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Ōtorohanga Support House - Whare Awhina
Social Service, Community Health
Today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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
Shelley Wilson PA to General Manager
Joe Searancke Program Facilitator
Lorraine Stephens, Program Facilitator
Carolyn Murray Registered Counsellor
Shirley Willison, Registered Social Worker
Willie Veale, ISR Whānau Support Worker
Donna Hemara, ISR Whānau Support Worker
Pila Rata, ISR Whānau Support Worker
Kooti Taylor, MHUD Wā Kainga Connector (Housing)
Georgina Tāne, MHUD Wā Kainga Advisor (Housing)
Leanne Oldfield, Receptionist
Helen Beveridge, Household
Tuhiwai Kingi, Program Facilitator (casual)
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
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Tuesday full staff available from 10am onwards due to staff meetings from 9am -10am.
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
$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 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.
- Referral Form (PDF, 867.2 KB)
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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
- Referral Form (PDF, 867.2 KB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
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
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 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.
Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.
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.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
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.
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
Document Downloads
- Ōtorohanga Support House - Whare Awhina - Flyer (PDF, 2.8 MB)
Region
Waikato
Contact Details
120 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga
Waikato
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
07 873 8156
Email
Website
120 Maniapoto Street
Otorohanga
Waikato 3900
Street Address
120 Maniapoto Street
Ōtorohanga
Waikato 3900
28 Taupiri Street, Te Kuiti
Waikato
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
07 873 8156
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 9:41AM on November 27, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Otorohanga Support House - Whare Awhina.
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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