Don’t suffer in silence. These free domestic violence helplines are always there to help if you need it.
The services listed below offer free helplines that provide support, information, and referrals for you or someone you know who is experiencing domestic violence.
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These domestic violence helplines are free to call:
Battered Women’s Trust
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence-free. Provides confidential services that are tailored to your needs.
CALL: 0800 733 843
www.batteredwomenstrust.org.nz
West Christchurch Women’s Refuge
Provides crisis support services, including access to a safe house, as appropriate. Runs workshops on how to identify a controlling or abusive relationship.
CALL: 0800 733 843
aviva
Aviva is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide specialist services to support people to live a life free from family and sexual violence and overcome their enduring harms, no matter your age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation
CALL: 0800 28482 669
www.avivafamilies.org.nz
Te Whare Hauora
Te Wahre Hauora empowers and supports whanau Maori and their communities who choose a life free from violence and abuse.
CALL: 0800 1174 74
Nationwide 24/7 Support
- SHINE: 0508744 633
- Are you ok?: 0800 456 450
- 0800 LIFELINE (24/7 helpline and text line for confidential support)
