Contacts
Call 03 364 0905.
Hours
8:30am to 5:00pm. Monday to Friday.
Address
2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central.
About
Tiaki Whānau is the Canterbury District Health Board health service for children and young people who have experienced abuse or neglect (up to 12 years and younger). We are a multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, nurses and social workers. Our Manager is Natalie Cookson.
For Inter-SAATS referrals, email Tiakiwhanau@cdhb.health.nz.
National support services
- In an emergency, call 111. If it's not safe for you to talk, stay silent — the operator will let you know what to do. You can call 111 on your mobile phone even if it's out of credit.
- If it's not an emergency, call the Police on 105. They'll take the details of your complaint and ask someone in your local Police district to get in touch with you directly.
- If you need advice or support, call Safe to talk free on 0800 044 334. Their helpline is available 24/7.