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Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing?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! Thank you:)
You can select a category below, on the left; or search for a keyword, or just browse the full directory.
Mā tōu rourou, mā taku rourou ka ora te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
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Building Wellness Taranaki uplifts the wellbeing of people and businesses in Taranaki’s construction, trades, and related industries – including their whānau. We offer practical training, educational events, one-on-one mentoring, and full wraparound support that spans both personal and workplace challenges. Whether it’s building resilience, navigating tough times, or strengthening workplace culture, we’re here to help our people get back on track, and stay well. http://www.buildingwellness.co.nz
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Hope Walk is a movement of hope. Bringing awareness to suicide and promoting prevention agencies/organisation. Don’t give up! Hope Walk Suicide Prevention Movement is a global community-led volunteer-driven movement that creates change through action led for those who have been touched by suicide. We work together with other likeminded organisations and community groups to provide a platform for suicide prevention world-wide.
You can find us on facebook; contact us by private message
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Taranaki R.A.T.S (Riders Against Teenage Suicide) have been operating in the Taranaki Region for 13 years and have been a Charitable Entity for the last 6 years. We ride to raise awareness around Suicide Prevention, to support those families affected by suicide – and walk along with other organisations that support our kaupapa.
If you like motorcycles and have a passion for suicide awareness, then contact us via our FB page or call Nigel Scott (Chair)
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Kia ora; Taranaki Retreat offers a ‘Space to Breathe’ for individuals or whānau going through tough times – people helping people; alongside-you holistic peer-support, connected up and working hand-in-hand with our clinical services – each of us doing our bit to make sure that you are heard and cared for.
People reach out, or when that is too hard, friends/whānau members and other caring services get in touch with us every single day to get some support rolling. That’s what we’re here for. We offer a Support Hub (Waimanako;/The Hope Centre) and a peaceful Time Out space in the country.
Waimanako is a “safe space” in New Plymouth CBD (33 Devon Street West) with an awesome Kai for Koha cafe, a Creative Hub and many workshops and support groups. We’re open every day except Sundays and Public Holidays, 10am-9pm. Listening Ear support is always available – you don’t need an appointment.
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