Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
Our Refuge Services provide support and advocacy for women and children who are experiencing family violence. We operate a community office, safe house and 24/7 crisis line.
We are here to provide confidential services that are tailored to your needs. Should you, or someone you know, need support, advice or general information you are welcome to make contact with one of our Advocates.
We can provide crisis intervention through:
- Emergency safe housing for you and your children
- Information on legal issues
- Safety planning
- Referrals to other support agencies
Our advocates provide support to women and children who do not enter refuge including:
- On-going support and assistance to women after they leave refuge
- Community visits where safe
- Confidential, non judgmental support
- Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki
- Referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
We also offer:
Whānau Protect - The National Home Safety Service - Whānau Protect, is available to victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence that is likely to cause serious physical injury or death
Transitional Housing - this service is by referral only and offers temporary housing to women, children and families for a 12-week period.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment, Website / App
Charges
No charges for our services
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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Call the Crisis Support Line 24/7 on 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Office hours
| Monday - Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Services Provided
Abuse and violence support
- Counselling
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Refuge
- Victim support
Advocacy
Basic needs
- Crisis assessment
LGBTIQ+ support
Social work
Supporting financial independence
Referral for budgeting
Support with Lawyers
Referral for protection and parenting orders
Occupation and furniture orders
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Support and counselling
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?
Region
Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
40 Ingestre Street, Whanganui
Whanganui
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(06) 344 2204
Email
Website
Referral emails
advocate@refugewhanganui.org.nz
24/7 Crisis Line: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
40 Ingestre Street
Whanganui 4500
Street Address
40 Ingestre Street
Whanganui 4500
Postal Address
PO Box 4312
Whanganui 4541
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This page was last updated at 3:01PM on July 4, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Women's Refuge Whanganui - Te Piringa Puna Wāhine.