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WHAIORA SV Services Inc

Sexual Harm Service

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Immediate 24-hour crisis support for survivors of rape or sexual abuse.  Counselling services for recovery and support following sexual harm.

Call our 24-hour Helpline (06) 867 9967 

Ages: All ages and genders

Region: Tairāwhiti

Description:

We offer confidential, immediate support and counselling services for people who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or violation, recent or historic.

This service is immediate, FREE and available 24-hours.  Counselling sessions are not limited and there is no assessment process.

Other services:

  • Community Sexual Violence awareness programmes
  • Community support groups for those affected by Sexual Violence
  • Court support for SV survivors/victims and their whānau

How to Access:

Contact us 24/7 on (06) 867 9967 

Email:  admin@whaiora.Māori.nz

Staff

Please see our website where staff bios are located https://www.whaiora.Māori.nz/our-team/

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Contact us

You can email us: admin@whaiora.Māori.nz or ring us on 06 8679967

Make an appointment

admin@whaiora.Māori.nz
06 8679967

Walk in

We are located at 141 Bright Street, GIS 4010

Referral

We can email you our referral form or you can come in and talk with our onsite Counsellors 
admin@whaiora.Māori.nz

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

This is a FREE service for survivors and their family members.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our Crisis Line operates 24 hours, 7 days a week, including public holidays. Call our landline and your call will be diverted to our on call Counsellor/Support person

Office Hours:

Mon - Fri  9:00AM - 5:00PM 

Sexual Violence crisis phone line is 24/7

Services Provided

Rape and sexual abuse victims/survivors

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

  • Immediate help
  • Kaupapa Māori
  • Counselling and support
  • Groups and programmes

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development

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.

Rape and sexual abuse victims/survivors - Kaupapa Māori services
Advocacy

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

SV Court support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, 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, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Parking

There is a council parking lot next to our building.

Region

Tairāwhiti

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Tel:  (06) 867 9967 or 0800 044 344

PLEASE NOTE:  If you call our landline number you will go straight through to our SV Crisis Counsellor

141 Bright Street
Victoria
Gisborne
Gisborne 4020

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Street Address

141 Bright Street
Victoria
Gisborne
Gisborne 4020

Postal Address

Rape Crisis Gisborne Incorporated
PO Box 1398
Gisborne 4040

This page was last updated at 2:28PM on August 27, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by WHAIORA SV Services Inc.