Abuse and Rape Crisis Support (ARCS) Manawatu

13 Ward Street, Dannevirke

Contact Details

Phone (06) 356 5868
Fax (06) 356 5867
Email admin@arcsmanawatu.org.nz

Street Address

13 Ward Street
Dannevirke 4930

Postal Address

PO Box 673
Palmerston North

Description

Support and recovery social work, counselling and education for adults, adolescents and children in areas of sexual violence.

Age: 5 years and over.  We will provide support for caregivers of children under 5 who have experienced sexual harm.

Region: Manawatū, Horowhenua, Tararua

Description:

Abuse and Rape Crisis Support Manawatū provides:

  • Individual Support - for survivors of sexual violence, recent or historic, and their families including information on legal and medical procedures and court support services. 
  • Counselling - for children, adolescents and adults who have experienced sexual violence and their families.
  • Voyage Programme - programme for children (5-11 years) who have experienced the effects of abuse (sexual, physical, emotional or psychological)
  • Community Education - for community organisations, workplaces and health related areas

All our services are FREE

How to Access:

It is encouraged that you call to make an appointment.

Referrals are not required but are welcome.

Visit our website here

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All our services are free.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Appointments are highly recommended. 

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Rape and sexual abuse victims/survivors
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Rape and sexual abuse counselling (ACC sensitive claims)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, NZ sign language interpreter, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

Parking

Disability parking space available otherwise no onsite parking. Street parking (metered) is available.

Region

MidCentral


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