone will be on daily and support workers will answer or follow up on messages left.

Anyone can request this support for themselves, or for another person with that persons permission.

To talk to us, please give us a call on 027 443 8788

You can also connect with us via facebook or email

Here's a great article on the impact of Covid-19.

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We are open throughout the week for drop in. Call in for a cuppa and a chat. No need to make an appointment.

We will do our best to help you find the support you feel comfortable with.

Invercargill Hours:

Monday 1 pm - 5 pm

Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm

Friday 1 pm - 5 pm

Gore Hours

Monday 9 am - 1 pm

Reopening date to be confirmed

Winton Hours

10 am - 2 pm

Dates to be confirmed

Mataura Hours

1 pm - 3 pm

Dates to be confirmed

Te Anau Monthly Visits

Home visits or appointments at Fiordland Community House

2020 Dates:

To be confirmed

027 443 8788 or

Ohai Monthly Visits

Home visits or appointments at 79 Birchwood Road, Ohai