SASH – Sexual Abuse Support and Healing in Nelson/Tasman
SASH provides professional services for people and their whanau affected by sexual abuse in the Nelson/Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast regions. The work we undertake improves the lives of everyone it touches in the community – sexual abuse can touch anyone regardless of age, capacity, race, socioeconomics or social demographics
At SASH we believe people have the right to live in a society free from sexual abuse and violence. We aim to assist people by empowering them towards healing and promote autonomy, self-determination, personal growth, pride, confidence and self-esteem.
Lean moreTo access any of our services and talk in confidence to someone who will understand,
phone 03 548 2407 or
email sash@sash.co.nz
We also provide
- 24-hour crisis response for immediate assistance after sexual assault
- Support to people when making statements at the police station
- Private and confidential one-to-one support
- Assistance to access other social services
- Court support and advocacy
- Information on police and court procedures
- Free professional and confidential counselling
- Support and understanding to help you start the healing process
- Support when dealing with historical abuse
