Today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
Taranaki Retreat is suicide prevention and postvention initiative providing support through a residential retreat and community outreach programme.
We are a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay, free of charge, when times are tough. We also support people in the community via outreach, with our team of peer support workers.
We have a drop-in space in the town centre called Waimanako; The Hope Centre, with a kai for koha cafe, the option to talk to someone. Our workshops are sometimes at our place in Strandon, Nobs Line and sometimes at the Support hub at the Tasman Club.
You can sign up for our free workshops on our website (and read more information about them there too!)
Staff
Our team are a wonderfully diverse bunch of people, from all kinds of personal, cultural and professional backgrounds.
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no charges for our services.
People staying generally have enough on their plate without worrying about more bills.
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (9 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: Closed 22 Dec — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
- Programme Areas
Family / whānau support, Mental health
- Programme Type
Family / whānau support (mental health), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form online, or drop in to our Support hub Waimanako.
From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 15 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 17, young people can potentially stay independently.
Description
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for local people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako. Those in the community can visit Waimanako; our Support hub and are supported with a listening ear, or can simply attend some of our regular workshops or ask for further support.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for local people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako. Those in the community can visit Waimanako; our Support hub and are supported with a listening ear, or can simply attend some of our regular workshops or ask for further support.
- Programme Areas
Family / whānau support, Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.
From there, we will work together to determine whether our services are the right 'fit' or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 16 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can take part in our programmes independently.
Description
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for local people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako.
Those in the community can visit Waimanako; our Support hub and are supported with a listening ear, or can simply attend some of our regular workshops or ask for further support.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Travel Directions
Waimanako; our Support hub is at The Tasman Club, 17 Octavius Place, New Plymouth (free car park next to it, often called Pigout Point). Our support space, Waihapai is at the Professional Centre, 17 Nobs Line, Strandon.
Public Transport
The nearest bus No 9 - stops at the corner of Elliot and Hobson St - then it's a 5 minute walk.
Parking
There is a free car park at the end of Octavius Place.
Website
Contact Details
35 Octavius Place, New Plymouth
Taranaki
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 215 0993
Email
Website
35 Octavius Place
East End
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Street Address
35 Octavius Place
East End
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
The Professional Centre
Nob's Line
Strandon
New Plymouth 4310
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This page was last updated at 5:38PM on November 27, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki Retreat.