SPELD NZ

Detailed diagnostic assessment, specialised one-on-one tuition and support for children and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.

Phone 0800 773 536

Literacy Aotearoa - Aoraki

Get the help you need to take charge of your life by improving your reading, writing, maths and other skills.

The Selwyn Foundation

Selwyn Centres Weekly Get Togethers for Over 65s offering fun, advice and support

Phone 0800 473 599

Skylight Trust

Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone 0800 299 100 or (04) 939 6767

TOAH-NNEST

TOAH-NNEST is a national network of specialist organisations for sexual violence intervention and prevention.

Phone (04) 385 9176

Fale Pasifika o Aoraki

Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.

Open today 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

START

Counselling services for children, youth and adult victims/survivors of sexual violence and related trauma.

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone (03) 355 4414

West Christchurch Women's Refuge

We are an organisation that promotes and protects the rights of women, children, families/whanau to live free from any form of violence and abuse.

Phone (03) 379 0575

Victim Support

24/7 support services to people affected by crime, trauma and suicide.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone 24/7 Helpline: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Shama - Sexual Harm Support

Shama works to connect ethnic people who have experienced sexual harm or sexual violence with services that can help and support them.

Open today 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mid-South Island STAR Centre

24/7 Crisis response service, specialist medical forensic examinations and counselling support for those affected by recent or historic sexual abuse.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone 24/7 CRISIS LINE 0800 00 77 50

Cambridge Clinic

Aviva

Aviva is a Canterbury-based, specialist family and sexual violence agency that offers support, advice, and advocacy 24/7 to support people to overcome violence.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone 0800 28482 669

STOP

STOP provides community-based assessment and intervention services for adolescents and adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and for children with concerning sexual behaviours.

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services

We provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone Office (03) 684 8280

The Independent Psychological Service

Counselling and social work to support anyone affected by sexual abuse, including counselling services for those who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.

Court Services for Victims - Sexual Violence Victim Advisor

Sexual Violence Victim Advisors provide a free and confidential service to help you take part in the court process.

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone 0800 650 654 and ask to speak to a Sexual Violence Victim Advisor, in your area.

Habitat for Humanity

Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter

Phone (09) 579 4111

Stand Children's Services Tu Maia Whanau

Stand Children's Services Tu Maia Whanau

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Harakeke Centre

Recovery and support counselling services for those who have been raped or sexually abused.

Phone (03) 356 0000

Shine

Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence help and support services.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone call free on 0508 744 633

Manawanui

With Manawanui you choose how you use your disability funding.

Open today 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Phone 0508 462 427

MEDSAC (Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa)

A training and accreditation organisation for healthcare professionals engaged in sexual assault medicine.

Phone (09) 376 1422

Canterbury DHB - Child and Family Safety Service (Tiaki Whanau)

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future

Phone 0508 326 459 (24 hours a day 7 days a week)

NZ Police Child Protection Team - Canterbury

Emergency response and acute assistance service for child victims of sexual and physical abuse.

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Te Puna Oranga

Immediate 24/7 crisis response and Kaupapa Maori support for individuals and whanau of rape and sexual violence.

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone 0800 222 042

Caring Families Aotearoa

Caring Families Aotearoa supports families who open their homes and hearts to tamariki (children) and rangitahi (young people) in need of care and protection.

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone 0800 693 323

Shakti New Zealand

Shakti provides immediate support to women, children and youth of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin who have experienced sexual abuse, family/domestic violence and discrimination.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone 24/7 Crisis Line 0800 SHAKTI (0800 742 584)

OutLine Aotearoa (formerly OUTline NZ)

Confidential LGBTIQA+/Rainbow peer support phoneline and chat service, face-to-face or videoconference counselling by qualified specialist counsellors, and a trans and non-binary peer support service

Open today 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Male Survivors Canterbury

Male Survivors Canterbury, a service of Canterbury Men's Centre, provides FREE support services for men recovering from sexual harm.

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Phone (03) 377 6747

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ

GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand

Open today 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Phone 0800 472 637 or (09) 418 3753

Skylight - National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocacy Services

Louise Nicholas and her National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate team provide advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and help navigate court and social services.

Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.

Parents Centre is a national organisation that works with parents to support and equip them with the knowledge and skills to be the best parents

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone (04) 233 2022

Safe to talk Sexual Harm Helpline

Safe to talk is a 24/7 free, confidential, non-judgemental helpline for anyone affected by sexual harm.

Open today 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Phone 0800 044 334

NZ Police Adult Sexual Assault Team - Canterbury

Emergency response and acute assistance service for adult victims of rape, sexual assault and physical abuse.

Open today 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Phone (03) 363 7400 Mon-Fri 7am-9pm

Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education

A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.

Phone (04) 213 9710