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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, fees are negotiable.
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 are negotiable.
FREE Consultations by phone, online or face-to-face.
Education prices by negotiation.
Hours
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
- Support and counselling
- Groups and programmes
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Provision of specialist training, education and support for those who work in the sexual harm sector.
Provision of specialist training, education and support for those who work in the sexual harm sector.
Provision of specialist training, education and support for those who work in the sexual harm sector.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
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 close by on the street.
Google at times wrongly directs people to entry off Innes Road. Entry is off Hills Road. Continue on past Mairehau High School and Hills Road then changes its name 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
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(03) 355 4414
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Mobile
027 952 5986
Email
Website
18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch
Canterbury 8052
Street Address
18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch
Canterbury 8052
Postal Address
18 Queenswood Gardens
Mairehau
Christchurch 8052
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This page was last updated at 12:35PM on July 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by START.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.