We are closed for a Christmas break from Wednesday 23rd December and will reopen on Monday 25th January 2021

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Have a safe and merry holiday

Team at Family Safety Services

WELCOME TO FAMILY SAFETY SERVICES

Working for Peace in the Home
Te ohu Whakaaio Kainga

Family Safety Services is dedicated to the prevention and intervention of family violence. We offer a free service to whanau in Thames/Coromandel and Hauraki plains rohe.

CONTACTS FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT

​- Women's Refuge – 0800 733 843 (available 24 hours)
- Shine domestic abuse services – 0508 744 633 (9am-11pm 7 days a week)
- HeyBro helpline – supporting men to be free from violence 0800 HeyBro (439 276) (available 24 hours)
- Family violence information line - to find out about local services or how to help someone else 0800 456 450
(available 9am-11pm 7 days a week)
- Shakti - for migrant and refugee women 0800 742 584 (available 24 hours)
- Te Puna Oranga – whānau crisis line 0800 222 042 (available 24 hours)
- Elder Abuse Helpline - 0800 32 668 65 (available 24 hours)
- Youthline – free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz (available 8am-12am 7 days a week, phone service
unavailable at this time)
- 1737, Need to talk? - Free call or text 1737 for mental health support from a trained counsellor (available 24 hours)
- Oranga Tamariki line - for concerns about children and young people 0508 326 459, email contact@ot.govt.nz
- Rape Crisis – 0800 88 33 00
- Safe to Talk sexual harm helpline – 0800 044334, text 4334, email support@safetotalk.nz (available 24 hours)

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Partner abuse in same and different sex relationships

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Child abuse and neglect

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Elder abuse and neglect

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Sibling violence

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Violence towards Parents

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Dating violence

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DEFINITION OF FAMILY HARM

Physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and financial abuse

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Some harmful behaviours are;

Isolation

Intimidation/Threats

Manipulation/gaslighting

Harassment/stalking

Assault/sexual assault

Behaving abusively in front of children

Controlling access to money

Name calling

Dangerous Driving with the intention of causing fear

WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are well qualified and experienced in understanding the dynamics and affects of family harm.

We offer a free, safe and confidential service to our clients.

We offer counselling and social work support to men, women and youth who have or are likely to experience some type of family harm either as someone who uses violence or is having or witnessing violence being used against them.

We are not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger call 111.

If you are not in immediate danger but are feeling unsafe at home please contact us.

MARK AMBLER

Agency Leader and Counsellor

Mark holds a Bachelors degree in Counselling and is a provisional member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Mark has worked for Family Safety Services for several years and
prior to this Mark has been a career guidance counsellor and clinical supervisor.

KAREN HUTCHINSON JP

Clinical Leader and Counsellor

 Karen holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Karen joined Family Safety Services several years ago and prior to this worked in community mental health services

JEN AKURANGI

Community Social Worker

Jen joined the Family Safety Services Team in 2018. Jen holds an Honours degree in Social Work.
Jen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from working with marginalised people in the community.

CONTACT US