Family Support Services
Bereaved Parents North Shore
486 1688
P.O. Box 33-1129, Takapuna
Offers support and friendship to any bereaved parent, provides a telephone contact who can be called at any time and provides many forms of information about the grieving process. Also have regular meetings during the day and in the evenings.
Cot Death Support Group
479 2107
Multiple Birth Club North Shore
0800 4 TWINS
Offer support, knowledge & friendship for those that have (or are going to have) twins, triplets or more. Offer monthly newsletters, coffee mornings/playgroup, library & equipment hire. Hold regular group outings and also organise discounts & special offers for members.
Parentcare
3074049 ext 25469
www.parentcare.org.nz
P.O.Box 8297, Symonds Street.
Monday to Friday
10.30am – 2.30pm then to answer phone.
A support group for families who have, or have had, a baby in intensive or special care. They provide parent packs, weekly gatherings, a premmie playmates playgroup as well as a library and special items for sale.
Parent Port
486 4666
www.parentport.co.nz
Offers immediate practical help in the home for North Shore families with a baby or a pre-school child who need an extra pair of hands. If you need help due to a family crisis, illness (non-contagious), stress or tiredness contact this free service.
Small Wonders
0272 722 295
In home service for practical baby management and problem solving
S.I.D.S NZ Support Group
0800 164 455
“SANDS” Stillbirth & Newborn Death Support
478 4801
2/24 Manu Place, Browns Bay.
A support group for parents who have experienced a stillbirth or newborn death. Monthly support meetings at North Shore support group,