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Crest Specialist Centre - Sexual Assault and Treatment Service (SAATS)
Public Service, Sexual Abuse Medicine, Sexual Harm
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Description
Specialist medical services provided by forensically trained doctors and nurses to assist those who have been sexually abused or assaulted, recently or in the past.
Age: All ages and genders
Region: MidCentral DHB and Whanganui DHB
Description:
MidCentral DHB and Whanganui DHB provide Sexual Assault and Treatment Services through Crest Hospital Specialist Centre.
This service addresses the acute and non-acute medical (including injury), psychological and forensic requirements of sexual abuse victims.
How to Access:
In an emergency dial 111.
Referrals may come through ARCS Manawatu, Police, GPs or victims may self refer.
For acute and non-acute cases during daytime hours, call (06) 953 2498.
For acute cases after hours, call the Police, Safe To Talk, or the ARCS after hours phone line and they will refer you to us.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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We can take referrals at any time from Police and support agencies (ARCs and Safe and Free) and during business hours for all other referrals.
Services Provided
Region
MidCentral
Contact Details
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Phone
(06) 953 2498
Email
Website
info.health.nz/keeping-healthy/assault-and-abuse/sexual-harm
21 Carroll Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Street Address
21 Carroll Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Postal Address
PO Box 442,
Palmerston North 4440
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This page was last updated at 9:52AM on July 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Crest Specialist Centre - Sexual Assault and Treatment Service (SAATS).