Sexual Assault Service

A non gender specific service to children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault. Counseling for children and young people who have experienced a sexual assault. The service also provides medical examinations and treatment as required, crisis counseling following an assault and testing for and prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) and support and information for non-offending family and partners. Information about reporting to the police, the legal process and Department of Community Health requirements are also provided by the service.

After Hours Crisis numbers

Newcastle on call service (After hours) 4921 3888
Newcastle (Business hours) 4924 6333
Lower Hunter (Business hours) 4931 2000
Upper Hunter (Business hours) 6542 2725
Upper Hunter (After Hours) 1800 642 357

East Maitland

Location:	East Maitland Community Health, Stronach Ave
Phone:	4931 2000
Fax:	4931 2002
Hours:	8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday with 24 hour on call service
Eligibility criteria:	This service does not work with offenders.

Muswellbrook

Location:	The Cottage, Muswellbrook Health Service
Phone:	6542 2725
Fax:	6542 2001
Hours:	8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday
Eligibility criteria:	This service does not work with offenders.

Wallsend

Location:	Harker Building, Longworth Ave,
Phone:	4924 6333
Fax:	4924 6034
Hours:	8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday with 24 hour on call service
Eligibility criteria:	This service does not work with offenders.