Nau mai, haere mai – welcome
This is a locally-maintained list of wellbeing / support services in Taranaki. Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing? Please drop us an email to let us know, and we’ll sort it!
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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
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Age Concern Taranaki provides a free and confidential Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) for the whole Taranaki region. We work very closely and collaboratively with many support agencies across the Taranaki district including DHB’s, police, social workers, home-based support. Our professional Elder Abuse staff work with older people / kaumātua and their carers providing support and advocacy so that older people can be happy, healthy and safe from harm.
Age Concern Taranaki responds to any and all allegations of Elder Abuse Taranaki wide. Elder Abuse incudes Psychological abuse, Financial abuse, Neglect, Self-neglect, Physical abuse and Institutional abuse.
Anyone over the age of 65 can self-refer or be referred by someone else (family, friends, health professionals etc.) The EARS team pride ourselves on being able to engage with our Kaumātua and form meaningful relationships. We are able to provide advocacy for our clients with services such as Work and Income as well as support our clients to their appointments (GP, Lawyers etc.) when necessary.
EARS can facilitate Whanau Hui (family meetings) when clients want their families and loved ones involved in their support plans.
Our team consists of both Registered Social Workers and Nurses who complete holistic assessments to identify abuse and risk factors. Often safety plans are completed, and referrals are made to other relevant services such as Police and specialist services within Te Whatu Ora. This enables us to work collaboratively and ensure a wraparound approach to support our clients.
Where? Support is offered online, via phone, and in-person
When? Our offices are open Monday to Friday 8.30am-2pm. Or you can contact 0800 652 105 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who? Those over 65 years old
Referrals are accepted from self, whānau/family, workplaces, GPs, and other health professionals.
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CCS Disability Action is the largest provider of pan-disability support and advocacy in NZ.
We have supported people with all types of impairments for over 90 years and try to make life easier for people with disabilities.
We deliver hands-on support to disabled people of all ages, advocacy and information services,
Where? All of Taranaki. Support is offered in-person and via phone. We can visit people who live in smaller communities.
When? Monday to Friday 7.30am – 8pm. This can be dependant on individual need.
Who? We support people of all ages and backgrounds.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and other health professionals. Our supports are funded depending on the individual
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We provide free, confidential, independent information, advice and support to anyone on any issue. Our trained volunteers take the time to listen, and aim to ensure that you get the information you need – whether it’s about your rights in a particular situation or to find a specific service, we will find a way forward. Language Assistance
Support is available.
We want to remind everyone that our service remains free – where people can pop in and visit, call us on the phone, or contact us via our website by using live chat or sending a message.
We also run a FREE legal service together with New Plymouth lawyers and have the JP Service Desk once a week.
Not sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai.
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The Hāwera Budget Service provides supportive, confidential, non-judgemental advice and education to individuals and whānau in our community.
Our aim is to empower people to find satisfaction, security and financial independence, through the learning of money management skills.
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Tui Ora Youth Service, support, mentor, advocate Taiohi aged between 16 to 20 years old to achieve their goals and aspirations. We have been helping Taiohi in Taranaki since 2012 and are fully funded by the Ministry of Social Development.
We support taiohi who are in receipt of benefits as well as NEETs (Not in Education Employment or training) and don’t receive any govt funding, from a variety of backgrounds and who may present with different barriers and need the support to find ways through the barriers to help them achieve and become empowered.
You do not need to have an appointment or need to complete a referral form to come meet with us. You can be a teacher, a parent, a Taiohi (young person) or a friend. We will be more than happy to listen to what the need/s are and work alongside the young person to find ways to help meet the need/s without judgement but with passion to help.