Whare Timatatanga Hou Ora - Kaitaia Women's Refuge

249 Commerce Street, Kaitaia

Contact Details

Phone (09) 408 2946
Email admin@wtho.org.nz

24/7 Crisis Line:
Free call from mobile phones and landlines 0800REFUGE (0800 733 843)

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Street Address

249 Commerce Street
Kaitaia
Northland 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 598
Kaitaia 0441

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 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our service is free and confidential.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

Abuse and violence support
Refuge
Advocacy
Kaupapa Māori
Elder abuse

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

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

Region

Northland


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