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SOS Kaipara
Sexual Harm Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Refuge, Social
Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us (09) 439 6070 or 0800 88 33 44, for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Walk in
Walk-ins welcome during office hours 9.00am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Make an appointment
Referral
Email: sosreferrals@soskaipara.co.nz or contact us via our website
Website / App
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 |
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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
Immediate help, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
Immediate help, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
- Groups and programmes
Counselling: for those affected by sexual and domestic violence including ACC Sensitive Claims counselling. Prevention Education Programmes: our education workers facilitate programmes centered on violence and abuse. Programmes can be tailored to meet the group's needs and are available to community members and groups, family/whanau groups, schools and professionals. Ministry of Justice Safety Programme: designed to help you deal with the effects of the violence, feel more confident and move forward with your life. They’ll explain how to keep safe and provide practical information about how Protection Orders work.
Counselling: for those affected by sexual and domestic violence including ACC Sensitive Claims counselling. Prevention Education Programmes: our education workers facilitate programmes centered on violence and abuse. Programmes can be tailored to meet the group's needs and are available to community members and groups, family/whanau groups, schools and professionals. Ministry of Justice Safety Programme: designed to help you deal with the effects of the violence, feel more confident and move forward with your life. They’ll explain how to keep safe and provide practical information about how Protection Orders work.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Counselling: for those affected by sexual and domestic violence including ACC Sensitive Claims counselling.
Prevention Education Programmes: our education workers facilitate programmes centered on violence and abuse. Programmes can be tailored to meet the group's needs and are available to community members and groups, family/whānau groups, schools and professionals.
Ministry of Justice Safety Programme: designed to help you deal with the effects of the violence, feel more confident and move forward with your life. They’ll explain how to keep safe and provide practical information about how Protection Orders work.
Refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced violence and abuse. Our staff work closely with families/whānau in Refuge providing support and advocacy to help make safe plans for the future.
Refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced violence and abuse. Our staff work closely with families/whānau in Refuge providing support and advocacy to help make safe plans for the future.
Refuge accommodation for women and their children who have experienced violence and abuse. Our staff work closely with families/whānau in Refuge providing support and advocacy to help make safe plans for the future.
Women’s Empowerment programme – centered on empowering women through building self-esteem, the understanding of self and the development of decision making and strengthening communication skills. Parenting Programme – builds positive parenting through sharing effective ways of working with children and understanding the impact of negativity and conflict affecting children in the family/whānau .
Women’s Empowerment programme – centered on empowering women through building self-esteem, the understanding of self and the development of decision making and strengthening communication skills. Parenting Programme – builds positive parenting through sharing effective ways of working with children and understanding the impact of negativity and conflict affecting children in the family/whānau .
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
Women’s Empowerment programme – centered on empowering women through building self-esteem, the understanding of self and the development of decision making and strengthening communication skills.
Parenting Programme – builds positive parenting through sharing effective ways of working with children and understanding the impact of negativity and conflict affecting children in the family/whānau .
Face to Face Support: Police statement taking, forensic or medical processes, relocation and Safety Plans
Face to Face Support: Police statement taking, forensic or medical processes, relocation and Safety Plans
Face to Face Support: Police statement taking, forensic or medical processes, relocation and Safety Plans
We are a rainbow organisation. This means that we CELEBRATE the diversity of our communities. You can expect to be treated with respect and equality here regardless of your sexual preference, race or ethnicity, age or abilities.
We are a rainbow organisation. This means that we CELEBRATE the diversity of our communities. You can expect to be treated with respect and equality here regardless of your sexual preference, race or ethnicity, age or abilities.
We are a rainbow organisation. This means that we CELEBRATE the diversity of our communities. You can expect to be treated with respect and equality here regardless of your sexual preference, race or ethnicity, age or abilities.
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
Website
Contact Details
158A Victoria Street, Dargaville
Northland
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 439 6070
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 33 88 44
158A Victoria Street
Dargaville
Northland 0310
Street Address
158A Victoria Street
Dargaville
Northland 0310
Postal Address
PO Box 249
Dargaville 0340
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This page was last updated at 3:01PM on November 22, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by SOS Kaipara.