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Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
At Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life. Our vision is for all adults and children to live free from domestic and family violence.
We are based in Timaru but provide support across mid-Canterbury, North Otago, Waitaki and the Mackenzie Basin.
Our free confidential services include:
- 24/7 Crisis Line - 0800 00 77 50
- Safe, temporary emergency accommodation
- Advocacy and support
- Relocation support to other areas
- Education Programmes for protected and non-protected adults and children
- Public awareness
- Domestic violence training to government and non-government organisations
We also operate the STAR Centre for those who have been affected by sexual abuse.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No charges apply for our service
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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We provide 24/7 crisis support via our Crisis Line: 0800 00 7750 / 03 684 8280
Our office hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5pm.
Please note: The office is closed on public holidays, but you can still contact our crisis team on the numbers listed above
Services Provided
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
- Care and protection
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Refuge
- Support groups
- Victim support
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Refuge offers a safe house for women at urgent risk from family violence.
Refuge offers a safe house for women at urgent risk from family violence.
Refuge offers a safe house for women at urgent risk from family violence.
Disability Assistance
Assistance to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone
Region
South Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
12 Elizabeth Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(03) 684 8280
Email
Website
24 hour Crisis line:
(03) 684 8280 or 0800 00 77 50
Facebook
12 Elizabeth Street
Seaview
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
12 Elizabeth Street
Seaview
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
PO Box 783
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 12:20PM on September 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services.