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Mid-South Island STAR Centre
Sexual Harm Service
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Description
24/7 Crisis response service, support for specialist medical forensic examinations and counselling referral support for those affected by recent or historic sexual abuse.
Call 24-hours 7-days 0800 00 7750
Age: Children & Adults - Male and female
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 advocacy support to those who have experienced sexual harm, including support for their whānau.
Specialist Support Services include:
- 24/7 sensitive care and assistance in a crisis
- Advocacy and support
- Assistance with Police interviews
- Support with forensic medical examinations
- Sexual abuse assessment
- Support with follow-up medical examinations if required
Advocacy support services include:
- Face-to-face or remote crisis support 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 practical matters during the crisis period
- Accessing Work & Income support
- Help with temporary emergency accommodation and basic necessities
Translators can be available on request via external support agencies
All our services are FREE
How to Access:
The STAR Centre is operated by Mid-South Island Women's Refuge & Family Safety Services
In an emergency dial 111
Local CRISIS LINE and office 0800 00 77 50 or (03) 684 8280
Office: (03) 684 8280
Email office@scwr.co.nz
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
|---|
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 outside the Christmas period.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
- Immediate help
- Support and counselling
Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Victim support
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Disability Assistance
Assistance to move around
Additional Details
Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Region
South Canterbury, Waitaki
Contact Details
12 Elizabeth Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
0800 00 77 50
Email
Office: (03) 684 8280
24/7 Crisis Line 0800 00 77 50
12 Elizabeth Street
Seaview
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
12 Elizabeth Street
Seaview
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
P O Box 783,
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 12:34PM on December 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mid-South Island STAR Centre.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.
Advocacy, information and support for you and your family/whānau.