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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
Charges
No charges apply for our service
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
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 7.30am - 5pm
Services Provided
Care and protection, Education programmes, Family violence intervention, Information and support, Referral to specialist services, Refuge, Support groups, Victim support
Care and protection, Education programmes, Family violence intervention, Information and support, Referral to specialist services, Refuge, Support groups, Victim support
- Care and protection
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Refuge
- Support groups
- Victim support
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 Sarah Street, Timaru
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
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Community Office
12 Sarah Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
Community Office
12 Sarah Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
PO Box 783
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 12:31PM on January 15, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services.