Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
24/7 Crisis response service, specialist medical forensic examinations and counselling support for those affected by recent or historic sexual abuse.
Call 24-hours 7-days 0800 00 7750
Age: Adults - Men and Women
Region: Timaru, Waimate, Mackenzie and Waitaki Districts
Description:
STAR (Sexual, Trauma, Abuse, Recovery) offers immediate crisis help 7-days a week for confidential advice, information and counselling support to those who have experienced sexual harm, including support for their whanau.
Specialist Support Services include:
- 24/7 sensitive care and assistance in a crisis
- Advocacy and support
- Assistance with Police interviews
- Forensic medical examinations
- Sexual abuse assessment and treatment
- Follow-up medical examinations if required
Counselling services include:
- Face-to-face or remote crisis counselling during or immediately following a crisis
- Face-to-face support sessions to provide information and coping mechanisms
- Referral to other support providers that will best meet the survivor's needs, including ACC Sensitive Claims
Crisis Social Support services include:
- Support and assistance with prcactical matters during the crisis period
- Accessing Work & Income support
- Help with alternative accommodation and basic necessities
- Child care during the crisis period
Translators can be available on request.
All our services are FREE
How to Access:
In an emergency dial 111
Local CRISIS LINE and office 0800 00 77 50 or (03) 684 8280
Office: (03) 684 8280
Email midsistarcentre@gmail.com
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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Crisis line operates 24/7 including Public Holidays
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Office is closed Public Holidays
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays..
Languages Spoken
English
Service Types
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
Abuse and violence
- Education programmes
- Information & support
- Victim support
Social work
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
South Canterbury, Waitaki
Contact Details
12 Sarah Street, Timaru
Canterbury
Phone
24/7 CRISIS LINE 0800 00 77 50
Email
Office: (03) 684 8280
12 Sarah Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
12 Sarah Street
Timaru Central
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
P O Box 783,
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 2:08PM on July 6, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Mid-South Island STAR Centre.