Counselling services for children, youth, adults and their families, who have experienced Sexual Violence.
Age: Children, Youth, Adults, Family & Whānau (all ages and genders)
Region: Christchurch, Canterbury
Counselling
START provides recovery support, counselling and information in a safe space for people who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. For those aged under 18 years there are some referral criteria. 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 violence. 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 support consultations, including family & whānau support are also free. If ineligible for ACC counselling cover, contributions towards fees are negotiable.
How to Access:
For counselling and support following sexual violence call (03) 355 4414 or fill out a referral form from our 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, support and education regarding sexual violence. Anyone in the community can request a consultation.
We also provide Court Support for those under 18 years of age (and their families) involved in Sexual Violence cases.
START provides low cost workshops, seminars and courses relating to Child, Youth and/or Adult Sexual Violence with each session 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 [email protected]