Our Services

Our  ANZASW registered social workers provide practical assistance and support for those accessing our services, including:

• Meeting with you for an intake assessment to introduce you to our service and support you to explore your options
• Having regular sessions with you to check in, unpack and manage symptoms of trauma such as anxiety, flashbacks and nightmares
• Supporting you to manage and thrive in your identified goals
• Working alongside you in liaison with organisations such as the police, courts, ACC, MSD and medical professionals

We are a registered ACC Sensitive Claims provider and have counsellors and psychotherapists available for those who wish to access support via the ACC Sensitive Claims pathway. At your intake assessment, a social worker can explain this process to you and support you to access this service.

This is a free MSD funded support service for survivors navigating the criminal justice system, which includes:

• Planning, preparation and support for you and your family, whānau and support people for the entire journey through the court process
• Advocacy and relationship management as needed between various organisations such as police, prosecutors etc
• Survivor centred and trauma informed support
• Support is available as soon as a charge has been laid – we can work with you and your family at any stage of the process from this point
• This service is for any survivor over 18 years old going through court – you can self-refer or be referred by someone else

For more information on this service, contact our Justice Response Manager Jess Lee: jess@wellingtonrapecrisis.org.nz or 022 015 9838

WRC delivers a 10-week structured group therapy programme and one-off workshops for clients who are engaged with our services but not currently in counselling. This creates a pathway where clients can support & learn from one another on their healing journey.

For more information on this service please email groupwork@wellingtonrapecrisis.org.nz

We can provide a range of information on sexual harm and its impacts to survivors, their support people, community organisations and anyone in the Wellington community. We have an extensive resource library available at our office. Please get in touch with us if you would like to browse our library.

We have strong links with other service providers in the Wellington region, and a broad knowledge of the social services which are on offer in our city. If we are not the most appropriate service provider for you, we can refer you to another agency. We are always happy to discuss the service options which are available to you.

Wellington Rape Crisis believes that education is a vital tool in the prevention of rape and sexual abuse.

We are happy to provide training, guidance or engage in kōrero with organisations and school students about sexual harm and its prevention. We can also provide feedback on material which discusses sexual violence or provide support people at events which contain sexual violence related content.
We are part of the governing body of RespectEd Aotearoa who provide primary prevention education to people of various ages and industries.

Contact us if you would like to learn more about these services.

Our location is wheelchair accessible and we strive to make it comfortable and accessible for all people. We want to hear from you if there are barriers to you accessing our service, and we will work together to accommodate your needs and connect you with support. This could include things such as travel, childcare, physical accessibility considerations etc. Please contact us to discuss any needs or concerns you might have.