SVS's mission and purpose is: Challenging Violence - Changing Attitudes - Changing Lives. E wero ana I ngā tūkinotanga, E huri ana i ngā whakaaro, E huri ana i tōu huarahi.
We achieve this through psychoeducational non violence programmes which teach healthy coping strategies and tools to assist in developing respectful relationships, while still holding people accountable for their past behaviour.
Staff
Programmes are delivered by highly-qualified, professional clinicians, who are passionate about helping people develop healthy and respectful relationships.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free,
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Most programmes are free of charge, however some programmes may incur a fee
Hours
Mon – Fri
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov). Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English,
Samoan
Services Provided
Stopping violence services
Abuse and violence support
LGBTQIA+ support
Accommodation and housing support
Rape and sexual abuse counselling (ACC sensitive claims)
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
Speak with women / wahine,
Speak with men / tane,
LGBTQIA+ friendly,
Online / virtual / app