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Ōtorohanga Support House - Whare Awhina

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Description

Our aim is to bring about improved health and welfare of the Ōtorohanga Community through the support of local health and social service groups. We are a community facility and here to help you. We offer a friendly and confidential service.

Staff

Dot Ngarotata,       General Manager
Leah Wallace,         Case Management Co-ordinator
Shirley Willison,      Lead Social Worker
Lorraine Stephens, Program Facilitator
Tuhiwai Kingi,         Program Facilitator (casual)
Willie Veale,            ISR Whānau Support Worker
Donna Hemara,      ISR Whānau Support Worker
Pila Rata,                ISR Whānau Support Worker
Kooti Taylor,           MHUD Wā Kainga Connector
Georgina Tāne,       MHUD Wā Kainga Advisor
Leanne Oldfield,     Receptionist
Helen Beveridge,    Household

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. Tel: (07) 873 8156

Walk in

120 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga

Make an appointment

Call us on (07) 873 8156 to make an appointment

Referral

Welcome to email us for a referral form: manager@otosupport.nz or family@otosupport.nz.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

We try to reduce the barriers of access to our service. Please contact us for criteria for funding.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday full staff available from 10am onwards due to staff meetings from 9am -10am.

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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).
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

Services Provided

Counselling

$70 per session.*Some funding available. Eligibility will apply. Call 07 873 8156 or email counselling@otosupport.nz. Alternatively you can contact your GP for a referral.

$70 per session.*Some funding available. Eligibility will apply.

Call 07 873 8156 or email  Alternatively you can contact your GP for a referral.

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Social work

Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support Call 07 873 8156 or email family@otosupport.nz Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support Call 07 873 8156 or email family@otosupport.nz

Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support

Call 07 873 8156 or email 

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Abuse and violence support

Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support Call 07 873 8156 or email family@otosupport.nz Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support Call 07 873 8156 or email family@otosupport.nz

  • Counselling
  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Support groups

Social Work, Community Work and Family Harm support

Call 07 873 8156 or email

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Budgeting and help with debt

Budgeting Services: Provides high quality budget advice and guidance through trained volunteers. Call 07 873 6434 or email otobudget@xtra.co.nz Budgeting Services: Provides high quality budget advice and guidance through trained volunteers. Call 07 873 6434 or email otobudget@xtra.co.nz

Budgeting Services: Provides high quality budget advice and guidance through trained volunteers.

Call 07 873 6434 or email otobudget@xtra.co.nz

Transport

ŌTOROHANGA COMMUNITY HEALTH TRANSPORT SERVICE Do you need transport to Waikato or Te Kūiti Hospital for medical appointments? Contact: 07 873 8156. Note: Eligibility Criteria will apply ŌTOROHANGA COMMUNITY HEALTH TRANSPORT SERVICE Do you need transport to Waikato or Te Kūiti Hospital for medical appointments? Contact: 07 873 8156. Note: Eligibility Criteria will apply

ŌTOROHANGA COMMUNITY HEALTH TRANSPORT SERVICE

Do you need transport to Waikato or Te Kūiti Hospital for medical appointments?

Contact: 07 873 8156. Note: Eligibility Criteria will apply

Accommodation and housing support

Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.

Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.

Elder abuse

Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.

Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.

Food support

Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.

Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone

Region

Waikato

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 1:06PM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otorohanga Support House - Whare Awhina.