Contacts
Call 0800 227 233 (0800 2B SAFE) or 07 577 0512.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. But, if you or someone you know has been harmed outside these hours, call the after-hours support service on 0800 227 233.
Address
Unit G, 120 Hamilton St, Tauranga.
About
Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support is a free 24-hour service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers and children who have been sexually assaulted. We have staff based in Tauranga, Waikato and Whakatane.
For Non-fatal Strangulation or Suffocation Assessment Service (NFSSAS) enquiries: Individuals must first contact the Police in order for a referral to be made to the NFSS service. A referral can also be made by internal referral if a disclosure of NFSS is made during a visit for any sexual harm related matter. Self-referrals are not currently accepted.
National support services
- In an emergency, call 111. If it's not safe for you to talk, stay silent — the operator will let you know what to do. You can call 111 on your mobile phone even if it's out of credit.
- If it's not an emergency, call the Police on 105. They'll take the details of your complaint and ask someone in your local Police district to get in touch with you directly.
- If you need advice or support, call Safe to talk free on 0800 044 334. Their helpline is available 24/7.