As part of the National Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) across all Hospitals - Hauora Tairawhiti staff are aware that Family Harm/Family Violence can have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of EVERYONE in the Whanau.
We also know that Family Harm/Family Violence isn’t always physical;
It can be name-calling, put-downs, isolating someone from their friends and whanau, making them feel bad about themselves, making all the decisions, not giving them money to buy necessary household items, controlling what they wear and who they see, threatening physical harm, taking the children, harming themselves or someone their partner cares about.
It may make someone feel that they are always treading on eggshells, feel anxious and/or helpless, have sore stomachs, headaches, and feeling constantly fearful (among other things)...
For this reason, it’s important that the community knows that our staff will Stand Up, Speak Out and Act if we come across someone accessing our services that we are concerned or worried about,
or who tells us they are worried for themselves or someone else.
Using our WAKA Values - We want to ensure that the community know that Hauora Tairawhiti Staff are able to listen to your concerns or worries – if someone is hurting you or making you feel afraid if you know of someone being hurt, or you are concerned about your own behaviour towards someone you care about.
We will be compassionate and non-judgmental, we want to make sure that you feel safe to leave the hospital and that you are able to be provided with information and resources, and be connected to community services that can help you.
We also share information if we see or hear something we are concerned about.
Below is a list of services and websites that may be of interest to you where you can get further information:
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Police |
Urgent assistance Non-Urgent |
111 105 |
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Oranga Tamariki |
Child Protection Service
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0508 326 459 https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/worried-about-a-child-tell-us/ |
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Refuge |
Crisis response |
Crisis Line 0800 377 600 (24/7) |
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Victim Support |
Can attend onsite - |
0800 842 846 (24/7) |
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Sexual Abuse Counselling & support |
Counselling – ACC Sensitive Claims
Phone/text support – Safe to Talk |
0800 735 566 0800 044 334 or Text: 4334 |
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Men’s Services |
Tauawhi Mens Service |
06 868 8278 |
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Family Violence/Family Harm Websites |
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Are You Ok |
http://areyouok.org.nz/i-need-help/
http://www.areyouok.org.nz/i-need-help/positive-relationship-quiz/ |
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Shine |
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Local website to access services |
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Manaaki Tairawhiti |
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National resources |
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LGBTI Community |
Kahukura |
0800 688 5463 |
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1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat Samaritans – 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily. Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kids line) for young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7. thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626 Anxiety New Zealand – 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) Rural Support Trust – 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP) Supporting Families in Mental Illness – 0800 732 825 |
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Please make contact with one of our staff if you need any help or guidance.
Nga Mihi
Claire Jones – Violence Intervention Coordinator/Social Worker: 027 240 7861