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Sexual Harm Service

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Counselling services for children, youth and adult victims/survivors of sexual violence and related trauma.

Age: Children, Youth, Adults, Family/Whānau (all ages and genders)

Region: Christchurch

Counselling

START provides recovery support, counselling and information in a safe-space for anyone who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. We help to address the psychological and emotional harm impacts on the victim/survivor.  We offer information and support for the victim's family/whānau and the wider community regarding sexual abuse. We also advocate on issues relevant to sexual violence to government and others in decision making roles.

We are an ACC Sensitive Claims provider and if people are eligible for this, all face-to-face counselling is FREE. Phone, online and face-to-face consultations, including family/whānau support are also FREE. If ineligible for ACC counselling cover, costs can be negotiated.

How to Access:

For counselling and support following sexual violence call (03) 355 4414 or fill out a referral form from the website and START will consider how best to respond.  

For an Adult referral form click here.  No formal police reports are required.

For a Child and/or Adolescent referral see specific criteria here

Consultations and Education

We provide consultations and education regarding sexual violence. START provides low cost workshops, seminars and courses relating to Child, Youth and/or Adult Sexual Violence which are  tailored to community groups, social service agencies, other professionals and school communities.

How to Access:

Visit our website here to send an enquiry or for more information.

Call (03) 355 4414

Email admin@starthealing.org

Staff

START employs trained, qualified and experienced clinicians to undertake its clinical work.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Phone 03 3554414

www.starthealing.org

admin@starthealing.org

Referral

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

FREE Counselling where ACC eligible, otherwise fees by negotiation.

FREE Consultations by phone, online or face-to-face.

Education prices by negotiation.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?

Support and counselling, Groups and programmes

  • Support and counselling
  • Groups and programmes
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Counselling
Family / whānau support
Social work

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Travel Directions

There is usually parking available on-site or on the street.
Google at times wrongly directs entry off Innes Road. Entry is off Hills Road. Continue on past Mairehau High School and Hills Road then changes into Queenswood Gardens.

Public Transport

Nearest bus stop is by Mairehau High School, approx 12-15 minute walk. Orbiter Route.

Parking

on-site

Region

Canterbury

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch
Canterbury 8052

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Street Address

18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch
Canterbury 8052

Postal Address

18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch 8052

This page was last updated at 12:30PM on March 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by START.