Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge

70A North Taieri Road, Abbotsford, Dunedin

Contact Details

Phone (03) 466 3220
Email community@odwr.nz

Street Address

70A North Taieri Road
Abbotsford
Dunedin
Otago 9018

Postal Address

PO Box 2267
Dunedin

Description

Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge provides programmes and support for wāhine - women, tamariki - children and rangatahi - youth who are experiencing domestic violence.

We support a pathway to safety, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity or socio-economic circumstances.

Our services range from programmes, group and individual support, advocating for women within the justice system, with police, protection orders, schools and other social and government agencies.  We provide safe house refuge for women and whānau who are in crisis.  

If you are in immediate crisis due to domestic violence please call our 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 REFUGE

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

The service is free and confidential.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

If you are in immediate crisis please phone our crisis line 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) 24/7

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Open 24 Dec (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 6 Jan. Open 7 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

Māori, English, Fiji Hindi

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Refuge
Advocacy
Pregnancy and parenting
Social work
Rape and sexual abuse counselling (ACC sensitive claims)

Additional Details

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

Region

Dunedin - South Otago

Website

odwr.nz/

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/refuge/otepoti-dunedin-whanau-refuge/