Male Room Inc.

28 St Vincent Street, Nelson

Contact Details

Phone (03) 548 0403
Mobile 027 308 1215
Email pchapman@ts.co.nz

Visit us on Facebook

Secondary email louis.chapman@maleroom.co.nz

Street Address

28 Saint Vincent Street
Nelson 7010

Description

Male Room provides support services for survivors of sexual abuse and family violence victims and offenders. Counselling and support for separation, grief and childhood trauma and addictions. We also have a day centre for the homeless to have breakfast, use of a kitchen and shower, washing clothes and onsite manager to help with referring to the Housing First program.

Ages: Males 17+

Region: Nelson

Description: The Male Room is an affiliate member of Male Survivors Aotearoa and works with survivors of recent or historic sexual abuse and violence.

Individual Support - Our support team provides one-on-one support to talk through issues and emotions experienced following abuse and encourage survivors to access support in a safe and confidential manner. We can make referrals to other agencies, ACC counsellors and provide support with police disclosures, as required.

Peer and Group Support - An opportunity to meet other men who have experienced similar sexual abuse trauma. Validation from other men is very empowering for recovering survivors and healing works well with others.   

Counselling - confidential help and support for men who have sexual addictions. 

Other Services:

  • Day Centre for the Homeless - to have breakfast, use of a kitchen and shower, washing clothes and onsite manager to help with referring to the Housing First program.
  • We also support families in areas of divorce or separation, police safety orders, domestic violence and advocacy.
  • Pornography and sexual addiction. We provide confidential and one on one support.

All our services are free except for counselling and referrals for legal support.

We do not work with perpetrators of sexual offenses 

How to Access:

Call our Helpline (03) 548 0403 or contact us.  All messages will be responded to.

Or walk in to our street address.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are free, except for counselling and our link with Holisitc Families separation support

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Nelson Anniversary (3 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
Abuse and violence support
Stopping violence services
Advocacy
Accommodation and housing support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, 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, Speak with men / tane, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Nelson Marlborough


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