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Taranaki Women’s Refuge

Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support

Today

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Description

At Taranaki Women’s Refuge we provide the support and information you will need when you are dealing with domestic violence in your life.

We believe that all women and children have the fundamental right to live free from fear and violence.

If you are living in fear in your relationship or in your family, or know someone who is, there are so many ways we can help you right now.  We provide a non-judgemental space in which to share experiences, feelings and possibilities with qualified social workers.

When a woman’s safety is at risk we provide crisis intervention and/or a safe place in our confidential Safe House. Criteria applies.

Most women who make use of our services are able to remain in their own homes. We provide them with information and support to make the changes that will enable them to live violence-free lives.

We also provide one-on-one and group (number dependent) Education and Support Programmes.

Whatever choices women make, their decisions are respected and they are assured of our ongoing support.  Our services are confidential and free.

Staff

Our Community Refuge Team are registered social workers.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

If you need advice, guidance, or you may simply wish to talk you can call anytime. You can call our Crisis / Support Line 24 hours a day: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843) or 0800 827 973

Make an appointment

via our community office phone line (06) 769 5553 or free phone 0800 827 973

Referral

Self referrals welcome. Other referrals can be made provided that consent has been received from the woman.

Walk in

to our community office

Website / App

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Most services are free but charges may apply for our Safe House.

Hours

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Mon – Sun midnight – midnight

You can call our local Crisis / Support Line 24 hours a day on 0800 827 973

Office hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support

We provide a non-judgemental space in which to share experiences, feelings and possibilities with qualified social workers. We can provide you with information and support to make the changes that will enable them to live violence-free lives. We also run a number of Education and Support Programmes. We provide a non-judgemental space in which to share experiences, feelings and possibilities with qualified social workers. We can provide you with information and support to make the changes that will enable them to live violence-free lives. We also run a number of Education and Support Programmes.

  • Education programmes
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services
  • Support groups

We provide a non-judgemental space in which to share experiences, feelings and possibilities with qualified social workers. We can provide you with information and support to make the changes that will enable them to live violence-free lives. We also run a number of Education and Support Programmes.

Advocacy

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Social work

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.

Refuge

When a woman’s safety is at risk we provide crisis intervention and/or a safe place in our confidential Safe House. When a woman’s safety is at risk we provide crisis intervention and/or a safe place in our confidential Safe House.

When a woman’s safety is at risk we provide crisis intervention and/or a safe place in our confidential Safe House.

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Stopping violence services

Providing support to people who have used violence or who are concerned about their behaviour.

Providing support to people who have used violence or who are concerned about their behaviour.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Parking

Free, private parking behind our Community Office.

Region

Taranaki

Contact Details

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Call our local Crisis Support Line 24/7: Free phone 0800 827 973 or (06) 769 5533

If your safety is at risk dial 111 for the Police

19 Eliot Street
East End
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

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Street Address

19 Eliot Street
East End
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

This page was last updated at 12:19PM on December 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki Women’s Refuge.