Te Manawa Family Services
Agency Directory
Other Supports
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Support for
Men, Women, Whānau(Māori), Families, Children/Youth
Street Address
117 Fergusson St,
Feilding, 4702
Level One,
26 Broadway Ave,
Palmerston North, 4702
Phone
06 323 8330
Mobile
027 323 7330 (Fielding)
027 323 8332 (Palmerston North)
Postal Address
PO Box 368,
Feilding, 4702
Te Manawa Family Services
Vision Statement:
Families connected, nurtured and valued growing the mana and wellbeing of our community
Mission Statement:
- To develop understanding and commitment to healthy and respectful relationships through the delivery of high quality programmes and support services so that the well-being of families is assured.
- To collaborate with other community agencies and groups to enable effective intervention that will ensure the best outcomes for those whom we support and serve.
- To ensure that the sacredness and safety of children is paramount in all we do so that our children and tamariki can experience healthy and respectful relationships.
Specialist Family Violence Services
Specialist family violence services are provided by skilled kaimahi/staff whose sole or main role is focused on working with people experiencing family violence.
A summary of specialist family violence services is provided under each of the headings below. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the agency.
Crisis Support for Men
- Protection order applications help
Non-Violence Services for Men
These services and programmes are suitable for men who are using violence or concerned about their risk of using violence or want to find better ways to maintain healthy relationships.
- Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
- Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
- Group-based non-violence programme (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)
- Assessments (Court or Corrections refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – individual (Court or Corrections refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – group (Court or Corrections refer)
Victim/Survivor Support for Men
These services are for men who are current or past victims/survivors of family violence. Violence isn’t only physical. It includes verbal, emotional and financial abuse.
- Safety services (self refer)
- Individual counselling (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)
- Group-based programmes – victims/survivors (self refer)
Crisis Support for Women
- Protection order applications help
Non-Violence Services for Women
These services and programmes are suitable for women who are using violence or concerned about their risk of using violence or want to find better ways to maintain healthy relationships.
- Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
- Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
- Group-based non-violence programme (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)
- Assessments (Court refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – individual (Court refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – group (Court refer)
Victim/Survivor Support for Women
These services are for women who are current or past victims/survivors of family violence. Violence isn’t only physical. It includes verbal, emotional and financial abuse.
- Safety planning (self refer)
- Individual counselling (self refer)
- Group-based programmes – victims/survivors (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)
- Assessments (Court refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – individual (Court refer)
- Non-Violence Programme – group (Court refer)
Couples, Whānau & Family Services
These services and programmes are suitable for couples, whānau and families who have been impacted by family violence. Some services may only be available if it is deemed safe to offer them.
- Whānau Social Work
- Family social work support
- Parenting support services
Children’s and Youth Services
These services and programmes are suitable for children and young people who are victims/have witnessed violence . Some age limits may apply depending upon the type of service to be provided.
- Safety planning (self refer)
- Individual counselling or support (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)
These services and programmes are suitable for children and young people who are using violence/displaying troubling behaviours. Some age limits may apply depending upon the type of service to be provided.
- Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
- Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
- Social work (self refer)