Family Support Services
Shakti New Zealand (provides immediate help and support to women, children and youth of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Origin who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence and discrimination)
0800SHAKTI or 0800 742 584
Safe to talk/Korero mai ka ora (24/7 sexual harm helpline)
0800 044 334 or text 4334
Tu Wahine Trust (sexual harm service)
09 838 8700
Family Violence Information line (It's Not Ok campaign)
0800 456 450 (9am to 11pm daily)
Skylight (helping children, young people & their families/ whānau through tough times of change, loss, trauma & grief)
0800 299 100
Work and Income services: centres are closed, but you can apply for assistance via MyMSD or the 0800 number
0800 559 009
Explore Behaviour Services
0800 000 421
East City Corps (by appointment only: Wed-Fri, 10am-1pm)
021 832 064
Royal Oak Salvation Army (by appointment only: Mon-Fri, 9am -12pm)
021 713 132
or email
FairWay Mediation Services (helps families working through conflict, for example disputes on parenting arrangements following separation)
0800 774 420
Information about access to childcare for essential workers
no number
If you or anyone you know needs support in seeking help from any of the support agencies listed above, please contact Rachel on 021646327