At the Grief Centre, we provide support, advice and counselling to help those affected by loss and grief.

Losses or changes can shift the whole foundation of our life. Nothing is as it was. Even what was most familiar, seems in a strange way unfamiliar. It is as though we have to learn a new language, a new way of being. Even the face in the mirror sometimes seems the face of a stranger.
 

The Grief Centre

The Grief Support and Education Charitable Trust (Grief Centre) is a Registered Charity established in 2009 to assist and support those affected by grief and loss.

Loss and grief are issues facing many in our communities. Until now little has been available to truly help those needing assistance.
 

Find out how we can help

At the Grief Centre we offer a variety of services, including Counselling, Support Groups, Community Talks, Information and Resources and books for sale to assist those that are grieving.

We also offer Training and Professional Supervision to those working with families and individuals who are suffering from grief and loss.

Specialised Grief and Loss Resources Available

In conjunction with Dr Fiona Pienaar, we have produced a set of resource booklets for people experiencing loss and grief following a death.

Please go to our Resource section for more details and to view the booklets.

  Emergency Help Needed ?

If you are seriously concerned about someone's immediate safety (or your own) - Phone 111

OR Go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department

OR Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT team) OR Healthline 0800 611 116

Helplines - if you need to talk to someone:

1737 Call or text 1737 for support from a trained counsellor, available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

Lifeline 0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999

Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Youthline 0800 376 633

Samaritans 0800 726 666

Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797

Depression Helpine 0800 111 757