Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
24-hour emergency response and acute assistance service for adult victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Age: 17 years and over
Region: Christchurch, North Canterbury, Selwyn and Ashburton
Description: FREE immediate 24/7 rape and sexual assault support for all genders - your immediate safety is most important.
24/7 call: (03) 377 5402
If you require:
- Information regarding the sexual assault follow-up process
- Support to attend medical examinations
- Assistance to give Police statements
- Referrals to counselling for support and recovery (both ACC and non ACC)
- Support and information for parents/whanau of people who have been sexually abused
- Ongoing additional support
- Community education and resources
Call us 24/7 on (03) 377 5402. Support-line staff will provide you with information and options on the right support for you.
Referral: If you are an external agency wanting to refer a client you can access our referral forms here.
SASSC is offered in partnership by:
AVIVA Families (Sexual and Family Violence Services). For information on this service click here.
START (Sexual abuse recovery support). For information on this service click here.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Walk in, Make an appointment
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
|---|
24 hour, 7 day a week response. Public holidays and out-of-office (evenings and weekends) support initally by phone
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays..
Languages Spoken
English
Charges
No fees apply.
Service Types
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Abuse and violence
- Family violence intervention
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Canterbury
Contact Details
Phone
(03) 377 5402 (24/7 support)
Email
Website
www.avivafamilies.org.nz/Services/Sexual-Assault-Support-Service-Canterbury/
The Loft
Level 1
Eastgate Shopping Centre
20 Buckleys Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
Street Address
The Loft
Level 1
Eastgate Shopping Centre
20 Buckleys Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
Postal Address
PO Box 24161
Christchurch 8141
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This page was last updated at 12:45PM on September 10, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Sexual Assault Support Services Canterbury (SASSC).