Wellington Women's Refuge provides services to women and children in the Wellington community who are experiencing domestic violence. Our services are confidential and we support women whether they choose to leave or stay in a relationship.
The women we work with are from a range of ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds.
We provide support and advocacy for women and children whether staying in our safe house or in the community.
We operate a community office, a safehouse and a 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis line assisted by a roster of trained volunteers responding to the crisis line outside working hours.
Our services include:
- A confidential listening ear to talk though your situation and options.
- Providing information such as safety planning, legal processes, and housing options.
- Referrals to understanding counsellors, lawyers, doctors and other services.
- Supporting women at appointments such as the police, lawyers, court hearings, Housing and Work & Income.
- 24-hour access to safe-house accommodation for those whose safety is at risk in the community.
- We work with a diverse range of ethnicities and use interpreting service as needed.