Search Organizations (English): Sexual assault

Operates a 24-hour crisis line, individual and/or group counselling and children's play therapy. Offers presentations, workshops and print material on sexual violence. Provides a support Process Group, available to women who have participated in an initial 14-week group.

SASS for Women is a non-profit organization offering services, free of charge, to women 16 years of age and older who are victims/survivors of sexual violence. SASS has been of service to our community since 1994. A volunteer driven organization, we operate crisis lines in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week as well as providing accompaniment to the police station, hospital and/or court. We offer one-on-one counselling and offer support groups for women survivors. SASS does public education presentations in schools, businesses, service clubs and church groups as well as doing public education booths in various locations throughout Cornwall. We believe public education is a useful tool for reaching women who have suffered from sexual violence as well as a tool to educate the public toward prevention of violence overall. SASS works toward being a beacon of hope for all women in our community.Here is a list of the free and confidential services SASS offers:

• Crisis Lines - one in French and one in English, which operate 24/7 days a week;
• Accompaniment to the police station, hospital, court or anywhere else according to the woman's need;
• Public Education to community groups, schools, agencies, and workplaces in an effort to increase the awareness and prevent sexual violence;
• Support in defending the rights of clients by writing letters of support, helping to fill out official paperwork, etc.;
• Counselling one-on-one to help women understand the effects of sexual violence;
• Informational/Support Groups for women and younger women on different topics; and
• Referral in the community.

24 hr Crisis lines

English - 613-932-1603 or 1-800-461-8192

The Pavilion offers services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to women in crisis or in need of support and assistance. Our aim is to support individuals in taking control of issues affecting their lives. We do this by offering a variety of services to meet the needs of our community as well as preventing violence against women and children through education. We seek to assist women in making links necessary to direct their lives through a respectful, nonjudgmental process of empowerment.

The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre, Carsa Inc., provides services in a safe and comfortable environment for survivors of child sexual abuse, incest and adult sexual assault.

We offer a 24 hour crisis line, emergency services, individual and group counselling, accompaniment and advocacy through medical and legal proceedings, public education programs and community events.

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL

We are a non-profit, community based organization providing unconditional and nonjudgmental support and empowerment to those who have survived any form of sexual violence.

We believe that any form of sexual abuse is an abuse of power and control and is an act of aggression and violence over an individual. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, we can help.

We are a member of Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres and Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres.

Provides culturally-sensitive services to immigrant and visible minority women, children, and families who are experiencing family violence. Bilingual/bicultural workers provide individual and group counselling women in situations of family violence prior to, during, and after their stay in a transition house; supportive services for interactions with the legal and social systems; and volunteer training to develop organizational and leadership skills. Also provides supportive counselling and referral for women who are victims of sexual assault or adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. (See Details)

Works in the community with individuals to effect the kinds of changes that will offer women and adolescent girls a sense of empowerment, more choices, and more control over their lives.