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Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation
Sexual Harm Service
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
24/7 crisis support and counselling services for anyone that has experienced rape or sexual abuse, historic or recent.
24-hour Support and Crisis Service - Call (04) 801 6655 (dial 0 at the menu)
Age: All ages and genders, whānau, support people. We support parents/caregiviers of children under 5 years.
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti
Description:
HELP works with individuals, families/whānau and other support people who have been affected by sexual harm.
We provide:
- 24/7 crisis assistance and intervention
- One-on-One telephone support
- Support, assistance and information with medical follow-ups and police reports
- Court support - assistance with court preparation, liaise with police and the courts, and support you while you wait to see a counsellor.
- Counselling - confidential support addressing the emotional and psychological harm impacted by sexual or physical abuse in a safe-space.
- Kaupapa Māori Counselling
- Education and Advice - prevention, education and professional development programmes aimed at reducing the impact of sexual violence in our communities.
We are an ACC Sensitive Claims Provider and all services are FREE "IF you qualify for ACC".
How to Access:
Crisis support Call (04) 801 6655 and dial 0, 24-hours
Contact us here for support
Wellington Office: (04) 801 6655
Porirua Office: (04) 801 6655
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
email support@wellingtonhelp.org.nz
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
We are an ACC Sensitive Claims Provider and all services are FREE "IF you qualify for ACC".
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
|---|
Call 04 801 6655 (then dial 0) 24-hour Support Helpline is available 7 days a week, including public holidays
Office Hours:
| Mon - Fri | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Office is closed public holidays
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
Immediate help, Kaupapa Māori, Support and counselling
Immediate help, Kaupapa Māori, Support and counselling
- Immediate help
- Kaupapa Māori
- Support and counselling
We have a team of qualified and compassionate counsellors including ACC registered providers. Through therapeutic methods such as talking, art therapy or animal therapy our team helps you explore difficult thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing and help you move from surviving to thriving.
We have a team of qualified and compassionate counsellors including ACC registered providers. Through therapeutic methods such as talking, art therapy or animal therapy our team helps you explore difficult thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing and help you move from surviving to thriving.
We have a team of qualified and compassionate counsellors including ACC registered providers. Through therapeutic methods such as talking, art therapy or animal therapy our team helps you explore difficult thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing and help you move from surviving to thriving.
Call out Service: Our team are available to attend, support and advocate for you while providing a statement to the police and attending medical examinations. You do not need to report your experience to the police to access our support. If you do choose to report your experience to the police, they will often offer to call HELP for you and ask us to attend interviews so that we can support you through this difficult process. Court Support: If you choose to report your experience and go to court, we have a Court Support Advocate who can be with you every step of the way. Their priority is your wellbeing and ensuring you feel safe and supported as they help you navigate court processes and systems.
Call out Service: Our team are available to attend, support and advocate for you while providing a statement to the police and attending medical examinations. You do not need to report your experience to the police to access our support. If you do choose to report your experience to the police, they will often offer to call HELP for you and ask us to attend interviews so that we can support you through this difficult process. Court Support: If you choose to report your experience and go to court, we have a Court Support Advocate who can be with you every step of the way. Their priority is your wellbeing and ensuring you feel safe and supported as they help you navigate court processes and systems.
Call out Service: Our team are available to attend, support and advocate for you while providing a statement to the police and attending medical examinations.
You do not need to report your experience to the police to access our support. If you do choose to report your experience to the police, they will often offer to call HELP for you and ask us to attend interviews so that we can support you through this difficult process.
Court Support: If you choose to report your experience and go to court, we have a Court Support Advocate who can be with you every step of the way. Their priority is your wellbeing and ensuring you feel safe and supported as they help you navigate court processes and systems.
We provide vital education about how to respond to disclosures of sexual violence to the police, doctors, clinicians and organisations across Wellington. If someone reaches out for help, we want to ensure they get the support they need. For further information about our services and education programmes, please contact info@wellingtonhelp.org.nz
We provide vital education about how to respond to disclosures of sexual violence to the police, doctors, clinicians and organisations across Wellington. If someone reaches out for help, we want to ensure they get the support they need. For further information about our services and education programmes, please contact info@wellingtonhelp.org.nz
Service types: Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development.
We provide vital education about how to respond to disclosures of sexual violence to the police, doctors, clinicians and organisations across Wellington. If someone reaches out for help, we want to ensure they get the support they need.
For further information about our services and education programmes, please contact
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Child / Tamariki friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Speak with men / tane
Region
Wellington
Website
Contact Details
Wellington
Wellington
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(04) 801 6655 or 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357)
Email
Website
Porirua
Wellington
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(04) 801 6655 or 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357)
Email
Website
Kapiti
Wellington
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(04) 801 6655 or 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357)
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 12:45PM on July 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation.
Our social workers can provide you and your whānau with emotional and practical support. They will provide you with methods to help manage the impact of trauma and ensure your ongoing therapeutic needs are met. They can also help you access longer-term support that works for you.
Our social workers can provide you and your whānau with emotional and practical support. They will provide you with methods to help manage the impact of trauma and ensure your ongoing therapeutic needs are met. They can also help you access longer-term support that works for you.