24-hour crisis response and counselling for individuals and their family/whānau affected by sexual abuse.

After hours our team can be contacted via the Police or medical team.

Ages: All ages and genders.

Region: Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough region

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. 
• 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.
• 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.