Nelson Region Floods and Slips Support

Here are some downloads and helpful information for those affected by the Nelson Region Flooding - for children, teens, adults and families, for professionals and for managers and employers.

Some, due to their unique circumstances, may find the flooding more difficult and distressing to deal with than others. We hope something on these pages will be of assistance - especially with Christmas coming.

Scroll down and see what's here:

Nelson Civil Defence flood and slipping update
Nelson Tasman emergency management office  03 546 9500
After hours  03 546 0200
Motueka  03 528 2022
Richmond 03 543 8400
Takaka 03 525 0020

See the range of special disaster aftermath and trauma support resources here. These can be purchased online or by phoning 0800 299 100 and they will be posted to you as soon as possible.

Coping with loss and change in a community after a natural disaster - this is Australian, developed by Lifeline, and outlines the sorts of repsonses to expect and ways to get through the crisis time.

Looking After Yourself After a Disaster - this is an excellent Australian booklet covering key topics.

Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events (American Psychological Association)

Stressed Out? - some posters to print out for all ages.

Factors That Can Help Build Up Resilience - as offered on Radio NZ.  

Helpful Links to Articles on Breathing - how to breathe to destress and relax when you have been stressed.

When Trauma and Grief Come to Work  -  for employers and managers - this was done after the Canterbury earthquake but the majority of it is easily relevant to a flood situation as well, if you have a business, staff or clients affected. Download as a 36 page PDF or for online viewing.

What Happened to My World? Helping children and teens cope with natural disaster and catastrophe - this was written for parents, carers and social service providers after the USA's Hurricane Katrina and has a great deal of excellent information and insights.

Here for Each Other  - a resource for parents and carers after an emergency. This is done by Sesame Street, USA.

Pups World Activity book for adults to use with young children affected by flooding or worried about it

Youth support and resilience building links and downloads

Support and resilience building for children

Coping with Trauma – Comprehensive overview of trauma for professionals (The Menninger Clinic)