Social Workers

What we offer

Free service to individuals, families/whanau and communities who require assistance when dealing with health and disability issues which affect the normal functioning of daily life.

Our service may:

• assist clients to access the resources they require including carer support, accommodation, disability support, transport, etc
• offer support in a crisis
• facilitate family meetings
• assist clients access assistance form other agencies e, ACC, WINZ, etc
• assist clients as they make important life decisions
• ensure that clients’ rights are being respected
• provide help in issues of suspected abuse and neglect for older people and dependent adults i.e. family violence
• provide short term counselling where there is a health issue involved.

Hours of service

8am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays)

How to contact us

Town	Telephone Number
Hamilton	(07) 838 3565
Matamata	(07) 888 6901
Morrinsville	(07) 888 6901
Ngaruawahia	(07) 824 8646
Putaruru	(07) 883 7220
Taumarunui	(07) 896 0020
Te Awamutu	(07) 870 3184
Te Kuiti	(07) 878 6077
Thames	(07) 868 3804
Tokoroa	(07) 886 7239

Visiting requirements (for our safety)

Please:

• restrain and secure dogs
• do not smoke during  our visits
• advise us if there are any hazards that may be around your home or workplace.

Partners in care 

Community Health social workers provide a culturally appropriate, anti discrimitory quality service that enables and empowers individuals, groups and communities toward the realisation of their social, emotional, psychological, physical and environmental potential, through the principles of social justice and social change.

Social work aim:

• To help people help themselves
• Hapi Te Tangata Kia Te Tiaki I A Ia Ano

Referral criteria

All referrals must come through the Regional Referral Centre - Fax  0800 867 333.