Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support is here 24/7 for people directly affected by crime and traumatic events, including whānau and witnesses.

Call us 24/7 0800 842 846

We support you to feel informed, empowered, safe and able to cope with the impact.

Our support is free, confidential and available even if you don’t report a crime to the Police.

We can help you with:

• Emotional support – We’re someone independent you can talk to. We listen without judgement, and support you to identify ways to cope.
• Practical assistance – We’ll work with you to develop a support plan, access financial assistance if you’re eligible, link you with community resources, and advocate on your behalf.
• Information – We’ll help you understand your rights, what happens next, how to access resources and support you to make informed choices.
• Criminal justice/coronial process support – We’ll help you feel informed, prepared and supported through the justice system, including court attendance costs, if eligible.
• Referrals – You may find our help is enough. However, we’ll help you connect with other support services and counselling, when appropriate.

We’re not a crisis service. If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services on 111.

Anyone can find themselves a victim of crime or a traumatic event. These events can impact people in many ways – emotionally, physically, financially, socially and psychologically. No one has to cope alone.