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Change is possible – for you, your family, your community.

We close on the 23rd December and reopen on the 18th January.

In an emergency please contact 111.

Counselling services

We provide a safe place for Wairarapa individuals, couples or families to be supported through problems such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sexuality, relationship and parenting issues.

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Family violence services

We offer group and individual programmes and support serices for those affected by family violence and abuse, in a non-judgemental, respecful and caring space.

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Community initiatives

Our goal is to make Wairarapa a safer place for everyone. We provide family violence training and workshops, as well as regular events and initiatives to inform, provide knowledge and change attitudes around family violence.

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“It has been an awesome experience and I have learnt so much about myself and being aware.”

“I have learnt so much about my parenting of my lovely boys through this past year. I’m reminded that my children will respond accordingly if I create a peaceful home.”

“Thank you for providing me with the help and tools I need. You’ve been an amazing help to me and a perfect fit for what I needed.”

“This was a new experience for me and I feel and felt comfortable talking about issues I have never brought up before. It was an eye opening and life changing experience. I feel confidence in the things I do now, thank you so much.”

“The programme has made me more aware that violence is not ok for children.”

“When I feel anger building up, I take myself away. I now feel more in control of myself.”