Sexual assault support services
There are sexual assault support services all across New Zealand. You don’t need a referral to make an appointment at a clinic, and they provide their services free of charge. You’ll find a list of clinics across the country in our directory.
Find a sexual assault medical service near you
Midlands Sexual Assault Support Services (MSASS)
Midlands Sexual Assault Support Services (MSASS), based in Hamilton, is one of the many sexual assault support clinics found across Aotearoa. Watch our video to learn more about the work they do.
Safe to talk
The Safe to talk national helpline is available 24/7. It provides confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone in Aotearoa who has experienced sexual harm. Safe to talk’s trained specialists can provide information, answer questions, and put you in touch with support services in your community.
You can contact Safe to talk:
by phone at 0800 044 334
by text on 4334
by email at support@safetotalk.nz
online via webchat at https://www.safetotalk.nz.
Shine
Shine is a specialist domestic violence agency, whose mission is to stop family violence in New Zealand. Shine works closely with a number of government agencies, community organisations and businesses to provide a range of services to adults and children experiencing abuse.
Contact Shine:
on their helpline at 0508 744 633, 9am to 11pm
online via webchat at https://2shine.org.nz/.
Shine also provides a number of downloadable resources on its website, which includes information on family harm and domestic abuse.
Are you OK?
The Are You OK? website provides information for people seeking support for family violence in New Zealand. Their goal is to help people across the country understand unsafe behaviours in their relationships and access support safely.
You can get support from Are You OK? by:
calling their 24/7 helpline at 0800 456 450
connecting online via webchat at https://www.areyouok.org.nz/.
Women’s Refuge
Women’s Refuge provides support and information to women dealing with family violence and abuse. They can help you make choices about your safety, advocate on your behalf, and refer you to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services across Aotearoa.
You can contact Women’s Refuge via their Crisis Line 24/7 at 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843, or visit their website for more information.
Waikato Women's Refuge – Te Whakaruruhau
Watch our video to find out how the Waikato Women's Refuge, Te Whakaruruhau, supports and advocates for women affected by family violence and abuse.
Shama Ethnic Women’s Trust
Shama is an ethnic women’s trust based in Hamilton, although they work with women all over Aotearoa. Their goal is to provide support and advocacy to help empower all ethnic women, their children and their families. They provide specialist support for women experiencing violence, and understand that the challenges ethnic women face are complex and unique.