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Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH)
Sexual Harm Service
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
24-hour crisis response and counselling for individuals and their family/whānau affected by sexual abuse. Our services cover Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast.
After hours our team can be contacted via the Police or medical team.
Ages: All ages and genders.
Region: Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough/West Coast
Description:
Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH) is available to support you and your family / whānau, partner, friends or anyone else that has been affected as a result of sexual abuse whether historic or recent. We provide:
- 24-hour Crisis Support - immediate help and support following sexual harm, call-out service to support people through medical processes and police interview.
- Support when making statements with the Police
- Private and confidential one-to-one support and understanding to help you start the healing process for recent and historic sexual abuse.
- Referrals to free professional and confidential counselling. We discuss your specific needs, so we can ensure we engage you with the right counsellor to meet your needs.
- Assistance to access other social and community services.
- SASH provides a range of support and services to assist people who have experienced sexual abuse as they enter the court process, and have a dedicated Court Support specialist.
- Education and training programmes in sexual violence prevention in the community.
We are ACC Sensitive Claims providers and all services are FREE.
How to Access:
Call (03) 548 2407
Email sash@sash.co.nz
You can use our online referral form here.
Staff
General Manager
Clinical Lead
Social Workers
Office Manager
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Email - sash@sash.co.nz
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services are all FREE
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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24/7 Crisis Helpline is accessed through the Police
Office Hours:
| Monday - Friday | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
Office is closed public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (4 Nov), Nelson Anniversary (3 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Services Provided
Immediate help, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
Immediate help, Support and counselling, Groups and programmes
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
- Groups and programmes
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, 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, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Travel Directions
The Nelson office is located at the Nile Street end of Collingwood Street. Parking is available.
Parking
Plenty of parking on site at the Nelson office
Region
Nelson Marlborough, West Coast
Website
Contact Details
25 Greenwood Street, Motueka
Nelson Marlborough
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(03) 548 2407
Email
Website
SASH has a 24 hour Crisis support team which can be contacted out of office hours via the Nelson Police or SAATS team (medical sexual assault team).
Phoenix House, 25 Greenwood Street
Motueka
Tasman 7143
Street Address
Phoenix House, 25 Greenwood Street
Motueka
Tasman 7143
144 Collingwood Street, Nelson
Nelson Marlborough
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(03) 548 2407
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:31PM on February 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH).