Tauranga Womens Refuge provides advocacy, information and support to women and their children experience Domestic Violence (Physical, Psychological and Emotional) - Need help? phone (07) 541 1911 for assistance and support

 

Crisis Intervention Services

• 24 hour – 7 days a week crisis phone line (07) 541 1911 for women needing advocacy, information, support and shelter as a result of domestic violence in the home and/or community

• 24 hour – 7 days a week temporary safe house shelter for women and their children requiring safety and support as a result of domestic violence in the home and/or community

Crisis Intervention Support Services

• Advocacy and support at police, lawyers, courts, Work and Income NZ, Doctors, Immigration, Child Youth and Family etc

• Community based and outreach advocacy, information and support for women in the community needing assistance and support

• Referrals to counselors, lawyers, doctors, support groups, accommodation providers and Domestic Violence service providers and agencies

• Children who witness Family violence ‘Tamariki Ora’ (Ministry of Justice) approved program and counseling for women, their children, family and whanau experiencing physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse and violence

• Community education, training and awareness workshops, presentations, seminars, wananga and discussions with families, schools, workplaces, service clubs, agencies, iwi, providers, hauora, clubs, businesses, and professionals etc

• Coffee mornings, support groups, network groups, library exchange, policy analysis groups