You are not alone.

Safe, confidential family violence support for individuals and whānau across the West Coast.

Find Help Today

West Coast Women’s Refuge is the Coast’s specialist family violence service, walking alongside people with practical support, advocacy, and care to help create safer futures and violence-free lives.

Call 24 Hour Crisis Line

0800 208 339

Supporting the West Coast community since 1983

Who We Are

Family violence can affect anyone.

At West Coast Women’s Refuge, we provide specialist support for women, children, tāne, whānau, and members of the takatāpui/ rainbow community experiencing family violence.

Our approach is grounded in compassion, dignity, and practical support.

We listen without judgement, walk alongside people at their own pace, and help create pathways toward safety and healing.

Support We Provide

24-hour crisis support

Advocacy and practical support

Specialist family violence programmes

Safety planning

Safe accommodation options

Support navigating systems and services

Our full website is on its way

Website Coming Soon !

We are currently building a new website that will include:

Information about family violence

Support pathways and services

Community resources

Safety programmes

Ways to support our mahi

Education and training information

In the meantime, you can stay up to date with everything on Facebook

Need support or want to talk?

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call:
0800 208 339
03 789 8025

Email:
[email protected]