Skylight

Skylight is a national charitable organisation that provides unique and innovative support services to children, young people and their families/wh
nau through times of change, loss, trauma and grief - whatever the cause.

Skylight works hard to make a difference to thousands of lives. Lives of children, young people and their families/whanau affected by grief, loss and change.

If you, or someone you know, needs our support please call 0800 299 100 or go to our website www.skylight.org.nz.

Established in Wellington in 1998, Skylight helps some 5,000 people throughout the country each year. Skylight provides:

• The most extensive specialist National Resource and Information Service in New Zealand on loss, trauma and grief – specialist books and support resources, DVDs and games are all available to borrow or purchase. The website www.skylight.org.nz also offers helpful downloadable articles, activities and helpful links.
• Specialist Counselling and Support for individuals, groups and families. A variety of children’s groups, an adult bereaved by suicide group, and individual and family group counselling is available.
• Professional Training and Development for those who work to support grieving children, young people and their families/wh
  nau. Courses are offered throughout New Zealand to meet the needs of different professional, community groups and agencies.
• Advocacy to enhance awareness and understanding of the impact of change, loss, trauma and grief on society
• The Travellers Programme - an innovative small group programme for students in their first year of secondary school. Developed by Skylight, Travellers enables young teens to build their resilience and to learn skills to cope with life’s knock backs and challenges. See www.travellers.org.nz. This programme is funded by the Ministry of Health – under their Suicide Prevention Strategy.
   

While each situation is unique, people contacting Skylight are seeking support for difficult life issues, including death, suicide, illness, disability, accidents, family break up or other family changes, trauma, difficult relationships and violence.