Nelson Women’s Centre 

SASH-Nelson works with women and children seeking healing from rape and sexual abuse, both recent and historic.

• 24-hour crisis response for immediate assistance after sexual assault.
• Support to women when making statements at the police station.
• Private and confidential one-to-one support.
• Assistance to access other social services.
• Court support and advocacy.
• Information on police and court procedures.
• Free professional and confidential counselling.
• Support and understanding to help you start the healing process.
• Support when dealing with historical abuse.

To access any of our services and talk in confidence to someone who will understand, phone:

SASH-Nelson 03 548 2407

SASH WOW (Women of Wisdom)

For survivors of sexual abuse

Mondays 4 May – 29 June, 9.30am-12noon

held at Jaycee Room, Founders Park on Atawhai Drive

 SASH invites women to share their wisdom, assist in each other’s healing and participate in an 8-week creative education and support group.

Using drawing, music, group discussion, pair work, journaling and visualisation, we will explore:

• Nurturing Ourselves
• Boundaries & Assertiveness
• Relationships, Vulnerability & Intimacy
• Shame & Body Image
• Acknowledging and Managing Our Anger/Rage
• Moving Through Grief & Loss
• Uncovering our Magnificence

Cost: This is a free group!

Contact SASH (Sexual Abuse Support & Healing) to register your interest and make a time to meet the facilitators; spaces are limited. Ring 548 2407 or email sash-nelson@ts.co.nz

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”  – Helen Keller