ReachOut is a service offered to anyone who wants support to move away from a life of relationship conflict, anger and violence.

With effective support, people who use violence can build safer and more respectful, fulfilling relationships which are not overshadowed by harmful behaviours. 

ReachOut is a free service that operates in Christchurch, North Canterbury and Selwyn district areas.

ReachOut is for people who use, or are at risk of using violence and need support to develop healthy relationships.

Do you recognise yourself in any of the following statements?

• I worry that my partner/ whānau may be afraid of me.
• I feel jealous of who my partner / children / whānau see and where they go.
• I feel suspicious of my partner’s calls, texts, emails, family or friends.
• I feel worried about my anger and the way I react at times
• My children see or hear me arguing or fighting
• I’d like to have a better relationship, free from anger and abuse

If you identified with any of these statements, now is a good time to reach out and get some support.

• ReachOut will work with you to develop a personalised plan to work towards more positive relationships. We will work through those steps with you.
• You have 24-hour support via our free helpline 0800 28 48 26.
• Working with ReachOut can make children and partners safer, and increase whole-family wellbeing.

• You can expect to be supported, listened to and respected.
• We will help you identify personal goals and work at a pace that suits you.
• We consider all aspects of your life, including your partner and children.
• After you have made contact, we will talk to you on the phone. Then we will arrange to meet at an Aviva office or another location (e.g. café).