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Shama - Sexual Harm Support
Sexual Harm Service
Today
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Shama works to connect ethnic people who have experienced sexual harm or sexual violence with services that can help and support them, including counselling, therapy and crisis support.
Ages: Ethnic people of all ages
Region: All of New Zealand
Description: Shama provides culturally-appropriate support and advocacy for ethnic people in New Zealand.
Crisis Connection Service:
If you are experiencing or have experienced sexual harm, we have an ethnic co-ordinator you can talk to. She will help you find the right support service and will work with you, and the service that you want to use so that they understand your cultural or religious needs.
Counselling and Therapy:
If you have experienced sexual harm, Shama can connect you with an ethnic counsellor or therapist to provide ongoing support through our ACC service. We have therapists right across the country who can work with you and people are available to provide online counselling, to ensure you have the right fit.
Training and Advice:
Shama can provide training and cross-cultural advice to those who are working with ethnic people who have experienced sexual harm.
How to access:
Crisis Connection Service
Phone: 022 386 0284
Email: crisis1@shama.org.nz
Counselling and therapy
Phone: (07) 843 3810
Email: info@shama.org.nz
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans, Arabic, Bemba, Bengali, Chewa (or Nyanja), Filipino, French, Hindi, Japanese, Kapampangan, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Nyanja (or Chewa), Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu
Services Provided
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Advocacy
Cultural support
Social work
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
Website
Phone: 022 386 0284
Email: crisis1@shama.org.nz
Phone: (07) 843 3810
Email: info@shama.org.nz
27 Beatty Street
Melville
Hamilton
Waikato 3206
Street Address
27 Beatty Street
Melville
Hamilton
Waikato 3206
Postal Address
PO Box 4218
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3247
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This page was last updated at 12:41PM on March 22, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Shama - Sexual Harm Support.