Description:
Family Action offers a range of services for those who have experienced abuse, trauma, family and sexual violence. These services include counselling, outreach, women’s refuge and youth programmes. We provide a caring confidential place to talk about issues that affect relationships, family & sexual violence, abuse and anger issues for children and young people.
We also provide ChangeWorks programmes for youth at risk. These include “Kiwi Kids”: A group, drama and outdoor activity based programme for boys aged 9-12 who may have experienced difficulties concerning anger, isolation or self-esteem, Youth to Manhood 7 Week Programme, Living without Violence for Young Men, Living Without Violence for Young Women – 16 Week Programme and “Journey to the Falls” programme for fathers and sons who wish to deepen their relationship and understanding of men in community.
Services:
Women’s Refuge: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/refuge/
Sexual Harm Crisis Service (09 836 1987): https://www.familyaction.org.nz/support/sexual-harm-crisis
Family Harm Crisis support: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/support/family-harm-crisis-support
Child and Youth Programmes: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/support/child-and-youth-programmes
Individual or Group Counselling for those affected by family and sexual violence, abuse, or trauma: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/counselling/
ACC funded support following sexual abuse or assault: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/support/acc
Self-help information/resources: https://www.familyaction.org.nz/information-and-support
Location:
13 Edsel Street, Henderson