Homelessness Prevention (Early Intervention Service)

Nga Whakamārama – Service Description

The Homelessness Prevention aims to support whānau living in private rentals in Lower Hutt who are at risk of becoming homeless.

• We are a FREE service
• We support whānau living in private rentals
• Offer support from our specialist team which includes:-

  • Healthy Living Kaiārahi
  • Sustaining Tenancies Kaiārahi
  • Budget Advice Kaiārahi with our partner Petone Budget Service Incorporated

• We support whānau living in Lower Hutt
• We cover the whole population including Māori, Pacific and other whānau
• We will support and advocate for whānau with their landlord
• We will connect whānau with health and social services
• The Service is open to referrals from health and social service providers.  You are also able to refer yourself or your whānau.

Mā wai tēnei ratonga?  Who can access this service?

Our FREE service is available to anyone living in private rentals in Lower Hutt who are at risk of becoming homeless without early intervention. 

Whakapā mai – Who to contact for more information?

To access the service call FREE phone

0800 497 010

OR

Follow the link to

http://www.takirimai.org.nz/ReferralForm