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Te Manawa Family Services
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence
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Description
Te Manawa Family Services provides stopping violence, parenting, and other associated family support and education programmes and services. We work with individuals and families to develop the skills and understanding they need for a safe and healthy family life – whether living together or apart.
There's no shame, no blame - and no excuses. It's about rebuilding relationships. It's about restoring trust and respect.
Staff
Our counsellors, social workers and programme facilitators are well trained and highly experienced in working in the field of violence and abuse and providing support and guidance to individuals and families.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Through our programmes and services we support and help anyone who is ready and willing to learn how to change and to live with respect and self esteem. Te Manawa provides several programmes for men, women and young people, both in groups and for individuals.
Contact us if you would like to register for a programme, receive brochures or to request other information.
Referral
We accept self referrals or referrals from many agencies.
Make an appointment
Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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NOTE: Our Feilding office is closed on Fridays.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide stopping violence support and education programmes for men, women, youth and families. Our Family & Whānau Support Service is also available to individuals, families and whānau where family violence has occurred. Our social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
We provide stopping violence support and education programmes for men, women, youth and families. Our Family & Whānau Support Service is also available to individuals, families and whānau where family violence has occurred. Our social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
- Victim support
We provide stopping violence support and education programmes for men, women, youth and families.
Our Family & Whānau Support Service is also available to individuals, families and whānau where family violence has occurred. Our social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
We provide Men Living Free from Violence and Women Living Free from Violence programmes, both of which can work with those who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families.
We provide Men Living Free from Violence and Women Living Free from Violence programmes, both of which can work with those who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families.
We provide Men Living Free from Violence and Women Living Free from Violence programmes, both of which can work with those who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families.
This programme supports men to build a safe and respectful life for themselves and the people in their lives. The programme is for men who want to learn more about themselves, how to handle their emotions, how to value and respect themselves and others.
This programme supports men to build a safe and respectful life for themselves and the people in their lives. The programme is for men who want to learn more about themselves, how to handle their emotions, how to value and respect themselves and others.
This programme supports men to build a safe and respectful life for themselves and the people in their lives. The programme is for men who want to learn more about themselves, how to handle their emotions, how to value and respect themselves and others.
This programme is for women who are or have been victims of violence or who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families. The programme supports women to build a safe and healthy family life for themselves and their children whether living together or apart.
This programme is for women who are or have been victims of violence or who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families. The programme supports women to build a safe and healthy family life for themselves and their children whether living together or apart.
This programme is for women who are or have been victims of violence or who use violence and abuse, and want to build safe lives for themselves and their families. The programme supports women to build a safe and healthy family life for themselves and their children whether living together or apart.
Our Family & Whanau Support Service social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
Our Family & Whanau Support Service social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
Our Family & Whānau Support Service social workers will meet with you to assess safety and risk, provide information, support and guidance, create safety plans, and identify support people and networks.
Our Youth and Parenting Programme works with young people aged 8 to 18 years and their parents/caregivers. The programme works with individual counsellors for both the youth and the parent/caregiver with the option of additional support. The programme sessions focus on supporting you to identify and work towards some positive goals, build on a family life that is safe and respectful, improve communication skills and relationships, grow self-esteem and self-confidence, deal with any issues of bullying and abuse, and develop skills to manage feelings and anger. Parents/caregivers also learn more about the needs of young people at different life stages and how to put in place practical, positive parenting skills.
Our Youth and Parenting Programme works with young people aged 8 to 18 years and their parents/caregivers. The programme works with individual counsellors for both the youth and the parent/caregiver with the option of additional support. The programme sessions focus on supporting you to identify and work towards some positive goals, build on a family life that is safe and respectful, improve communication skills and relationships, grow self-esteem and self-confidence, deal with any issues of bullying and abuse, and develop skills to manage feelings and anger. Parents/caregivers also learn more about the needs of young people at different life stages and how to put in place practical, positive parenting skills.
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
- Dads
- Young mums
Our Youth and Parenting Programme works with young people aged 8 to 18 years and their parents/caregivers. The programme works with individual counsellors for both the youth and the parent/caregiver with the option of additional support. The programme sessions focus on supporting you to identify and work towards some positive goals, build on a family life that is safe and respectful, improve communication skills and relationships, grow self-esteem and self-confidence, deal with any issues of bullying and abuse, and develop skills to manage feelings and anger.
Parents/caregivers also learn more about the needs of young people at different life stages and how to put in place practical, positive parenting skills.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app
Region
MidCentral
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This page was last updated at 12:46PM on March 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Manawa Family Services.