Social services
There are a range of social and support services in your area and nationally.
If you would like to speak with one of our staff members you can call our call centre on freephone 0508 832 487 between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Porirua Area
Ora Toa Mauriora
- 04 238 4071
- www.oratoa.co.nz
Wesley Community Action
- 04 237 7612
- www.wesleyca.org.nz
Whare Manaaki Inc, Porirua Womens Refuge
- 04 234 6118
- www.womensrefuge.org.nz
The Salvation Army Family Store Porirua
- 04 238 2375
- www.salvationarmy.org.nz
Tawa Area
Kiwi Community Assistance
- 022 465 2201
- www.kca.org.nz
Salvation Army Family Store Tawa
- 04 232 7934
- www.salvationarmy.org.nz
National Social & Support Services:
Work and Income
- 0800 559 009
- www.workandincome.govt.nz
Senior Services
- 0800 552 002
- www.workandincome.govt.nz
Studylink
- 0800 889 900
- www.studylink.govt.nz
Parent Help
- 0800 568 856
- www.parenthelp.org.nz/
Oranga Tamariki
- 0508 326 459
- www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Victim Support
- 0800 842 846
- www.victimsupport.org.nz/
Healthline
- 0800 611 116
- www.health.govt.nz
Alcohol Drug Helpline
- 0800 787 797
- www.alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Suicide Crisis Helpline
- 0508 828 865
- www.lifeline.org.nz
Depression Helpline
- 0800 111 757
- www.depression.org.nz
Women’s Refuge Crisis Line
- 0800 733 843
- www.womansrefuge.org.nz
Gambling Helpline
- 0800 654 655
- www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz
Youthline
- 0800 376 633
- www.youthline.co.nz
If what you are looking for is not listed you can visit the Healthpoint Website