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Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing?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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Hato Hone St John Taranaki
Hato Hone St John is a charitable organisation providing healthcare services to the New Zealand public. The organisation provides ambulance services throughout New Zealand, as well as First Aid & Mental Health Training, Caring Caller service, Health Shuttle service, Free 3 Steps for life training, Youth Programme and Medical Alarms.
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How can a Kaiārahi help you?
A Family Court Kaiārahi can help you:
- Understand the language, processes and outcomes of Family Court proceedings
- Where appropriate, access out-of-court services and support in the community to help you reach agreement about the care of your children
- Remain engaged and involved in any Family Court proceedings by working to address any barriers that are preventing you from participating
- With your agreement, connect you with other agencies and services in the community to support you as needed.
The Kaiārahi are a free service, but they do not give legal advice.
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New Plymouth Community Foodbank has been providing food assistance to members of the New Plymouth community for over 20 years.
We utilise the time and skill of volunteers to pack food parcels based on individual need and circumstance to help alleviate food insecurity.
Donations of food, household consumables and money come from the community to provide a service for the community by the community.
Support is provided directly to people in need and thru referrals from other social service providers – call, email or contact us thru Facebook, we are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday
– closed all public holidays.
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My name is Susan, and I am a New Zealand qualified and registered Counsellor working in the Taranaki area. My goal is to offer a safe and caring place for my clients to feel heard and understood. I work with all age groups and use different modalities, aiming to suit the client in front of me. I like to work within a positive framework and look at building resilience and helping clients find the authentic version of themselves. My aim is to listen and assist with the healing of my client. You are your own expert, and I want to work with what you know and feel, to achieve a different, more positive outcome.
My goal is to be a safe and caring place to come and talk. I want to have a space that is welcoming, confidential and without judgement. I aim to help you navigate the tough times and see a brighter future. I invite you to come and talk to me and see the person that I am and make your own judgement.
My aim is to show the client that they have the strength and resilience to enhance their life. Through the trials they may have gone through they have learnt lessons and gained knowledge of what works and what doesn’t. I like to help them realise their potential for life.
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We provide community legal services throughout the Taranaki rohe.
Our phones are answered Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Waitara service
Waitara Library
15 Queen Street
New Plymouth Office
Level 1 Vero House
10-12 Devon St East
Stratford Service
Stratford Community House
52 Juliet Street
Hawera Service
Whanau Centre
56 Disraeli Street