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."
Use this form to get in touch, and share your situation with someone who cares.
Interested to find out more? Fill in your details and click "General Inquiry".
We respond to all messages in less than 24 hours.
Interested to find out more? Fill in your details and click "General Inquiry".
We respond to all messages in less than 24 hours.
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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."
I Need HelpTaranaki Retreat can offer you a calm,
safe space to stay where you can talk about your feelings and darkest thoughts. |
Get Involved
We are actively recruiting volunteers who
have the empathy and understanding to support whanau going through crisis. |
DonateTaranaki Retreat is an NZ charity, entirely funded by donations. There is no charge to Guests.
Even the smallest donation makes a difference. |
ENJOY THE BEAUTY
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You've gotta love the tranquility and
natural beauty of this incredible place.
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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.
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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. |
Click here to find out about our Taranaki Training Event - to resource us in Suicide Prevention Work.
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
Feeling There's Nowhere To Turn To - Hurting Yourself - Just Wanting Good People Around You - Needing To Talk
A Place to GoThe 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." |
Someone to Talk toHaving 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. |
A space to Rest and ThinkBeing 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. |