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 Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing?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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Aoake te Rā: Bereaved by Suicide Service
We are a free service that provides therapeutic support to anyone impacted by suicide loss.
Our Providers offer a brief therapeutic response that supports individuals and whānau who have lost someone to suicide, helping them to honour their grief and letting it find a place in their adjusted future.
The service is:
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- Free
- Available to all ages, at any time following loss
- Available to anyone navigating loss by suicide (whānau, friends, colleagues, discoverer, communities)
- Sessions can support individuals, couples, whānau groups or a combination
- Available nationwide
- Available face to face, online, phone or a combination
Please visit our website to make a referral, or Leave us a message on 0800 000 053 (please leave name and contact details)
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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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Huarahi Ora: 24hr National Bereavement Triage and Coordination Service
For all people impacted by suspected suicide
0800 437 009
[email protected]
Huarahi Ora exists to guide individuals and whanau with care and compassion. We are here to listen and connect people with support and services – whether cultural, clinical or community based.
Our care is inclusive, respectful and safe for all cultures and communities. We work in partnership with iwi, health services, community providers, and national agencies to ensure timely and appropriate support
Huarahi Ora offers support to anyone impacted by a suspected suicide, and accepts agency referrals, self-referrals, referrals from whānau members, friends, or those providing support are all considered.
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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), an Outreach Support Hub (Waihāpai), a food truck (Waimanaaki), and a peaceful Time Out space in the country.
Waimanako is a “safe space” in New Plymouth (35 Octavius Place) with awesome kai and coffee, and many workshops and support groups. We’re open Monday to Friday (check out our website for our hours), and we’re On Pause on Weekends and Public Holidays. Listening Ear support is always available – you don’t need an appointment!
If you need kai support, we have a food truck ‘Waimanaaki’ which offers free kai for our community! Locations and times are available on our website and on our Facebook page ‘Waimanako; Support Hub’.
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