Canterbury Recovery Support Service

Contact Us

info@rightservice.org.nz

0800 RSRTIME (777846)

Mobile: 027 654 7788

Fax: 352-3398

As Canterbury continues to experience earthquake aftershocks, some of us are feeling anxious. The aftershocks we are experiencing are normal and are likely to last for a while but will get less frequent as time goes on. Feeling anxious during this time is completely normal.

If you, or someone you know, isn’t coping and needs support, please call the Canterbury Earthquake Support line on 0800 777 846.

Your call will be answered in English. However if English is not your first language, let them know what language you prefer and someone will call you back.

Supporting the Canterbury Earthquake Support Line is a team of social workers who can provide follow up support for you and your family. When you ring 0800 777 846, tell them you want a Right Service Right Time social worker to make contact with you.

Earthquake Resources and Notices

	Aftershocks Read what to do in an aftershock.
	Canterbury Earthquake Community Response Fund The Canterbury Earthquake Community Response Fund (the Fund) has been established to respond to emergency pressures associated with the recent earthquake affecting the communities of Christchurch City, Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts.
	Canterbury Quake Employee Support What help is there for individuals and families in Canterbury?
	Canterbury Quake Employer What help is there for businesses and employers in Canterbury?
	Common Reactions to Disasters Most people involved in a traumatic incident experience some kind of emotional reaction. Although each person’s experience is different, there are a number of common responses that are experienced by the majority of those involved.
	Earthquake 2010 - Rebuilding Our City Earthquake Newsletter from Nicky Wagner. MP
	Earthquake Fact Sheet: Employment The earthquake caused a range of damage to businesses in the Canterbury region and to the homes and lives of employers and employees. Employers and employees should be talking to each other about pragmatic solutions to speed recovery for everyone's benefit.
	Earthquake Fact Sheet: Insurance If you have home or contents insurance, you will have Earthquake Commission (EQC) cover. However, this is limited to certain amounts and does not cover all types of loss so you may have to claim under your private insurance as well.
	Earthquake Fact Sheet: Tenancy Natural disasters like earthquakes are not ordinary events, and require landlords and tenants to work together in good faith. If you and your landlord are unable to reach a solution which you think is reasonable, then you can take further steps to have the matter sorted.
	EQC Frequently asked questions
	Group programmes for Children and Parents Please note that the Methodist Mission will be returning to 309 Durham Street- operational from 1st February 2011.
	ONE STOP SHOCK Earthquake Recovery Information Sheet
	Parenting Tips A parenting tips sheet, including some practical suggestions for the looming holiday period
	Sleep Information Tips for parents managing their children's sleep
	Stress after Emergencies In emergencies, people can use up more emotional energy than they realise. They put themselves into a survival state to deal with problems and cope with fears, frustrations and other feelings. The body’s natural way of working outside the normal comfort zone in this way is called a ‘state of stress’.
	Stress Busters Tip Sheet Ideas for managing and decreasing stress
	Workplace Support Workplace Support is an independent employee assistance provider and is being funded by the Ministry of Social Development to provide this support for a three month period to social services organisations to meet the needs of their staff in this post crisis period.