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Description
Every day the RSA movement helps all current and former service personnel and their families get the support they need.
Staff
Most of the RSA team are ex-servicemen and women who have a shared experience and understanding with those they support.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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For 24/7 confidential support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348)
If you Need to Talk to someone, you can call or text the National Mental Health and Addiction Helpline on 1737.
RSA District Support Managers contact details, use the link above under Referral Process or on the RSA website.
Rob Todman, Senior Support Advisor: robt@rsa.org.nz, 021 256 2180
Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 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
Programmes
RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us. For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348). A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like. RSA provides support for: Health and Wellbeing Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served. Financial Support If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA. Career Transition When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful. Adventure Activities Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/ Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.facebook.com/VCSFAcharity/
RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us. For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348). A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like. RSA provides support for: Health and Wellbeing Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served. Financial Support If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA. Career Transition When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful. Adventure Activities Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/ Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.facebook.com/VCSFAcharity/
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Supported employment
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).
Referrals to the RSA can also be made to our Support Services Team during normal working hours, Monday to Sunday.
Click here to contact the Support Services Team near you.
Alternatively, referrals can be made to RNZRSA National Head Office during normal working hours, Monday to Friday only:
Description
RSA supports all service personnel, ex-serving and their families, including ex-commonwealth services and traditional allies (e.g. USA). You don't have to be an RSA member or have served overseas to get advice and support from us.
For 24/7 confidential support spanning both telephone and face-to-face support, call 0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348).
A local support person can connect with you and your family, help you to establish and access the support you need and stay with you during the process, if you would like.
RSA provides support for:
Health and Wellbeing
Long term physical, mental and social health is important to maintaining a good quality of life for anyone who is in service or has served.
Financial Support
If you are in need of financial support, you can apply for assistance by contacting your local RSA.
Career Transition
When it's time for a soldier, sailor or airman to leave the military, there are steps they can take to make this life-changing transition more successful.
Adventure Activities
Soldiers, Sailors & Airmens Association of New Zealand: https://www.ssaanz.co.nz/
Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association: https://www.facebook.com/VCSFAcharity/
Additional Details
Phone
Website
Contact Details
181 Willis Street, Wellington
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 384 7994
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Fax
(04) 385 3325
Email
Website
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24/7 Support Line
0800 NZDF4U (0800 693 348)
Click here to contact the Support Services Team near you.
ANZAC House
181 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
Street Address
ANZAC House
181 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
Postal Address
PO Box 27248
Wellington 6141
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