Taranaki Retreat

Taranaki Retreat is a community sanctuary, here to provide time-out space for families and individuals to stay,
free of charge, when times are tough.

"Taranaki Retreat is a connector-upper. You know you best. The answers to all that you face are in you. Our role is simply to support you in discovering them."

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"Such a wonderful, caring, supportive, non judgmental environment. The veil that was covering my eyes and making me blind to taking control of my life was lifted at Taranaki Retreat."

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Taranaki Retreat - Mental Help with Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide toughts

I Need Help

Taranaki Retreat can offer you a calm,
safe space to stay where you can talk
about your feelings and darkest thoughts.

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Taranaki Retreat - Voluntering to help people in distress in the Taranaki region

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We are actively recruiting volunteers who
have the empathy and understanding
to support whanau going through crisis.

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Taranaki Retreat - To help fund the association donations are always welcome

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Taranaki Retreat is an NZ charity, entirely funded by donations. There is no charge to Guests.
Even the smallest donation makes a difference.

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ENJOY THE BEAUTY

You've gotta love the tranquility and
natural beauty of this incredible place.
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We also support people at home,
and through day hang-outs at the Retreat.
Read The Retreat Co-ordinator's recent blog post about our work :

Sometimes things go smoothly for us, but often not. The bumps in our road could be depression; anxiety; suffering so badly that we turn to harming ourselves. It could be suicidal thoughts, or having being through the horrors of attempting suicide ourselves – or seeing someone else go through that.

It may be to do with loss or grief. It could be to do with the breakup of a relationship. It might be that we’ve been abused by somebody else – or perhaps we’re experiencing bullying or hatred (for example, in our workplace – or because of our race or sexuality). Maybe we are just finding that coping any longer is proving too much.

Picture of the Mount Taranaki view from Taranaki Retreat to breathe and relax

Picture of the chapel at Taranaki Retreat to help people with difficulities

We may be lucky enough have the right whanau and support network around us to help us through the worst that life can throw at us – or it could be that we need some time away from it all. At Taranaki Retreat we believe in treat our Guests (who stay for FREE) with the good stuff of life – because that’s what they most need. Like delicious, nutritious home-cooked food.

Like a peaceful environment where restful sleep is possible; good, caring people around to chat when you need that; a few animals around to pet; a cosy bedroom which is your personal space – secure with its own keycoded lock – just a few steps away from a kitchen stuffed with goodies.

Taking some time out here can dramatically change things. We are all about that.

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Together we can make a difference

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How Taranaki Retreat Helps With...

Feeling Isolated - Working Through Major Life Challenges - Suicidal Thoughts - Anxiety - Depression
Feeling There's Nowhere To Turn To - Hurting Yourself - Just Wanting Good People Around You - Needing To Talk

Picture of the Taranaki Retreat Property where people with suicide problem are help and care for

A Place to Go

The Retreat offers a calm, safe and homely
place, where you can re-find yourself,
and have the basics of life covered - giving
"Space to Breathe."

Picture of the caring at the Taranaki Retreat to embrace people with anxiety

Someone to Talk to

Having someone who genuinely cares,
taking the time over coffee or a walk together
with the dogs, to hear and reflect with you
on your story - can make such a difference.

Picture of the room at Taranaki Retreat for people with stress or anxiety

A space to Rest and Think

Being at Taranaki Retreat is often described as a turning point. It is an opportunity for things to
begin to change - even when hope seems out
of reach right now.

We'd love to keep you in the loop.

Is this mahi your passion? We believe we're all in this together. Every month we send a brief news update to our extended whanau. It is a genuine encouragement to us all involved in this, to know that you are there. If you'd like to stay in touch - click the "Newsletter" button below.
Goes without saying - but naturally we won't pass on your details to anyone else - EVER.... and of course, you can unsubscribe any time.

Thank you; kia ora ra.

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Taranaki Retreat : Space to Breathe
Address : 517 Hurford Road, RD4, New Plymouth, 4374
Phone number : 06 2150993
Charity Registration Number : CC50829

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