We provide support and advocacy for women and children who are experiencing family violence.

We operate a community office, a safehouse and a 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis line.

CRISIS LINE SUPPORT

Call our free Crisis line on 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843

This phone number operates 24/7

Whanau Protect - The National Home Safety Service – Whānau Protect, is available in most locations around NZ to victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence that is likely to cause serious physical injury or death.

The National Home Safety Service – Whānau Protect, is available in most locations around NZ to victims of family violence who are at high risk of repeat family violence that is likely to cause serious physical injury or death.

Women’s Refuge Whanganui is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free. 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.

Support in the Community

Our advocates provide support to women and children who do not enter refuge:

On-going support and assistance to women after they leave refuge
Community visits where safe
Confidential, non judgmental support
24 Hour crises line, 0800 REFUGE
Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, school’s and Oranga Tamariki
Referrals to counselors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
Education and awareness of family violence issues in schools, community groups and other organisations
24/7 access to our safe houses

Anyone can call Women's Refuge Whanganui for advice at any time of the day, whether you are seeking advice, when you are concerned about someone or whether you need help yourself.

We help in non-crisis and crisis situations.

Crisis Intervention

We can provide you with urgent and on-going support through our:

Emergency safe housing for you and your children when you are at high risk of family violence
Information on legal issues
Safety planning
Referrals to other support agencies

“How Can We Help”

Women's Refuge Whanganui provide a protective, supportive space, free from the violence and judgement that has been a large part of many people’s daily lives.

In providing a safe environment our biggest asset/tool is people. “This is a place where you feel safe being yourself.”

For people who have experienced family violence, trust and respect are fundamental to feeling safe above and beyond their immediate physical need for shelter and physical protection.

In an Emergency please dial 111

Support Women's Refuge Whanganui

Your Support will enable us to liberate women, children, families and whānau from family violence by providing quality services and social commentary

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CRISIS LINE

Call the Crisis Support Line 24/7

0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)

If you need advice, guidance or you may simply wish to talk you can call anytime.

We offer a CONFIDENTIAL, SUPPORTIVE, NON-JUDGEMENTAL service.

In an Emergency please dial 111

CONTACT US

ONLINE REFERRAL

This form is a general request for Women's Refuge Whanganui to contact a potential client to discuss our service. Please provide as much information as you can on the current situation and safety concerns.

Your request will be acknowledged within one working day.

All information collected is subject to the Privacy Act 1993 and Section 51 (S) of the Domestic Violence Act 1995. Information will be kept strictly confidential unless critically necessary

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