Accessing support
If you have caused sexual harm or have repeated thoughts of it.
If you have harmful thoughts or have harmed someone, it is really important to get help. This is the first step in breaking the cycle of sexual harm.
If you are aware of someone that has caused harm or has the potential to harm, you are able to assist by encouraging the person who has or could cause harm to seek professional help.
Acknowledging and taking responsibility for harm is an honourable step forward in your journey.
Asking for help takes courage and it can be a step toward healing and taking responsibility.
Why ask for help?
Who Can I Talk to?
It’s important to speak with professionals who are trained and experienced in this area. You need support that is honest, confidential, and effective.
Safe to Talk – 24/7 Free and Confidential
This is a national helpline where you can speak with someone anonymously, any time. They won’t condemn you. They will help you take the next steps.
Contact Safe to Talk:
📞 Call: 0800 044 334
📱 Text: 4334
📧 Email: support@safetotalk.nz
🌐 safetotalk.nz
You can talk with them about anything that’s on your mind.
All the national helplines will help you link to other support that is available in your region
Specialist Services for Those Who Have Caused Harm
There are trusted services in New Zealand that work with people who have caused sexual harm. These services are professional, confidential, and non-judgmental.
There are national helplines which will help you link to other support that is available in your region
If you live in the South Island:
STOP 📞 03 353 0257
🌐 www.stop.org.nz
If you live in the Upper North Island:
Safe Network 📞09 377 9898
www.safe network.org.nz
If you live in the Lower North Island:
WellStop 📞 04 566 4745
🌐 www.wellstop.org.nz
These services support both adults and young people. You can access these services even if there has been no formal report or police charge
If you think a child is in immediate danger
All Adults report Directly to police or child protection as follows:
Australia - Call (000)
New Zealand - Call (111)