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Description
Taranaki Retreat is suicide prevention and postvention initiative providing support through a residential retreat and community outreach programme.
We are a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay, free of charge, when times are tough. We also support people in the community via outreach, through home visits or conducting visits to sites as appropriate.
We have a drop-in space in the town centre called Waimanako; The Hope Centre, with a kai for koha cafe, the option to talk to someone and a variety of workshops that are offered each week.
You can sign up for our free workshops on our website (and read more information about them there too!)
Staff
Our team are a wonderfully diverse bunch of people, from all kinds of personal, cultural and professional backgrounds.
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no charges for any service.
People staying generally have enough on their plate without worrying about more bills.
Hours
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| Tue – Fri | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 7 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Residential support
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.
From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 15 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can potentially stay independently.
Description
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako. Those in the community can visit Waimanako and are supported with a listening ear, or find a support worker or simply attend some of our regular workshops.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako. Those in the community can visit Waimanako and are supported with a listening ear, or find a support worker or simply attend some of our regular workshops.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.
From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 16 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can take part in our programme independently.
Description
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako.
Those in the community can visit Waimanako and are supported with a listening ear, or find a support worker or simply attend some of our regular workshops.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Travel Directions
Waimanako; is at 33 Devon Street West, down the corridor of the old Metro Plaza, head down the corridor, where you'll find our reception and also our kai for koha cafe.
Parking
Centre city is the nearest car park, there are on road car parks available though they are more expensive and it can get busy.
Website
Contact Details
33 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
Taranaki
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Phone
(06) 215 0993
Email
Website
33 Devon Street West
(Metro Plaza, Opposite the Huatoki Plaza)
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Street Address
33 Devon Street West
(Metro Plaza, Opposite the Huatoki Plaza)
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
33 Devon Street West
New Plymouth 4310
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This page was last updated at 12:18PM on August 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki Retreat.