About ARCT
The Akaroa Resource Collective Trust (ARCT) provides, promotes and supports charitable services that benefit the Akaroa community and surrounding areas. The Trust was established in 1992, becoming a registered Charitable Trust in 1998. ARCT has been running for over 30 years, and is a unique grassroots, local organisation. Governance is by a Trust Board elected annually at an AGM; services are delivered by an employed Manager and additional personal as required.
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Your Journey
Along your journey there is a path to walk, a waka to paddle, a mountain to climb, a river to cross. There are times we are faced with challenges. Some we create and some we don’t, and we face the difficulties and challenges of working through these times as we reconnect. There are times when we are supportive to others and times we need support ourselves.
Our Journey Together
We will work with you to support and create resilience to empower you on your journey as you walk your path to reach your full potential of Mauri Ora (Health and well-being). This can be difficult but not impossible. This can take time and effort to achieve, and the outcome can result in some significant, positive changes for you and your whanau. We at ARCT are here to support this.
Throughout Our Journey
We endeavour to honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Partnership – Work with you to identify your needs and identify any wrap around services needed as you work towards your needs being met. – Mauri ora.
Protection – We value the safety, dignity, identity, and individuality of all who walk through our doors by providing a safe confidential space. – Manaakitanga.
Participation – All we need from you is a willingness to participate.
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Your Journey
Along your journey there is a path to walk, a waka to paddle, a mountain to climb, a river to cross. There are times we are faced with challenges. Some we create and some we don’t, and we face the difficulties and challenges of working through these times as we reconnect. There are times when we are supportive to others and times we need support ourselves.
![](https://akaroaheartlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/626884896ef6ecc0d2bd1586_pakari.jpg)
Our Journey Together
We will work with you to support and create resilience to empower you on your journey as you walk your path to reach your full potential of Mauri Ora (Health and well-being). This can be difficult but not impossible. This can take time and effort to achieve, and the outcome can result in some significant, positive changes for you and your whanau. We at ARCT are here to support this.
![](https://akaroaheartlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/626884880399a81d3fb493f8_Respect2.jpg)
Throughout Our Journey
We endeavour to honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Partnership – Work with you to identify your needs and identify any wrap around services needed as you work towards your needs being met. – Mauri ora.
Protection – We value the safety, dignity, identity, and individuality of all who walk through our doors by providing a safe confidential space. – Manaakitanga.
Participation – All we need from you is a willingness to participate.
Alternative/out of hours services
If you would like to talk to a counsellor, phone or text “Need to Talk” 1737
Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE
0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline
0508 828 865
Healthline
0800 611 116
If this is an emergency please call 111 and ask for police, or contact Emergency Mental Health Services 0800 112 334
Social work support, advocacy & councilling services
- We offer whanau-centred services, social work support and advocacy and counselling to Men, Women, Youth and Children.
- For Parents, Grandparents or Caregivers who want support to create positive change while raising their children / grandchildren.
- For parent/parents, youth and children who are working through a challenging time in their life
- For Men, Woman and Youth who want to manage their anger and develop better coping strategies.
- Co-parenting strategies for parents who have separated or divorced.
- Men, Women, and Youth who are experiencing conflict with other family members, living with abuse and family harm or in a domestic violence situation.
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead