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West Coast Women's Refuge
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
West Coast Women's Refuge is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence-free.
We are here to help you understand what you are experiencing and to support you to live a life free from violence and abuse. We provide confidential services that are tailored to your needs.
We have women’s advocates, child advocate and a male advocate who work with victims and perpetrators of family violence coast wide.
Our 24 hour crisis line is also open to anyone, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and is free and confidential. We can provide information, advice, access to support and advocacy, access to our safe house and assistance to develop a safety plan
Staff
Our team is made up of client-focused professionals, who are down to earth and non-judgemental.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Need help now? Call us for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as (24/7) help in a crisis. Crisis Line: 0800 208 339
Email: info@refugewestcoast.org.nz
Facebook: West Coast Womens Refuge
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Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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You Can Call Our Crisis / Support Line 24 Hours a Day: 0800 208 339
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide 24/7 access to our safe house
We provide 24/7 access to our safe house
We provide 24/7 access to our safe house
Our 24 hour crisis line is open to anyone, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and is free and confidential. We can provide information, advice, access to support and advocacy, access to our safe house and assistance to develop a safety plan
Our 24 hour crisis line is open to anyone, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and is free and confidential. We can provide information, advice, access to support and advocacy, access to our safe house and assistance to develop a safety plan
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Information and support, Victim support, Social services crisis assessment, Refuge.
Our 24 hour crisis line is open to anyone, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and is free and confidential. We can provide information, advice, access to support and advocacy, access to our safe house and assistance to develop a safety plan
Our Women’s Advocate works alongside women who are the victims or perpetrators of family violence offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance
Our Women’s Advocate works alongside women who are the victims or perpetrators of family violence offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Education programmes, Family violence intervention, Referral to specialist services, Information and support, Victim support, Advocacy, Stopping violence services, Education and training, Social work.
Our Women’s Advocate works alongside women who are the victims or perpetrators of family violence offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance
Our Male Advocate works alongside the males that are involved in any family violence incident reported to police, and work with both the perpetrators of family violence and male victims, providing support, advocacy, information, safety plans, support at court and other assistance.
Our Male Advocate works alongside the males that are involved in any family violence incident reported to police, and work with both the perpetrators of family violence and male victims, providing support, advocacy, information, safety plans, support at court and other assistance.
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Education programmes, Family violence intervention, Information and support, Referral to specialist services, Victim support, Advocacy, Stopping violence services, Education and training, Social work.
Our Male Advocate works alongside the males that are involved in any family violence incident reported to police, and work with both the perpetrators of family violence and male victims, providing support, advocacy, information, safety plans, support at court and other assistance.
Our Children’s Advocate is child focused and will work with children from 5—12 yrs delivering advocacy to our tamariki who have family violence in their lives, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans and being their voice
Our Children’s Advocate is child focused and will work with children from 5—12 yrs delivering advocacy to our tamariki who have family violence in their lives, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans and being their voice
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Education programmes, Family violence intervention, Referral to specialist services, Information and support, Victim support, Advocacy, Social work.
Our Children’s Advocate is child focused and will work with children from 5—12 yrs delivering advocacy to our tamariki who have family violence in their lives, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans and being their voice
Our advocates work with victims of family violence, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance. We also run education programmes for women, tamairki and rangatahi.
Our advocates work with victims of family violence, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance. We also run education programmes for women, tamairki and rangatahi.
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
Our advocates work with victims of family violence, offering support, advocacy, information, safety plans, access to legal portals, support at court and other assistance. We also run education programmes for women, tamairki and rangatahi.
Tamariki FV education programmes 5 - 12 years, Rangatahi Programme 13 - 17 years, Women's Programme 18+ years
Tamariki FV education programmes 5 - 12 years, Rangatahi Programme 13 - 17 years, Women's Programme 18+ years
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Education programmes, Education and training, Youth mentoring / development.
- Tamariki FV education programmes 5 - 12 years
- Rangatahi Programme 13 - 17 years
- Women's Programme 18+ years
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
West Coast
Website
Contact Details
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(03) 789 8025
Email
Website
24/7 Crisis Line: 0800 208 339
Postal Address
PO Box 319
Westport 7866
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This page was last updated at 1:47PM on March 6, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by West Coast Women's Refuge.