Whanganui Safe and Free

52 Nelson Street, Whanganui

Contact Details

Phone (06) 343 3416
Email administration@whanganuisafe.org.nz

Street Address

52 Nelson Street
Whanganui

Postal Address

PO Box 4223
Whanganui 4541

Description

Counselling and support centre for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, family, friends and whānau.

Whanganui Safe and Free - "Healing and Preventing Sexual Abuse in our Community"

Ages: All ages. Support is available to caregivers of children under 5 years

Region: Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei

Description:

We offer confidential counselling services for people who are recovering from the effects of rape or sexual abuse and kaiawhina support and advocacy for their families/whānau. 

We also provide preventative education to help our children keep themselves safe.

All services are FREE

How to Access:

We take self referrals or referrals from Police, and other health practitioners.

Call (06) 343 3416 

Email administration@whanganuisafe.org.nz

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Rape and sexual abuse victims/survivors
Advocacy

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

Region

Whanganui

Website

www.whanganuisafe.com

https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/sexual-harm/whanganui-safe-and-free/