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