"Whakamaru is a transformative community facility for everyone in Wellington."
Whakamaru offers a range of services to support the Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington community.
Visit Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru website for more information on accessible services that could help support the hauora of yourself and your whānau.
Services include:
Crisis Recovery Cafe - "a community-based mental health crisis prevention and response service in a non-clinical, café-style environment"
Community practitioners - "social workers, counsellors, addiction support workers and financial mentors – all providing support across areas such as housing, income, health, education and whānau support"
Laundry, showers & wharepaku - "access to dignified options for showering, laundry and toilet facilities"
Social Supermarket - "provides food for people who need it, when they need it, in a manner that prioritises dignity and choice"
Long term transitional housing - "wrap-around support...to help our whānau reach a place where they are able to successfully transition to permanent housing"
Whakamaru also functions as a community hub, with Craig and Gail's "contribute-what-you-can" cafe, free bookable meeting rooms, the Chapel (a place of prayer, solace, and reflection for people of all faiths), and more.
Welcoming to all
"The Mission’s services are open to anyone who needs assistance, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, ethnicity, or social background. We treat all people with dignity, respect, and without judgment. From the community we serve, to our staff and volunteers, we are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion. At The Mission, we accept everyone as they are and aim to celebrate the differences among us."
"We strive to deliver our services in a mana-enhancing way, to contribute to the empowerment, transformation, and fullness of life for those we serve, so that together, we can create positive outcomes."
