SOS Kaipara

158A Victoria Street, Dargaville

Contact Details

Phone (09) 439 6070
Email admin@soskaipara.co.nz or sosreferrals@soskaipara.co.nz

Street Address

158A Victoria Street
Dargaville
Northland 0310

Postal Address

PO Box 249
Dargaville 0340

Description

SOS provides specialist support services for women, children and wider whānau affected by sexual harm, abuse and violence in the Kaipara District

Call us on (09) 439 6070 or 0800 88 33 44

Ages: Women, children and whānau

Region: Kaipara District

Description: SOS provides FREE and confidential support including:

Face to Face Support: Police statement taking, forensic or medical processes, relocation and Safety Plans

Counselling: for those affected by sexual harm, abuse and violence including ACC Sensitive Claims counselling

Refuge Accommodation: for women and their children who have experienced violence and abuse

Prevention Education Programmes: Our Education workers facilitate programmes centered on violence and abuse. Programmes can be tailored to meet the groups need and are available to community members and groups, family/whānau groups, schools and professionals.

We are a member of the National Collective of Rape Crisis Aotearoa and abide by the philosophy of "Listen, Believe, Support" when counselling survivors of sexual abuse.

All services are FREE

How to Access:

Call us  (09) 439 6070 or 0800 88 33 44

During office hours, walk-ins are welcome.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Crisis response operates 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Office hours (closed public holidays):

Mon - Fri  9:00AM - 3:00PM 

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Northland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Abuse and violence support
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?
Refuge
Pregnancy and parenting
Advocacy
LGBTQIA+ support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Phone

Region

Northland


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