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Gore & Clutha Women's Refuge

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    Our aim is to work together to eliminate family violence in our communities by providing support, advocacy, education and awareness.

    We provide: 24 hour crisis line, emergency accommodation, community and outreach services, information and advice, women's and children's education programmes, transitional housing, referral service and support to attend appointments.

    Services Provided

    Abuse and violence support

    We provide: information and advice, women and children's education programmes, referral service and support to attend appointments, male advocate services.

    Service types

    • Education programmes
    • Family violence intervention
    • Information and support
    • Referral to specialist services
    • Support groups
    Advocacy
    Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
    Social work
    Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.
    Refuge
    Refuge offers a safe house for women at urgent risk from family violence.
    Accommodation and housing support
    Accommodation and housing support services can help you find and access suitable accommodation or housing.
    Social services crisis assessment
    Community-based crisis assessment for people who need urgent social support e.g. food or accommodation.

    Charges

    no charge

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Make an appointment
    • Referral
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access