We are a charitable organisation that is staffed by skilled people. We are here to make a difference for families in difficult circumstances. We offer a wide range of specific services and programmes to meet the needs of families in our community. If you are looking for help and support, we are here for you. We work with individuals, couples, children, young people and whanau of any age and ethnicity. People are more than welcome to drop in, there are trained staff on hand at all times. All clients are treated with dignity and respect and are empowered to make decisions about their lives.
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Services Offered
Men's Services - It is our aim to provide an open environment where men are able to examine issues around anger, abuse and violence. The word STORM is a metaphor to describe the dark clouds of fear, confusion and anxiety that families experience and the indecision and resistance that they go through during and after instances of family violence. It is important to understand that our programmes do not guarantee that all men will change their behaviour. However, our programmes will give men reasons to want to change. Men, who do not believe that their behaviour is abusive or violent, often wonder what the fuss is all about when they get arrested for family violence; get a domestic protection order served on them or when their partners leave. Our education programmes, counselling, advocacy and referral service encompasses the following:
* Safety for partners, children, you and others * Teaching and practicing appropriate behaviour * Options for improving relationships * Relationships with our partners, children and others, * Me, building 'mana' through self-respect and confidence
Woman's Support - The overall aim of the service is to support the right of women and children to live free from violence and abuse. We do this by providing services that are quickly accessible, non judgmental and appropriate. A victim of family violence experiences feelings of isolation, embarrassment, confusion and helplessness. While there aren't any easy answers, there is help. No one should have to live with the threat of violence. We offer a range of services to women who are or who have experienced family violence. All our services for women are free and confidential and are available for as long as each individual woman needs or wants them.
Fees and Payment
Free with the exception of supervised contact. This is also a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.