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Kapiti Women's Centre Refuge Service
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
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Description
At Kapiti Women's Refuge, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
Our free confidential services include:
- Confidential, non judgmental support
- 24 hour crisis line
- 24/7 access to our safe house
- Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
- Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
- Education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
Staff
We have a centre manager, 4 advocates and 3 additonal staff members. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers that help with the crisis line and the day to day running of the service.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? Call us for confidential, non-judgemental information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as (24/7) help in a crisis.
Crisis Line call: 04 297 2595 or 0800REFUGE (0800 733 843).
Referral
Make an appointment
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
The service is free and confidential.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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The above are our office hours.
We provide 24/7 crisis support via our Crisis Line: (04) 297 2595
Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Our support includes a 24 hour crisis line and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
Our support includes a 24 hour crisis line and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
- Care and protection
- Counselling
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
- Victim support
Our support includes a 24 hour crisis line and education and support groups for women and children about living free from violence
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
24/7 access to our safe house
24/7 access to our safe house
24/7 access to our safe house
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly
Region
Wellington
Website
Contact Details
7 Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 902 6222
Email
Website
24-hour Crisis Line
(04) 297 2595
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7 Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
Street Address
7 Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
Postal Address
7 Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu 5032
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This page was last updated at 9:36AM on November 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Kapiti Women's Centre Refuge Service.