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Male Survivors Otago

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    Male Survivors Otago provide support services for men who have suffered sexual, physical, pyschological and emotional abuse.

    Age:       16+ Males

    Region:  Otago

    We have Community Hubs: Dunedin and Oamaru

    Description:

    Support for male survivors of sexual, emotional and physical abuse & trauma

    Individual support - talk through issues and emotions experienced following abuse and trauma in a safe and confidential manner.

    If you are in a crisis your call will be answered 24/7   

    Peer Support - an opportunity to be supported by another survivor of abuse. One-on-one support through face-to-face, phone, text, zoom or groups.

    Group  support - an opportunity to meet other men who have experienced similar sexual abuse and trauma.  Validation from other men is very empowering and healing works well with others. 

    Other services provided:

    • Counselling
    • Advocacy with other agencies
    • Advocacy with PHOs, ACC, Police, MSD, Royal Enquiry into abuse
    • Support & information to friends & whanau
    • Prison inmate (OCF) and Probation support

    All our services are FREE.

    How to Access: 

    EnquiriesCall Michael Chamberlain on  021 207 4726   or   03 425 8018   or   0800 67 66 56

    Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?
    Abuse and violence support

    We are committed to helping men who have suffered sexual, physical or emotional abuse to discover and sustain their own recovery pathway.  We work alongside men, sharing our knowledge and experiences, and moving towards a better future together.

    Age groups

    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua