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Wellington City Mission
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Community Health
Today
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Wellington City Mission is a charitable trust, helping those most in need in the Wellington region.
The Wellington City Mission can support you in a number of ways, regardless of your circumstances.
We provide supported Transitional Housing, Rest Home and hospital-level residential care. We welcome you into our Community Lounge Tā te Manawa, where you can enjoy the company and community of others. We also provide food support through our Social Supermarket, budget advice and financial mentoring, and 1 to 1 Social Work support and advocacy.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
We are open to anyone who needs assistance, regardless of their religious belief, age, ethnicity or social background. Together, we work to identify and address people’s underlying issues to create positive outcomes. You can email us at enquiries@wcm.org.nz or call us on 0800 245 0900.
Make an appointment
To make an appointment please phone (04) 245 0900 or 0800 245 0900, or email: reception@wgtncitymission.org.nz
Referral
Walk in
We'd love to see you at 19 Gordon Place, Newtown.
Our reception hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-4.30pm and Friday: 10.30am-4.30pm
Community Lounge (Ta Te Manawa):
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm and Friday 10:30am-3:30pm
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Community Lounge Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services.
Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services.
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services.
Our Community Lounge is the heart of The Mission and fits the name Tā Te Manawa which translates to “where the heart breathes”. It is a place that provides food, creates connections and fosters community. At our Community Lounge you’ll find food, friendships and comfort, to help you feel nourished – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Our Community Lounge is the heart of The Mission and fits the name Tā Te Manawa which translates to “where the heart breathes”. It is a place that provides food, creates connections and fosters community. At our Community Lounge you’ll find food, friendships and comfort, to help you feel nourished – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Our Community Lounge is the heart of The Mission and fits the name Tā Te Manawa which translates to “where the heart breathes”. It is a place that provides food, creates connections and fosters community.
At our Community Lounge you’ll find food, friendships and comfort, to help you feel nourished – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Making sure you are housed or supported into transitional, or permanent housing is one of our key priorities. We currently operate transitional housing at four sites. Our transitional housing not only provides you with shelter, our kaimahi (staff) will help you get back on your feet, and support you to achieving positive outcomes.
Making sure you are housed or supported into transitional, or permanent housing is one of our key priorities. We currently operate transitional housing at four sites. Our transitional housing not only provides you with shelter, our kaimahi (staff) will help you get back on your feet, and support you to achieving positive outcomes.
Making sure you are housed or supported into transitional, or permanent housing is one of our key priorities. We currently operate transitional housing at four sites. Our transitional housing not only provides you with shelter, our kaimahi (staff) will help you get back on your feet, and support you to achieving positive outcomes.
Kemp Home and Hospital: Whether you require permanent or short-term, rest home or hospital-level care, you will thrive at our 81-bed home and hospital through the quality of care our staff provide and through the friendships and connections you develop with residents and the wider community..
Kemp Home and Hospital: Whether you require permanent or short-term, rest home or hospital-level care, you will thrive at our 81-bed home and hospital through the quality of care our staff provide and through the friendships and connections you develop with residents and the wider community..
- Hospital care
- Rest home care
- Respite care
Kemp Home and Hospital: Whether you require permanent or short-term, rest home or hospital-level care, you will thrive at our 81-bed home and hospital through the quality of care our staff provide and through the friendships and connections you develop with residents and the wider community..
As social workers, we know your rights and a big part of what we do is to advocate on peoples’ behalf. We have valuable connections with all the social service agencies and know how to navigate these to get the best outcomes for you. We walk alongside you on the journey so that you can get on top of things and not be weighed down by stress
As social workers, we know your rights and a big part of what we do is to advocate on peoples’ behalf. We have valuable connections with all the social service agencies and know how to navigate these to get the best outcomes for you. We walk alongside you on the journey so that you can get on top of things and not be weighed down by stress
As social workers, we know your rights and a big part of what we do is to advocate on peoples’ behalf. We have valuable connections with all the social service agencies and know how to navigate these to get the best outcomes for you. We walk alongside you on the journey so that you can get on top of things and not be weighed down by stress
Financial Mentors: We offer budgeting and financial mentoring and Total Money Management so that you can overcome financial burdens and are empowered to make choices and changes that will help you live with more financial freedom. We also provide and facilitate the Money Mates programme which involves support and group led discussions to demystify money.
Financial Mentors: We offer budgeting and financial mentoring and Total Money Management so that you can overcome financial burdens and are empowered to make choices and changes that will help you live with more financial freedom. We also provide and facilitate the Money Mates programme which involves support and group led discussions to demystify money.
Financial Mentors: We offer budgeting and financial mentoring and Total Money Management so that you can overcome financial burdens and are empowered to make choices and changes that will help you live with more financial freedom.
We also provide and facilitate the Money Mates programme which involves support and group led discussions to demystify money.
Social Supermarket: If you need immediate or ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help. Social Supermarket: If you need immediate or ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help.
Social Supermarket: If you need immediate or ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help. Social Supermarket: If you need immediate or ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help.
Social Supermarket: If you need immediate or ongoing assistance with food support, our Social Supermarket can help.
Whānau/Family Support: Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services, by delivering a holistic in-home social service. We can walk alongside you to enhance your quality of life.
Whānau/Family Support: Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services, by delivering a holistic in-home social service. We can walk alongside you to enhance your quality of life.
Whānau/Family Support: Our qualified social workers can help you manage home and whānau (family) life, provide advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing other social services, by delivering a holistic in-home social service. We can walk alongside you to enhance your quality of life.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Wellington
Contact Details
19 Gordon Place, Wellington
Wellington
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(04) 245 0900
Email
Website
0800 245 0900
19 Gordon Place
Newtown
Wellington 6021
Street Address
19 Gordon Place
Newtown
Wellington 6021
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This page was last updated at 10:38AM on September 18, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Wellington City Mission.
1-1 Support: Everyone’s circumstances are unique. Our social work team start by listening carefully to your needs and what matters to you. While our services can provide you with the support you need, we can also advocate on your behalf to outside organisations and agencies if needed.
1-1 Support: Everyone’s circumstances are unique. Our social work team start by listening carefully to your needs and what matters to you. While our services can provide you with the support you need, we can also advocate on your behalf to outside organisations and agencies if needed.