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 Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing?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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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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Compass Counselling is currently run by David Sander, an NZAC registered counsellor and supervisor who sees clients in person and online within Taranaki. He is registered with the following funded providers: Gumboot Friday, Ignite Aotearoa, Clearhead, EAP Services, Telus, Taranaki Primary Connections, Aoake Te Rā, Grief Centre, WINZ, and ACC. You can learn more about David by visiting compasscounselling.co.nz.
Where? All of Taranaki and across Aotearoa. Support available in-person, via phone and online.
When? Monday to Thursday. After hours appointments available.
Who? Those aged 10years and older. Workplace support available.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, GP and other professionals. Costs vary and funding is available through the above providers.
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We utilise therapeutic practices that involve interactions between individuals and horses to address physical, emotional, and psychological challenges.
It harnesses the unique bond between humans and horses to promote healing and personal growth.
We offer:
- Equine Assisted therapy and trauma support and counselling
- Equine Assisted group learning
Where? Available in-person in North Taranaki
When? Appointments available on Fridays
Who? All ages
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and other professionals. At times we may have a waitlist. Costs vary. Funding available through ACC and I Am Hope.
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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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Papa Toa offers cultural consultancy, life coaching, workshops, rongoā Māori, and holistic healing sessions, dedicated to empowering individuals, whānau, and communities to achieve cultural resonance, wellbeing, and success.
Papa Toa provides a rongoā and wellbeing practice grounded in mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and whakapapa. We are also ACC-registered rongoā suppliers. Our consultations offer a holistic approach to healing that goes far beyond mirimiri alone, weaving together whakawhitiwhiti kōrero, pūrākau therapy, honohono, ritenga, karakia, and the use of rongoā plant medicine to support tinana, hinengaro, wairua, and mauri. Each session is guided by what is needed in that moment, recognising that healing is relational, spiritual, and embodied, and that true recovery comes from restoring balance across all aspects of wellbeing, not just treating symptoms.
Our Qualified Cultural Supervisor is also available for kaimahi in the health, societal services, education, judicial or government sectors. We offer in-person and online cultural supervision sessions.
Where? Available in-person in North Taranaki. Available online across Aotearoa.
When? Available Monday to Friday. Weekend appointments available by agreement. Please note that wait times for appointments can be up to 3 weeks.
Who? Individuals aged 10 year and older, Whānau, Hāpori/Communities, Workplaces, Education Providers.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and health professionals.
For non-ACC referrals, please contact us directly. Costs vary and are listed on our website.
To access support from ACC, you will need to contact them first. We do not charge extra for ACC consultations. ACC Phone 0800 101 996 or email [email protected]
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The Taranaki Whānau Centre (formerly South Taranaki Women’s Centre) was established in 2001 and has recently re-registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. With this change, we are proud to now operate under our new legal name: South Taranaki Whānau Centre.
Our centre is known for its warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere—a place where clients feel safe, relaxed, and welcome from the moment they walk through our doors. We pride ourselves on being client-focused, supportive, and non-judgemental in all the services we provide.
Our Purpose:
Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals, families, and Whānau. We focus on what’s happening for our clients in the present moment, supporting their choices and helping them work toward positive outcomes.
Accreditation & Compliance
Taranaki Whānau Centre holds Level 2 Social Sector Accreditation with Te Kāhui Kahu to deliver:
- Family Violence and Victims Programmes
- Parenting Support Services
We are audited every two years by the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki, covering areas such as: Health and safety compliance;
Community Partnerships:
We are an active member of the South Taranaki Safe Families Collaborative – network of community organisations and government agencies committed to preventing family violence. Through this collective, we work together to raise awareness and improve outcomes for families in our region.
Our Mission Statement:
To provide a safe and supportive friendly environment for the empowerment of families and Whānau.
Our Services:
Social Work Support
Sometimes we need someone to talk to about things. We have professional and supportive staff at the centre.
We are client focused and unbiased and are here to help you make positive change.
- Stress and Anxiety
- Family Violence
- Counselling
- Depression
- PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Mental Health
- Confidence- low self esteem
- Relationship communication
Counselling/Support for Men:
Sometimes we need someone to talk to about things.
We have professional and supportive staff at the centre. We are client focused and unbiased and are here to help up make positive change.
- Relationship communication
- Stress and Anxiety
- Family Violence
- Understanding our mental wellbeing (anger management)
- Depression
- Mental Health
- PTSD
- Relationship counselling
We can offer a couple of specialists. Please talk to us about this.
Services are by appointment only and are at NO charge
Support Programmes:
Women’s Wellbeing: (4-week Programme)
Need to boost your self-esteem, find yourself, setting goals, Anxiety and how we manage this to reach your full potential. Do you need to reduce stress or anxiety? Are you looking for a new way to improve your quality of life, then this programme is for you. Mindfulness is about opening your mind to the present, about awareness of your thoughts. Mindfulness is about focusing on sensations and understanding how your body is feeling.
Parenting for Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Caregivers: (5-week Programme)
Covers a wide range of topics to assist parents, grandparents, and caregivers in raising today’s children. This programme is Family Violence approved under Level 2 Social Sector Accreditation standards by Te Kāhui Kāhu.
Teen Self Confidence: (3-week Programme)
What is self-esteem? Dealing with peer pressure/social media/Bullying/Anxiety and so much more. Ages 11 -17 years.
Raising Neurodiversity Complex Children: (4-week Programme)
Designed to give adults a look at how our kids see the world. To assist them to reach their full potential without being labelled by others. Covers a wide range from how they learn, how important routine is, foods to avoid and behaviour challenges and lots more. Support from other parents that are experiencing challengers also.
Neurodiversity is a term that describes the natural differences in how people’s brains work. It’s based on the idea that these differences are variations, rather than deficits, in how people process information.
Where? Available in South Taranaki, in-person, online and via phone
When? Monday to Thursday; 9 am until 4pm.
Who? All ages and whānau
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, health professionals, workplaces, lawyers and Work and Income. There may be a waitlist at times.
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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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Tautoko Tane Taranaki (Male Survivors Taranaki) is a charitable trust dedicated to enabling the wellbeing of male survivors of sexual abuse.
If you are a male who has been sexually abused you are not alone. We are here to support you in creating a happier, healthier future.
Our free services offer you the opportunity for:
- Confidentiality
- No judgement
- Self-determination
- Working with other survivors
- Focus on hope and recover
- Moving towards wellbeing
We use peer support and can engage in one-to-one meetings, peer group meetings and family/whanau meetings.
Where? All of Taranaki and across Aotearoa. Available in-person, online and via phone
When? Monday to Friday; 8.30am until 5pm.
Who? Tāne / Males that are 18+
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, and health professionals.
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We are Te Aho — the thread that weaves together clinical expertise, mātauranga māori, and lived experience to prevent suicide and promote oranga/wellbeing. We were known as Clinical Advisory Services Aotearoa (CASA). Te Aho comprises a team of specialists based throughout Aotearoa. We deliver our services in both remote (telephone and email) and face-to-face formats depending on the needs of the people we are working with.
Our services are:
- Aoake te Rā: Free, nationwide service for anyone impacted by suicide loss, whether recently or in the past.
- Te Oranga Tonutanga: Supports frontline professionals to recognise the signs of suicide risk and respond in a timely, compassionate, and effective way. Oranga Tonutanga can equip your team with the tools, language, and support to navigate challenging situations and promote long-term wellbeing.
- Ngā Kohi Rau, National SSID Information Service: Timely information to support safe local responses
- Tō te Rā, Postvention Support: Working together to support communities after suicide
- Te Pūwaha: This is a suite of suicide prevention and postvention services. Whether you need evidence summaries, co-designed projects, or tailored training on recognising and responding to distress, Te Pūwaha lets you pick your package to meet your needs.
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Tui Ora wraps a korowai of support around you and your whānau, as you navigate your own way to bringing health and well-being into your life.
Our kaiārahi, registered nurses, publi health teams and hauora experts can awhi you with programmes and services designed for Māori, with Māori and by Māori. If you have a whānau hauora goal or want support getting something health-related sorted, we are there for you!
Our services include:
- Community nursing for long-term health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease
- Cancer nursing and support
- Tamariki Ora and childhood immunisations
- Pāhake Waiora/Older Person’s wellbeing
We can help with:
- Feelings of being overwhelmed or the need to get some balance mentally and emotionally
- Support for taiohi who are finding life a struggle at times
- Alcohol, gambling and drug addiction
- Stopping smoking
- Support to enable you to create positive change in you life.