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WellStop
Sexual Harm Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
WellStop is a community-based organisation that aims to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour. Our ambition is of communities free from harmful sexual behaviour. We work proactively with partners in the community to achieve this ambition.
WellStop operates in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.
Adult and Family Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour or who have thoughts of doing so.
We work with a range of people including those with learning/intellectual disability. We also provide support and education to families.
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki
How to Access:
We welcome queries from anyone who has concerns about their own harmful sexual behaviour or about someone else's behaviour for example, a family member or friend
Referrals: Self-referral, Department of Corrections, Oranga Tamariki, Police, other professionals, or family. Click here to make a referral.
Charges:
Wellstop has funding contracts with Department of Corrections, Minstry of Health, MSD. Fee for service could be negotiated and funding options can discussed.
Youth Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
This service supports young people to change their behaviour so they are able to live a healthy life in the community. We work with the families of young people to support this change.
Age: 13 - 17 years (male and female) and their families
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taranaki
How to Access:
Anyone can contact WellStop to discuss concerns or make referrals for young people.
Oranga Tamariki is usually involved in the management of young people referred for assessment and treatment of sexually harmful behaviour if the behaviour involves significant harm to others. If Oranga Tamariki are not involved, we will discuss the various options with you.
Charges:
WellStop has funding contracts with Oranga Tamariki and other agencies for young people meeting certain criteria. All other referrals need to be funded, either by families or referring agencies.
Children's Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to children who have harmful sexualised behaviours and their families.
This service aims to work closely with the child's family, building on strengths within the child and their family. Services include Child Therapy, Family Therapy and Child and Family Education.
Age: 5-12 years and their families
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Kapiti, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taranaki
How to Access:
Anyone can contact WellStop to discuss concerns or make referrals for children.
Charges:
WellStop has funding contracts with Oranga Tamariki for children meeting certain criteria. We can receive referrals from family, whānau and community. All other referrals need to be funded, either by families or referring agencies.
Sexual Harm Crisis Support Services
Crisis support services are delivered in a community setting to people who have been affected by sexual harm.
Services are for children and adults, with capability to also support their families and whānau in the context of supporting the primary adult victim/survivor.
Region: Wairoa, Taranaki, Taumaranui/South Ruapehu
How to Access:
If you have been affected by sexual harm, please contact us directly via the Helpline 0800 935 57867
Referrals: Self-referral, Police, other professionals, or family. Click here to make a referral.
Charges:
No fees apply for Sexual Harm Crisis Support Services. WellStop has funding contracts with Ministry of Social Development.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Some services are delivered outside of Office Hours.
Office is closed on public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (21 Oct), Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Harmful sexual behaviour
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Immediate help
- Kaupapa Māori
- Support and counselling
Region
Hawkes Bay, Hutt, MidCentral, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Wellington, Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
21-23 Andrews Ave, Lower Hutt
Hutt
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(04) 566 4745
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Fax
(04) 569 5556
Website
361 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
Taranaki
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 758 4178
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Fax
(06) 757 4506
Email
Website
133 Queen Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 356 9666
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Fax
(06) 356 9699
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Mobile
027 5722062
Email
Website
40 Niven Street, Napier
Hawkes Bay
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 8422430
Email
Website
258 Childers Road, Gisborne
Tairāwhiti
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 986 2147
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Mobile
027 5722062
Email
Website
2/208 Marine Parade, Wairoa
Hawkes Bay
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 WELLSTOP
Email
Website
19/23 Regent Street, Hāwera
Taranaki
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 WELLSTOP
Email
Website
9 Marae Street, Taumarunui
Waikato
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 WELLSTOP
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:10PM on February 9, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by WellStop.