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 

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.

How to contact SASS

• Address: PO Box 217, North Hobart TAS 7002
• Phone: 1800 697 877 or 03 6231 0044
• Website: http://www.sass.org.au
• Email: [email protected]

Other helpful services

• Department of Communities Tasmania website