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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: Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, Wairoa and East Coast
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
How to Access:
Contact us 24/7 on (06) 867 9967
Email: info@whaiora.Māori.nz
Staff
Please see our website where staff bios are located
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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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 |
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Services Provided
Immediate help, Kaupapa Māori, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
Immediate help, Kaupapa Māori, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
- Immediate help
- Kaupapa Māori
- Support and counselling
- Groups and programmes
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
Public Transport
There is a public bus service that stops right outside our Counselling services on Ormond Road.
Parking
Our office is on a public road where there are lots of free parks. For those with disabilities you can come around the back (on Railway Lane) and park at the back of our office next to the ramp.
Region
Tairāwhiti
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(06) 867 9967
Email
Website
PLEASE NOTE: If you call our landline number you will go straight through to our SV Crisis Counsellor
Postal Address
Rape Crisis Gisborne Incorporated
PO Box 1398
Gisborne 4040
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This page was last updated at 11:14AM on March 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by WHAIORA SV Services Inc.