Support Services
Some areas have specialist sexual abuse medical services, contact your local sexual abuse support agency for information about these services in your area.
Medical Advice
Te Puaruruhau provides a free 24 hour service for the 0-19 age group. They have a committed team offering medical, nursing, social work and referral services to young people. They will assess for and treat any physical problems that may be a result of harmful sexual behaviour. Collecting evidence to support a report is available if required.
- (09) 307 2860
A service for adults affected by acute or historical sexual abuse. Pohutukawa offers medical, nursing and referral services for adults who have been sexually assaulted.
- (09) 630 9772
Sexual Health clinics are a free and confidential service providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and care of people with a history of sexual abuse. They are available in most towns and regions across New Zealand.
- 0800 739 432
- www.ashs.org.nz/nz_clinics
DSAC is a national organisation of doctors, formed in 1988 to advance knowledge and improve standards of medical care for those affected by sexual abuse. Membership includes doctors with skills and experience in paediatrics, venereology, gynaecology, psychiatry, pathology, general practice and forensic medicine.
- (09) 376 1422
- dsac@ihug.co.nz
- www.dsac.org.nz