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 - 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
18+ years old
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.
Service Types
Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Supporting financial independence
Budgeting services and No and Low Interest Loans are available at The Loft, where SASSC is based, by referral.
Charges
No fees apply.
Languages Spoken
English
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Region
Canterbury
Contact Details
Phone
(03) 377 5402 (24/7 support)
Email
Website
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 8642
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This page was last updated at 9:52AM on November 26, 2018. This information is reviewed and edited by Sexual Assault Support Services Canterbury (SASSC).