Sexual Assault Support Services
Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) is a free and confidential service for:
- people of all ages affected by any form of sexual violence
- people experiencing trauma responses (including high levels of distress or anxiety) as a result of recent or historical sexual assault
- children and young people displaying problem sexual behaviour or sexually abusive behaviour.
We offer a range of support and services including:
- 24/7 Crisis Response Service
- counselling
- information
- advocacy
- support to health professionals including training workshops
- community education activities.
24/7 Crisis Response Service
Phone 1800 MYSUPPORT (1800 697 877) - 24 hours a day
This service provides 24-hour crisis response and support for survivors of recent sexual assault. We also help your support persons (family members, friends and health professionals). Our on-call counsellors can provide information about:
- having and coordinating a forensic medical examination and/or medical check-up
- accessing emergency contraception
- reporting the crime to police and coordinating your statements
- accessing counselling and support
- referrals to other agencies.
North
Laurel House
Phone: (03) 6334 2740
9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
or 1800 MYSUPPORT 24 hours, 7 days a week
North West
Laurel House
Phone: (03) 6431 9711
9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
or 1800 MYSUPPORT 24 hours, 7 days a week
South
Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)
Highfield House 114 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Phone: 1800 697 877 or 03 6231 0044
Email: [email protected]