Community Link Wellbeing Connector
The core aim of our wellbeing connector/occupational therapist is to support people and whānau to have a life they value and support them through tough times.
Ana is a Registered Occupational Therapist, who works alongside people and their whānau to assess and diagnose needs, and to support them in engaging with the meaningful activities they need, want, or are expected to do in daily life.
An occupational therapist can provide strategies, tools, and environmental adaptations to make everyday tasks easier, help people recover from injury or illness, support participation in work, study, and community life, and promote independence and wellbeing across all stages of life.
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Our occupational therapist can provide short-term direct support for coping with a variety of issues like parenting, finances, and mental wellbeing; and if needed, connect you with the appropriate longer-term resources.
Contact Community Link or drop in for more information.
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We can connect you to support from a number of our local social services colleagues, including:
Central Lakes Family Services
0508 440225Social work services for vulnerable families, children and individuals.
Anglican Family Care
03 4436623Support across Otago for children, expectant mothers, parents and families.
Presbyterian Support Otago
03 4777116Family Works - social services supporting individuals, families, young people and children in need.
Contact us for more information.