OUR STORY

Haven Pregnancy Support was birthed in July 2020—under the umbrella of the Windsor Park Lifecare Trust—from a passion and desire that our founders Marina Young, Sue Ogilvie and Naomi Syred shared to fill a need in the wider community to provide better support for women and families throughout their pregnancy, and to journey alongside mums as they navigate the grief of baby loss or post termination.

 
Extensive research confirmed the path that Haven would take—one that ensured that all women who reached out would have all the time they need to make their decisions, and a safe space to share their fears and their story.

Haven will be a place where people are heard with compassion and without judgement, where support is provided, and where mums & families are empowered throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
 
We chose the name ‘Haven’ with intention. The word 'haven’ means a place of refuge. Haven Pregnancy Support will be a safe space for not only women, but men and families to find information and get support when facing an unintended pregnancy, baby loss or post termination. Through Haven we seek to live out our shared vision statement—to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. At Haven you will find a group of people who are there for you, who believe the best in you, and who want to support, equip and journey alongside you. 

He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people

Maori proverb

AS ONE OF THE SERVICES UNDER THE WINDSOR PARK LIFECARE TRUST, WE ACHIEVE THIS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND CARE SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE: PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL.


OUR VALUES

  • WE’RE HOLISTIC IN OUR APPROACH
    Our Christian heart means we affirm life in all of its joys and challenges and we provide a broad array of services with compassion and grace.
  • WE’RE PRACTICAL IN OUR WORK
    Faith is action and action shows faith; we’re prepared to get our hands dirty and meet people where they’re at, providing practical and workable solutions to the complexities of life.
  • WE’RE INDIVIDUAL IN OUR NATURE
    Building stronger communities starts with one person and we’ll treat each person with the respect they deserve. Yes, we’ll have group options because we believe we’re better together, but a group is just a collective of individuals contributing to each other. Each person is important to us.
  • WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE LONG TERM
    Nothing of value comes easily so we’re committed to growing sustainably and responsively as we change with the ebbs and flows of our community.

MEET our team

We have a wonderful team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about caring for, equipping & empowering mums, dads and families who are facing unexpected pregnancies. Our team are dedicated to journeying alongside you in a safe, supportive environment, giving you the time and space that you need as you navigate an unintended pregnancy. Meet our Service Manager below:

  • MARINA YOUNG  |  Service Manager

    Marina is our Service Manager for Haven Pregnancy Support. Prior to Haven, Marina trained in mental health and worked for Equip Mental Health Services as their Family/Whanau Coordinator; Managed (with her husband, Peter) two Christian Youth Camps over a period of 10 years; volunteered with Christian organisations ministering to the homeless, youth at risk and pregnancy support for young mums; as well as founded the Buttons Project (with her husband Peter) that helps women and men towards healing from abortion. Marina's passion is to allow people's stories to be heard, and to bring hope to those struggling, especially those who are facing an unexpected pregnancy.

Alongside our Service Manager we have an incredible team of well-trained volunteers who are passionate about empowering and supporting families that are facing an unintended pregnancy. They come with a variety of backgrounds which include general nursing, Plunket nursing, Birth Doula support, mental health and personal life experience.