For Tamariki & Rangatahi
I have had an unwanted sexual experience more than 7 days ago
We are so sorry that something has happened to you that was not okay.
If you haven’t already, tell a safe adult – you don’t have to deal with this on your own. Check out our Helpful Websites section for additional support options.
You might want to talk with the police; they will be able to talk you through your options and offer additional support.
In Immediate Danger?
Call 111
if you’re in an emergency
Before your appointment
You have been referred to Te Puaruruhau because either yourself, your whānau, or someone else is worried someone may have hurt or harmed you. One of our clinical team will phone you or your caregiver/parent to arrange a day and time that fits in around you and your day. If you have any questions before your appointment, need help with getting here (ie. taxis that we can provide), or need to cancel or change the appointment day or time, please call 021 492 365. You can absolutely bring a support person with you. We can also arrange a crisis support person to be with you. We will spend at least a few minutes with you on your own as there are some personal and private questions you may be asked.
At your appointment
After your appointment
Mātau ā-wheako
“It took forever to tell, I don’t think I wanted it to be true, I didn’t want anyone to know or feel sorry for me, and I didn’t want to answer a hundred questions. I didn’t realise how much it was on my mind until then, it was like a big weight was lifted. It didn’t make it unhappen but the support I got made me stronger again. No one should go through this by themselves. I even talk with a counsellor now, I am doing good. You don’t have to go to court or do anything you don’t want, everyone is on your side.”
For Rangatahi / For Young People
Helpful Websites
Safe to Talk
24/7 sexual harm helpline offering free confidential contact with trained specialists. Safe to Talk can also connect you to support services in your community.
Youthline
24/7 helpline service is available for any young person in New Zealand, or anyone who is supporting a young person. We are happy to chat with parents, grandparents, friends, whānau, teachers, coaches and more.
HELP Auckland
HELP works to support survivors of sexual abuse – and crucially, to prevent sexual abuse from happening. Our specialist team is trained in crisis support, counselling, psychotherapy and advocacy – and we’re here for you when you are ready.