Community Health and Social Services in Wellington
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
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The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ
Our aim is to prevent meningitis by ensuring families have accurate information, early diagnosis and quick treatment
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Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga / National Network of Family Violence Services
We provide support to family violence prevention and intervention services - we do NOT provide services and programmes directly to clients but can refer people
027 214 4403 (for referrals)
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Manaaki Ora Trust
Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori health, social services and education provider
0800 348 2400
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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand
Information and support – for people who have epilepsy and their families/whānau.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 37 45 37 (EPILEPSY)
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Porirua Whānau Centre
Porirua Whānau Centre is seen as a 'hub' for the community, enhancing the health, social, education and economic wellbeing of our children and families.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 237 7749
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ASK - A Safe Kapiti
ASK recognises the importance of "early intervention" as a means to prevent children and young people drifting into crime at an older age.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 502 066
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand aims to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 663 463
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Gut Cancer Foundation
The Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) is dedicated to improving the outcomes for patients with gastro-intestinal cancer.
0800 112 775
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SafeMan SafeFamily
SMSF works to help men break the cycle of violence through a process of recovery which is life-changing, life-long and transferable.
0800 7233 4357
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Mana Wāhine
We empower wāhine to achieve Tino Rangatiratanga in their well-being.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (04) 920 1472
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Carers New Zealand
Carers NZ is a national not-for-profit organisation providing information, advice, learning and support for older people, families with health and disability needs, individuals managing their
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation
24/7 crisis support, and counselling services for anyone that has experienced rape or sexual abuse, historic or recent.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (04) 801 6655 or 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357)
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People First New Zealand
We are a Disabled Peoples Organisation (DPO) and a national self-advocacy organisation that is run by and for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 20 60 70 or (04) 381 3242
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Caring Families Aotearoa
Caring Families Aotearoa supports families who open their homes and hearts to tamariki (children) and rangitahi (young people) in need of care and protection.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 693 323
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Skylight Trust
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 299 100
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Family Works Central
Family Works Central is a family-focused social service agency building an Aotearoa where all tamariki, families and communities are safe, strong and connected.
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 004 001
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Wellington City Mission
The Wellington City Mission has been supporting those in need in the Wellington region since 1904.
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. (04) 245 0900
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Shine
Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence help and support services.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0508 744 633
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Wellington Women's Refuge
We provide support and advocacy for women and children who are experiencing domestic violence.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (04) 385 1012
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Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge
Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge provides Whanau services for wāhine and their tamariki affected by domestic violencein the Porirua district
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 237 7027
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Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning helps you, the important people in your life and your health care team plan for your end-of-life care.
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Stroke Aotearoa NZ
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand is the national charity dedicated to stroke.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 78 76 53
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Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
(04) 213 9710
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Taumarunui Police Family Harm Team
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations.
(07) 895 8119
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Allergy New Zealand
Allergies affect 30-40% of the population in New Zealand.
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (09) 623 3912 or 0800 34 0800
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. 0800 224 787
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Vaka Atafaga Pacific Nursing Service
Experienced registered nurses delivering home-based services to Pacific families in Porirua City
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (04) 213 8760
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Shama
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 07 8433810
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 472 637
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Kapiti Women's Centre Refuge Service
At Kapiti Women's Refuge, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (04) 902 6222
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Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne (Men’s Centre)
Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne (Men’s Centre) offers an immediate response and frontline service for men
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (04) 237 7028
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Asian Network Inc. (TANI)
TANI supports Asian New Zealanders to enjoy optimal quality of life and wellbeing and to develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 815 2338
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RainbowYOUTH
RainbowYOUTH is a national organisation dedicated to providing support, information and advocacy for queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.
(09) 376 4155
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Te Whānau o te Maungarongo
Te Whānau o te Maungarongo aim to develop and enhance the well-being of Māori men, women, youth and children
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (04) 586 6023
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Victim Support
24/7 support services to people affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 842 846
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The Road Forward
Support including peer counselling, peer support for adult survivors of sexual harm, historic or recent.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa
We provide alcohol and drug community support and mental health services with an aim to improve the total holistic well being of Tangata Whaiora.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (06) 378 0140
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Brainwave Trust Aotearoa
Brainwave’s vision is Whakamana te i tamaiti.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (09) 528 3981