The Road Forward — Counselor in Lower Hutt, G2
Address1/119 Queens Drive Hutt Central 5010, Lower Hutt, G2
Phone+64800118104
Websitetheroadforward.org.nz
The Road Forward is a charitable trust providing free peer support services to adult survivors of sexual harm. Founded in 2015, with founding members offering peer support since 2010, the organization aims to empower survivors by fostering early disclosure and supporting recovery. They offer community-based social services, advocacy, and resources for survivors and their whānau. The Road Forward also provides education on sexual harm prevention and training for other agencies. Their approach emphasizes building on existing strengths to create a new future, offering a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. They honour the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and are inclusive of the LGBTQAI+ community, operating as a safe space.
Best for
- Adult survivors of sexual harm
- Whānau of survivors
- Individuals seeking peer support
- Those affected by stigma
| Key services | Peer support services, Community-based social services, Advocacy, Education on sexual harm prevention, Training for agencies, Resource library |
| Tags | sexual harm support, peer support, wellington, hutt valley, survivor services, trauma, abuse recovery, lgbtqai+ inclusive, te tiriti o waitangi, charitable trust |
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