Family Violence Advice and Support

 

South Auckland Violence Prevention Network : Anyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings and/ or join the Network. - A phone service is available to individuals, professionals or agencies requiring information about the support options for people facing issues of family abuse.

Contact the co-ordinator safvpn@clear.net.nz

 

Family Violence Information Line. A Family Violence Information Line that provides self-help information and connects people to services where appropriate. It is available seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message redirecting callers in the case of an emergency Availability: Available seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message redirecting callers in the case of an emergency

Contact (0800) 456 450

 

 

Franklin Family Support Centre

http://www.familysupport.org.nz  To empower families and individuals with financial, personal or family issues by providing professional, compassionate and caring social services and educational programmes. Availability: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact: admin@familysupport.org.nz or (09) 238 6233

 

SupportLine Refuge

Provide support and safe shelter for women and children who have been abused, thus enhancing the family's ability to keep themselves safe and free from fear. Availability: 24 hours. Services include: Safe housing for women who have children and have left a domestic violence situation. Advocacy on behalf of the women and children with agencies including Work and Income, Housing NZ, schools etcetera . Care of children while the women attend groups on site at the Refuge . Counselling - one-on-one. Parenting group. Breaking the Cycle group. Basic life skills

Contact: supportline@clear.net.nz or (09) 849 5692