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

Call 24-hours 7-days 0800 00 7750 

Age: Children & Adults - Male and female

Region: Timaru, Waimate, Mackenzie and Waitaki Districts

Description:

STAR (Sexual, Trauma, Abuse, Recovery) offers immediate crisis help 7-days a week for confidential advice, information and advocacy support to those who have experienced sexual harm, including support for their whānau.  

Specialist Support Services include:

• 24/7 sensitive care and assistance in a crisis
• Advocacy and support
• Assistance with Police interviews
• Support with forensic medical examinations 
• Sexual abuse assessment 
• Support with follow-up medical examinations if required

Advocacy support services include:

• Face-to-face or remote crisis support during or immediately following a crisis
• Face-to-face support sessions to provide information and coping mechanisms
• Referral to other support providers that will best meet the survivor's needs, including ACC Sensitive Claims

Crisis Social Support services include:

• Support and assistance with practical matters during the crisis period
• Accessing Work & Income support
• Help with temporary emergency accommodation and basic necessities

Translators can be available on request via external support agencies

All our services are FREE

How to Access:

The STAR Centre is operated by Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services

In an emergency dial 111

Local CRISIS LINE and office 0800 00 77 50 or (03) 684 8280 

Office: (03) 684 8280

Email office@scwr.co.nz