They provide men with emergency housing in Papakura, Ōtāhuhu and Te Atatū. Staffed by professional counsellors 24/7. While in residence, men receive the support they need to change their behaviour. This includes free counselling and referral to other services, depending on their needs, including WINZ, doctors and budgeting services.

Men’s families are also offered counselling and support to keep them safe and empowered through the process of behavioural change.

All Gandhi Nivas houses have: 

• a 24/7 in-house coordinator
• temporary accommodation
• access to counselling services
• free parking.