Taumarunui Women's Refuge & Support Centre

57 Miriama Street, Taumarunui

Contact Details

Phone (07) 896 7869 (office - non emergency)
Email office@twrsc.org.nz

Street Address

57 Miriama Street
Taumarunui
Manawatu-Wanganui 3920

Postal Address

PO Box 260
Taumarunui 3946

Description

We are a non-profit organisation for women and their children, here to help prevent and stop family violence. We serve Taumarunui, National Park, Ohakune, Raetihi, Waiouru and Taihape. 

Our services are confidential and we support women whether they choose to leave or stay in a relationship. If you are experiencing any form of abuse in your family or your relationship, or know someone who is, there are many ways we can help you.

We don’t lead or follow you, we walk beside you to help you with YOUR plans and goals.

How we help...

  • Advocacy
  • Safety planning
  • A safe house if you need accommodation urgently
  • Advocacy & support for women and children whether you are leaving a relationship or not
  • Free 24-hour crisis line  0800 473 384
  • Visits to your home or safe place
  • Helping you deal with the police
  • Support in court matters
  • Help organizing benefits and supports for you and your children
  • Help with emergency transport
  • Help accessing legal services
  • Arranging protection orders
  • Helping you relocate
  • Listening

Emergency Notification

In case of an Emergency, Contact the Manager Terri Directly on 027 532 0016

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Mon – Sun midnight – midnight

Need help now? Our crisis line operates 24/7, call 0800 4 REFUGE (0800 4 733 843)

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Advocacy
Refuge

Additional Details

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

Region

Waikato


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