Our team are a wonderfully diverse bunch of people, from all kinds of personal, cultural and professional backgrounds.
Phone (06) 215 0993
Email waimanako@taranakiretreat.org.nz
33 Devon Street West
(Metro Plaza, Opposite the Huatoki Plaza)
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
33 Devon Street West
New Plymouth 4310
Taranaki Retreat is suicide prevention and postvention initiative providing support through a residential retreat and community outreach programme.
We are a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay, free of charge, when times are tough. We also support people in the community via outreach, through home visits or conducting visits to sites as appropriate.
We have a drop-in space in the town centre called Waimanako; The Hope Centre, with a kai for koha cafe, the option to talk to someone and a variety of workshops that are offered each week.
You can sign up for our free workshops on our website (and read more information about them there too!)
Our team are a wonderfully diverse bunch of people, from all kinds of personal, cultural and professional backgrounds.
Free
There are no charges for any service.
People staying generally have enough on their plate without worrying about more bills.
Mon | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Tue – Fri | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (9 Mar).
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Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Mental health
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Supported housing
Taranaki
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.
From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 15 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can potentially stay independently.
Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako. Those in the community can visit Waimanako and are supported with a listening ear, or find a support worker or simply attend some of our regular workshops.
Mental health
Counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Taranaki
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.
From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward.
We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 16 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can take part in our programme independently.
Taranaki Retreat also provide non-residential care for people who are at risk, through a community outreach programme based at Waimanako.
Those in the community can visit Waimanako and are supported with a listening ear, or find a support worker or simply attend some of our regular workshops.
Wheelchair access
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Waimanako; is at 33 Devon Street West, down the corridor of the old Metro Plaza, head down the corridor, where you'll find our reception and also our kai for koha cafe.
The downtown carpark is the nearest car park, there are on road car parks available on Devon St though they are more expensive and it can get busy.
https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/taranaki-retreat/