Counselling and support centre for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, family, friends and whānau.
Whanganui Safe and Free - "Healing and Preventing Sexual Abuse in our Community"
Ages: All ages. Support is available to caregivers of children under 5 years
Region: Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei
Description:
We offer confidential counselling services for people who are recovering from the effects of rape or sexual abuse and kaiawhina support and advocacy for their families/whānau.
We have one ACC Sensitive Claims counsellor in our Agency, and we also provide kaiawhina support for people who are waiting to be seen by local ACC Counsellors (outside of our Agency).
We also provide preventative education to help our children keep themselves safe.
All services are FREE
How to Access:
Please note under Alert Level Red we are still available, still supporting our clients. However, we are working differently, and contact will be by phone and zoom/video call.
We take self referrals or referrals from Police, and other health practitioners.
Call (06) 343 3416
Email administration@whanganuisafe.org.nz