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Battered Women's Trust
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Description
Battered Women’s Trust is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free.
We are here to provide confidential services that are tailored to your needs. Should you, or someone you know, need support, advice or general information you are welcome to make contact with one of our Advocates.
Our services include:
Crisis intervention
24-hour 7 days a week crisis line response is staffed 365 days per year.
Residential advocacy and support
Safe housing is short term emergency accommodation for women and children who are at serious risk or harm from family violence.
Community advocacy and support
Our team work with victims of Family Violence who choose to remain in their homes and communities
Whānau Protect
A home security and safety service for victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence that is likely to cause serious physical injury. people affected by family violence.
Counselling services
We offer free family violence counselling on-site (up to six sessions) for those who are already engaging as a client of our services
Education programmes
Including support groups, Ministry of Justice Programmes and Family Violence Educations Groups
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? If you need advice, guidance, or you may simply wish to talk you can call anytime. You can call our Crisis / Support Line 24 hours a day: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843).
Referral
Make an appointment
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our services are free of charge.
Hours
Our Crisis Line is staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year 0800 refuge (733843)
| Office Hours | |
| Monday - Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 4PM |
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Services Provided
We provide 24/7 crisis intervention, community advocacy, counselling services, support groups and family violence education groups and programmes. We also provide Whānau Protect - a home security and safety service for victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence
We provide 24/7 crisis intervention, community advocacy, counselling services, support groups and family violence education groups and programmes. We also provide Whānau Protect - a home security and safety service for victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
- Victim support
We provide 24/7 crisis intervention, community advocacy, counselling services, support groups and family violence education groups and programmes.
We also provide Whānau Protect - a home security and safety service for victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence
Our team provide community advocacy and support, working with victims of Family Violence who choose to remain in their homes and communities
Our team provide community advocacy and support, working with victims of Family Violence who choose to remain in their homes and communities
Our team provide community advocacy and support, working with victims of Family Violence who choose to remain in their homes and communities
Safe housing is short term emergency accommodation for women and children who are at serious risk or harm from family violence.
Safe housing is short term emergency accommodation for women and children who are at serious risk or harm from family violence.
Safe housing is short term emergency accommodation for women and children who are at serious risk or harm from family violence.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 733 843
Email
Website
Office: (03) 332 4122
0800 REFUGE (733843)
33 Sir William Pickering Drive
Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053
Street Address
33 Sir William Pickering Drive
Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053
Postal Address
P.O. Box 36729
Merivale 8146
Christchurch
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This page was last updated at 12:58PM on April 27, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Battered Women's Trust.