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Whare Timatatanga Hou Ora - Kaitaia Women's Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
At Whare Timatatanga Hou Ora, we provide support and advocacy for women and children who are victims of physical, mental, spiritual, financial, sexual abuse and violence. Our services cover the far north region from Umawera in the South to the top of the North Island (the Cape). Kaeo in the East to Mitimiti in the West.
Our services include:
- 24/7 Crisis line support
- Confidential, non judgemental support
- Safe house accommodation
- Advocacy services (when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki and other service providers
- Domestic violence education
- Community services
- Outreach services
- Assessment and referral advice to consellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
- Womens domestic violence support and education programme
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? Call us for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as (24/7) help in a crisis. Crisis Line: 0800REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Referral
Our referrals come from the Police, Oranga Tamariki, WINZ, the health sector, victim support, Iwi service providers, other refuges and self-referrals, friends and family
Make an appointment
Walk in
Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our service is free and confidential.
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | midnight – midnight |
Our crisis line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 09 408 2946 or 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Our office hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide 24/7 crisis line support, confidential and non-judgemental support, community/outreach services and domestic violence education
We provide 24/7 crisis line support, confidential and non-judgemental support, community/outreach services and domestic violence education
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
- Victim support
We provide 24/7 crisis line support, confidential and non-judgemental support, community/outreach services and domestic violence education
Safe house accommodation
Safe house accommodation
Safe house accommodation
Advocacy services (when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki and other service providers)
Advocacy services (when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki and other service providers)
Advocacy services (when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, schools and Oranga Tamariki and other service providers)
We are a Kaupapa Maori Refuge. However, since our sister refuges are over an hour away, we accept clients of any ethnicity. Our sister refuges are Mid North Women's Refuge (1hr 15mins away), Tryphina House (2hr 30mins away) and Te Puna O Te Aroha (2hr 30mins away).
We are a Kaupapa Maori Refuge. However, since our sister refuges are over an hour away, we accept clients of any ethnicity. Our sister refuges are Mid North Women's Refuge (1hr 15mins away), Tryphina House (2hr 30mins away) and Te Puna O Te Aroha (2hr 30mins away).
We are a Kaupapa Māori Refuge. However, since our sister refuges are over an hour away, we accept clients of any ethnicity. Our sister refuges are Mid North Women's Refuge (1hr 15mins away), Tryphina House (2hr 30mins away) and Te Puna O Te Aroha (2hr 30mins away).
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly
Region
Northland
Website
Contact Details
249 Commerce Street, Kaitaia
Northland
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(09) 408 2946
Email
Website
24/7 Crisis Line:
Free call from mobile phones and landlines 0800REFUGE (0800 733 843)
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249 Commerce Street
Kaitaia
Northland 0410
Street Address
249 Commerce Street
Kaitaia
Northland 0410
Postal Address
PO Box 598
Kaitaia 0441
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This page was last updated at 4:13PM on November 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whare Timatatanga Hou Ora - Kaitaia Women's Refuge.