Directory of Help
Resources For Mums
| Name | Contact | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol & Drug Helpline | - | 0800 787 797 |
| No Bully | www.nobully.org.nz | 0800 66 28 55 |
| Youth Line | talk@youthline.co.nz | 0800 376 633 |
| Women's Refuge | www.womensrefuge.co.nz | - |
| Barnardo's Nelson | 126 Trafalgar St Nelson | 539 0019 |
| Manuka Community House | 11 Wainui St Nelson | 548 2509 |
| Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata Trust | - | 546 8018 |
| Family Works | 360 Annesbrook Dr Stoke | 547 9350 |
| Relationship Services | 142 Collingwood St Nelson | 548 0904 |
| Stopping Violence Services | 124 Vanguard St Nelson | 548 3850 |
| Shane Stevenson, Therapist | - | 548 8121 |
| Trevor Lawrence, Counsellor and Therapist | - | 545 6207 |
Info for Adolescents
| Name | Contact | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| No Bully | www.nobully.org.nz | 0800 66 28 55 |
| Youth Line | talk@youthline.co.nz | 0800 376 633 |
| Tracks Rites of Passage Course for Adolescent Boys | www.tracks.net.nz | info@tracks.net.nz |
Barnardos
Barnardos works within the community to provide a range of care, education and support services for children and their families. They also run supervised access programmes.
- Address:
- Barnardos House
85–87 Ghuznee Street
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 385 7560
- Fax:
- 04 382 6700
- Website:
- www.barnardos.org.nz
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment and treatment services for children and youth with serious mental health needs.
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
- 21 Hania Street
Mt Victoria
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 801 2960
- Fax:
- 04 801 2961
- Website:
- www.mentalhealthservices.org.nz
Community Law Centres
Community Law Centres provide a range of community legal services including legal advice, legal assistance and representation, legal information, legal education and law reform activities. They are located throughout the country.
- Website:
- www.communitylaw.org.nz
Families Commission
The Families Commission speaks out for all families by encouraging debate, raising awareness and advocating for positive outcomes for families. It also promotes, commissions and publishes research on issues that matter to families.
- Address:
- Families Commission
117–125 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 917 7040
- Fax:
- 04 917 7059
- Email:
- enquiries@nzfamilies.org.nz
- Website:
- www.nzfamilies.org.nz
Family and Community Services
Family and Community Services is part of the Ministry of Social Development and supports families and communities to be strong, to be well informed and to connect with each other.
- Address:
- Family and Community Services
Bowen State Building
Bowen Street
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 916 3300
- Fax:
- 04 917 5584
- Email:
- updates@familyservices.govt.nz
- Website:
- www.familyservices.govt.nz
Family Planning
Family Planning promotes a positive view of sexuality and provides information and advice so women can make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.
- Address:
- Family Planning
Level 6, Southmark House
203–209 Willis Street
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 384 4349
- Fax:
- 04 382 8356
- Website:
- www.familyplanning.org.nz
Family Works
While each Family Works region delivers its own unique blend of child and family services, there are five core services that provide a national framework for service delivery:
- Development programmes for children and young people
- Social work support and counselling for families
- Parenting programmes
- Group learning programmes
- Localised community development.
- Website:
- www.familyworks.org.nz
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is focused on the wellbeing of all New Zealand children and their families. The diverse group of independent, community-based social service agencies that make up the Jigsaw network advocates against all forms of child abuse, neglect and family violence, and provides support to families so they can raise their children in safe and nurturing ways.
- Address:
- Jigsaw
PO Box 7285
Wellington 6242 - Phone:
- 04 385 7983
- Email:
- info@jigsaw.org.nz
- Website:
- www.jigsaw.org.nz
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand focuses on making mental health everybody's business, with campaigns and services that cover all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. It provides free information and training, and advocates for policies and services that support people with experience of mental illness, and also their families and friends.
- Address:
- 81 New North Road
Eden Terrace
Auckland 1021 - Phone:
- 09 300 7010
- Fax:
- 09 300 7020
- Website:
- www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Ministry of Women's Affairs
The Ministry of Women's Affairs provides policy advice to government on issues that impact on women. Its five-year action plan, 2004–2009, was a whole-of-government plan to improve the circumstances of New Zealand women. The major goals were to:
- improve the economic independence of women
- achieve greater work–life balance for families
- improve the quality of life of New Zealand women.
- Address:
- Ministry of Women's Affairs
Level 2, Revera Building
48 Mulgrave Street
Thorndon
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 915 7112
- Fax:
- 04 916 1604
- Email:
- mwa@mwa.govt.nz
- Website:
- www.mwa.govt.nz
National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc.
Women's Refuge provides confidential, free and non-judgemental support and information needed when dealing with violence in life. It is an independent community organisation run by women for women and children, with refuges throughout the country.
- Address:
- National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc.
PO Box 19 293
Wellington 6149 - Phone:
- 04 802 5078
- Fax:
- 04 802 5079
- Email:
- info@refuge.org.nz
- Website:
- www.womensrefuge.org.nz
National Council of Women of New Zealand
The National Council of Women of New Zealand's vision for New Zealand women is that they are knowledgeable, have freedom and equality, and are empowered for the betterment of themselves and their families.
- Address:
- National Council of Women of New Zealand
10 Park Street
Thorndon
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 473 7623
- Fax:
- 04 499 5554
- Website:
- www.ncwnz.co.nz
Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
Parents Centres share a vision of New Zealand as a society that values parenting as being fundamental to the wellbeing of all members of society, through informed parenting and advocacy.
- Address:
- Parents Centres
Unit 4, Bridgepoint
13 Marina View
Mana
Porirua 5026 - Phone:
- 04 233 2022
- Fax:
- 04 233 2063
- Email:
- info@parentscentre.org.nz
- Website:
- www.parentscentre.org.nz
Police — Youth Justice
Youth Justice is for children and young people who have broken the law, and gives them a real opportunity to change their life for the better without getting a criminal record. It works with young people to help them face up to their mistakes, be accountable and move on to a positive future.
- Website:
- www.police.govt.nz
Relationship Services
Relationship Services delivers a wide range of counselling, mediation and education services throughout New Zealand.
- Address:
- Relationship Services
Level 6, 69–71 Boulcott Street
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 472 8798
- Fax;
- 04 472 8507
- Website:
- www.relate.org.nz
Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand serves women of all ages who share an interest in rural life by offering support and friendship.
- Address:
- Rural Women New Zealand
30 Hawkestone Street
Thorndon
Wellington 6011 - Phone:
- 04 473 5524
- Freephone:
- 0800 2 JOIN RWNZ (0800 256 467)
- Fax:
- 04 472 8946
- Email:
- enquiries@ruralwomen.org.nz
- Website:
- www.ruralwomen.org
Shakti
Shakti Community Council's mission is to facilitate and ensure good health and overall wellbeing of New Zealand's migrant and refugee communities through culturally appropriate services within a culturally appropriate environment.
- Address:
- Shakti Community Council Inc.
PO Box 24 448
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345 - Phone:
- 09 634 5427
- Email:
- scc@shakti.org.nz
- Website:
- www.shakti.org.nz
Strengthening Families
Strengthening Families is a community-based initiative that helps families get access to the services they need. The aim of Strengthening Families is to shift the focus from crisis intervention to providing early support to families, so as to prevent difficult situations from escalating.
- Address:
- Strengthening Families
Family and Community Services
PO Box 1556
Wellington 6140 - Phone:
- 04 978 4283
- Fax:
- 04 917 2080
- Email:
- info@strengtheningfamilies.govt.nz
- Website:
- www.strengtheningfamilies.govt.nz



