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Sexual Harm Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori, Social

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Description

We provide Kaupapa Māori individual & whānau services, including immediate 24/7 sexual violence crisis response and family harm support for individuals and whānau.

Ko Nga Whānau, Nga Puna Oranga (Whānau are the spring, of their own well-being)

What: Whānau crisis line 0800 222 042

Age: All ages - Tamariki, Rangatahi, Pakeke (wahine/tāne), Kaumātua

Region: Christchurch, Canterbury

Description:

  • 24 hour phone manaaki, someone to kōrero with who will whakarongo in a safe and confidential manner, for both wahine and tāne
  • Practical tautoko for whānau to understand options and processes following sexual harm
  • Further options of support 
  • Practical tautoko for those who have experienced or witnessed family harm
  • Manaaki if you need referring to specialist doctors for sexual abuse, Police and Court
  • Prevention kōrero, tautoko and information stopping sexual harm before it starts
  • Offer whānau mediation

How to Access:

  • Call us (24/7) on 0800 222 042
  • Individual or whānau referrals
  • Refer to address for further information

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please contact us for non-judgemental support and advice from our caring team of skilled kaimahi.

Referral

Please either give us a call on the office number or send us an email and we can help you with the process.  

Walk in

Feel free to walk in and visit us to either fill out a referral form or to talk to us about the services we offer our Māori whānau. 

Website / App

Facebook

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Office is closed public holidays.

Whānau crisis line operates 24 hours, 7 days a week, including public holidays.

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
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, Māori

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?

If you or someone you know are in need of immediate tautoko please contact us. If you or someone you know are in need of immediate tautoko please contact us.

  • Immediate help
  • Kaupapa Māori
  • Support and counselling
  • Groups and programmes

If you or someone you know are in need of immediate tautoko please contact us. 

Harmful sexual behaviour

Harmful sexual behaviour services provide specialist support for people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour or who have concerning sexual behaviour.

Harmful sexual behaviour services provide specialist support for people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour or who have concerning sexual behaviour.

Sexual harm - Kaupapa Māori services
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development

Provision of specialist training, education and support for those who work in the sexual harm sector.

Provision of specialist training, education and support for those who work in the sexual harm sector.

Abuse and violence support

We provide a wide range of services to support individuals and whanau affected by sexual violence and family harm. We provide a wide range of services to support individuals and whanau affected by sexual violence and family harm.

  • Counselling
  • Education programmes
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services
  • Supervised contact
  • Victim support

We provide a wide range of services to support individuals and whānau affected by sexual violence and family harm.

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.

Education and training

Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.

Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.

Social work

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

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

Kaupapa Māori

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Stopping violence services

We run mana enhancing education programmes for wahine. We run mana enhancing education programmes for wahine.

We run mana enhancing education programmes for wahine.

Elder abuse

We provide support services for our kaumatua in the community. We provide support services for our kaumatua in the community.

We provide support services for our kaumātua in the community.

Prevention Services
Social services crisis assessment

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, More space to move around

Additional Details

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

Region

Canterbury

Contact Details

687 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch
Canterbury 8062

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Street Address

687 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch
Canterbury 8062

Postal Address

PO Box 24239
City East, Christchurch

This page was last updated at 2:42PM on December 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Puna Oranga.