About This Service
WellStop is a community-based organisation that aims to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour. Our ambition is of communities free from harmful sexual behaviour. We work proactively with partners in the community to achieve this ambition.
WellStop operates in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.
Adult and Family Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour or who have thoughts of doing so.
We work with a range of people including those with learning/intellectual disability. We also provide support and education to families.
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki
How to Access:
We welcome queries from anyone who has concerns about their own harmful sexual behaviour or about someone else's behaviour for example, a family member or friend
Referrals: Self-referral, Department of Corrections, Oranga Tamariki, Police, other professionals, or family. Click here to make a referral.
Charges:
WellStop has funding contracts with Department of Corrections, Ministry of Health, MSD. Fee for service could be negotiated and funding options can discussed.
Youth Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
This service supports young people to change their behaviour so they are able to live a healthy life in the community. We work with the families of young people to support this change.
Age: 13 - 17 years (male and female) and their families
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taranaki
How to Access:
Anyone can contact WellStop to discuss concerns or make referrals for young people.
Oranga Tamariki is usually involved in the management of young people referred for assessment and treatment of sexually harmful behaviour if the behaviour involves significant harm to others. If Oranga Tamariki are not involved, we will discuss the various options with you.
Charges:
WellStop has funding contracts with Oranga Tamariki and other agencies for young people meeting certain criteria. All other referrals need to be funded, either by families or referring agencies.
Children's Services
We provide assessment and a range of treatment services to children who have harmful sexualised behaviours and their families.
This service aims to work closely with the child's family, building on strengths within the child and their family. Services include Child Therapy, Family Therapy and Child and Family Education.
Age: 5-12 years and their families
Region: Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Kapiti, Masterton, Manawatu, Whanganui, Levin, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Taranaki
How to Access:
Anyone can contact WellStop to discuss concerns or make referrals for children.
Charges:
WellStop has funding contracts with Oranga Tamariki for children meeting certain criteria. We can receive referrals from family, whanau and community. All other referrals need to be funded, either by families or referring agencies.
Sexual Harm Crisis Support Services
Crisis support services are delivered in a community setting to people who have been affected by sexual harm.
Services are for children and adults, with capability to also support their families and whānau in the context of supporting the primary adult victim/survivor.
Region: Wairoa, Taranaki, Taumaranui/South Ruapehu
How to Access:
If you have been affected by sexual harm, please contact us directly via the Helpline 0800 935 57867
Referrals: Self-referral, Police, other professionals, or family. Click here to make a referral.
Charges:
No fees apply for Sexual Harm Crisis Support Services. WellStop has funding contracts with Ministry of Social Development.
Services and Care
- Rape and sexual assault crisis support
- Kaupapa Māori sexual harm service
- Rape and sexual assault counselling and support
- ACC Sensitive Claim counselling service
