Accessing Specialist Support
If you have caused sexual harm or have repeated thoughts of it.
If you have engaged in concerning or harmful behaviour or have concerns about your thoughts, specialist support presents an opportunity for change.
If you are aware or have concerns about someone else's sexualised behaviour, you too can also seek support and guidance from the services listed.
Acknowledging and taking responsibility for your concerning/harmful sexualised behaviour or thoughts takes courage. Specialist guidance and intervention is available and it can be a step toward living safely, not harming others 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
Fostering a Fellowship that is child safe, supportive and nurturing for everyone.
If you think a child is in immediate danger, contact:
New Zealand - Call (111)
Australia - Call (000)