Searching for Sexual Assault Support

24 hr Crisis Line 1-877-544-6424

• SACQD is providing 1:1 counselling via telephone, Zoom, text and CONNECT as well as some in person counselling sessions
• We will continue to monitor and provide updates to our social media platforms as the Covid situation evolves
• Attendance at any of the SACQD sites is by appointment only

Sexual assault victims support agency

• Crisis line
• Counselling services
• Resources
• Support groups
• Group therapy
• Residential Healing Program

DVSARP offers a 24-hour response team of nurses who are specially equipped with knowledge specific to intimate partner domestic violence and /or sexual assault (SA/DV) across the lifespan acute cases

• providing service to women, men and children
• within the team is a follow up nurse who is able to provide ongoing support to patients following the acute stage
• follow up nurse also can provide support to patients requiring assistance with historical Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault and works as a liaison with the community supports

The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault team responds to all four hospitals within Quinte Health Care:

• Belleville, Trenton, Picton and North Hastings
• on-call nurse responds when paged by a local Emergency Department to assist the team with the care of a patient whom discloses to the triage nurse that they have been assaulted and require assistance
• collaborates with the Emergency Department Team as well as the sexual assault center social worker, or children's aid society as well as other social service sectors to support the assault victim and together provide a comprehensive assessment and a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient who has encountered an acute assault
• takes turns at being available for on call shifts
• legal and medical information will be offered as well as forensic collection in the event of an acute sexual assault at the patients discretion
• access to a sexual assault worker is also provided in conjunction with the Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault response nurse or coordinated by the local Emergency Department as required
• victims of an acute Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault are encouraged to engage 911 and/or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department for assistance

24 Hour Crisis Response, Cultural Healing, Safety Planning, Support, Advocacy, and Referrals for Ongoing Care to residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and First Nations, Inuit, or Metis residents of the surrounding communities

24 hr Crisis Line 1-877-544-6424

One week gender identifiying healing program. Program offers sustained, intensive therapeutic counseling in a safe, healing, residential environment.

12-week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Counseling sessions will be provided via distance counseling. Open for new intakes and for all current clients. Information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Offers counselling for survivors of trauma and abuse

• provides short-term and long-term therapy
• specialized services and resources for child pornography and prostitution survivors, human trafficking
• Go to Meeting or telephone counselling available for clients who live in other areas or who cannot attend the office

Specialized program for experiencers of Sexual Violence and/or Intimate Partner Violence:

• acute medical care 24/7 through KHSC-KGH ED
• provides acute medical care (injury assessment & treatment, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection, emergency contraceptive; HIV PEP)
• forensic collection and documentation in the form of the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) and forensic photography
• crisis counseling
• safety risk assessment and planning
• medical and/or counseling follow-up options for clients

COVID-19 (July 6, 2023): Centre is open.

Free, confidential and non judgmental support to all survivors of sexual violence (recent or past) in Kingston and area, regardless of gender and or identity

• First Response Crisis support
• 24-hour crisis intervention and support line for survivors of sexual violence, their family, friends and support persons
• individual and group counselling
• medical, legal and police accompaniments when requested
• prevention and support services in high schools
• translation and interpretation services available
• Indigenous and diverse communities programs and counselling
• rapid response program for CAF members

Public education:

• workshops
• speakers in schools
• community liaison
• media
• information
• advocacy

Volunteer opportnities:

• crisis line
• public education
• accompaniments
• fundraising
• advocacy work

12-week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Community-based counselling and support services to individuals, families and organizations

• family counselling, credit counselling, child and youth counselling, women's counselling, and adult protective services
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Family Services Employee Assistance Programs
• Family Court Support Worker
• Youth in Transition Worker
• Partner Assault Response Program

Offers individual and group counselling as well as advocacy and accompaniment for sexual assault survivors.

• Workshops and individual services are available as needed in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton
• Public education and training opportunities are available upon request
• Public education opportunities for individuals, groups, sports teams, community members, schools
• Support for family members is also available

Supports a safer community through a wide range of programs to address crime and its causes. Adult and youth services include prevention education, justice reform, advocacy, treatment and aftercare services. Works with community partners including police, justice services and schools.

Community Programs and Services include:

• Aspire Mentorship Program for young adults ages 17-25
• Youth programming including anger management, substance awareness, healthy relationships

See separate listings for Justice Programs and Services, including:

• Restorative Justice
• Youth Court Support
• Youth Pre-Charge Diversion
• Institutional Services at Warkworth Institution
• Partner Assault Response
• Anger Management
• Caring Dads Program

Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Provides free and confidential medical treatment for sexual assault victims of all ages or genders and for individuals experiencing domestic violence (intimate partner abuse). Specially trained Registered Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• emergency health care
• evidence collection and photo documentation
• testing and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV
• emergency contraception
• crisis counseling and referral
• safety planning
• follow up care
• navigation through complex network of systems

Patients can decide if police are involved or not.

Provides children's mental health services

• assessment, treatment planning and review and followup for children, youth (up to 18 years of age) and their families experiencing significant social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• counselling
• groups
• sexual abuse treatment
• sexual behaviour assessments
• specialized assessments
• public education workshops
• intensive child and family services
• quick response
• Early Years

Support services to recent as well as historical or childhood survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse and their families

• 24/7 crisis and support line
• free and confidential service
• individual and group counselling - by phone and secure video (Zoom)
• police, legal, and medical accompaniment
• court advocacy
• public education
• volunteer opportunities and crisis line training

Wait time for individual counselling is currently 9-12 months ; once clients have completed an intake, clients are able to join groups via Zoom, including meditation, yoga, youth survivor's circle, and survivor's circle

Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year

Community Counselling

• intake, assessment, referral
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• professional counselling for a variety of issues including:
  • substance abuse, problem gambling, other addictions
  • anxiety, depression
  • grief/loss
  • anger/emotion management
  • personal stress, self-esteem
  • communication, couple/family conflict, extended family issues
  • separation/divorce, blended family issues
  • abuse/violence, sexual assault/abuse, trauma
  • job stress, workplace violence/conflict
  • school problems
  • balancing work and family life
  • caring for elderly parents

Service is offered in-person at various locations throughout Durham Region, or remotely by phone or video

Partner Assault Response (PAR) (see separate listing)

• mandated structured group program for men and women who have been found and/or pled guilty to domestic violence

Employee Assistance
Available for people whose employers contract with Family Services to provide employee assistance services and supports as part of their employee benefits program

• intake, assessment and referral
• counselling for employees and their family members
• critical incident counselling and support services
• organizational support and wellness seminars for employee groups

Adult Protective Services (see separate listing)

• assessment, information and referral
• service coordination and system navigation
• case management
• advocacy and supportive counseling for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

First Nations and Inuit Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Counselling

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling for children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation and their immediate family

Retired or medically released Canadian Forces personnel and their families

Provides children's mental health services

• assessment, treatment planning and review, and follow up for youth who are experiencing significant social, emotional or behavioural difficulties and their families
• counselling
• groups
• School Counselling Program
• public education workshops
• intensive child and family services
• quick response
• early years
• walk-in clinics

Care and treatment for victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence

• specialized medical and nursing care is provided to victims of sexual and intimate partner violence
• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• services are provided to persons of all gender and sexual identities, and ages
• services provided in private spaces in any of the Lanark County Hospitals (Perth and Smith Falls District Hospitals, Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital and the Almonte General Hospital)

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): All offices are closed until further notice, but the agency continues to offer regular services remotely via telephone and video teleconferencing * services are also expanded to include a Mental Health Pandemic Helpline during the COVID-19 Pandemic * any member of the community who is experiencing difficulties coping with their mental health or is looking for strategies to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic is encouraged to call at 1-833-283-9979 and connect with one of the mental health professionals

Network of services for adults and transitional youth with severe and moderate mental health concerns * satellite office in Carleton Place

Assessment and referral

• crisis stabilization
• counselling
• psychiatric consultation
• community outreach
• linkage to hospital resources
• education and training
• court diversion and consultation
• social recreation

Specialized services:

• sexual assault treatment
• psychogeriatric outreach
• family violence counselling
• on-site at community hospitals
• mental health nurses and social workers
• trauma response

Groups: anxiety and depression

• dialectical behavioural therapy
• wellness recovery action plan
• trauma
• social/recreation

COVID-19 (16 Jan 2023): Office closed to the public until further notice * in-person and virtual meetings are offered * providing ongoing support via telephone, in-person counselling, and social media * call office at 613-345-3881 for any questions or concerns.

Care and support to individuals (men, women and children) who have been victims of or affected by domestic violence, partner assault, sexual assault and historical sexual abuse

Physical exam and treatment of injuries through Brockville General Hospital Emergency Department with an on-call Assault Response & Care Centre nurse:

• evidence collection and forensic documentation
• pregnancy prevention
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• nursing support
• follow-up care and referrals

Individual or group counselling (issues of sexual assault and domestic violence)

• emotional support/coping strategies
• risk assessment/safety planning
• access to resources, referrals and advocacy
• peer support virtual drop in and counselling virtual or in-person

Raising awareness

• training
• answering questions
• resources
• presentations
• training (domestic violence, sexual abuse, date rape and sexual harassment)
• tailored individual presentations and seminars for professionals, community organizations, schools, youth groups and area businesses

Emergency first stage shelter for abused women and children in crisis

• offers an in-house residential program, a transition program, a children's program and a crisis line

Second Stage Housing:

• for women and children receiving support through the agency
• can be accessed for up to one year

Outreach programs:

• community support programs
• child and youth outreach program
• sexual assault program
• volunteer program
• public education program

Services available:

• legal advocacy
• support groups
• information
• education
• support and accompaniment

Family Court Support Worker Program:

• information on the family court process
• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): All offices are closed until further notice, but the agency continues to offer regular services remotely via telephone and video teleconferencing * services are also expanded to include a Mental Health Pandemic Helpline during the COVID-19 Pandemic * any member of the community who is experiencing difficulties coping with their mental health or is looking for strategies to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic is encouraged to call at 1-833-283-9979 and connect with one of the mental health professionals

Network of services for adults and transitional youth with severe and moderate mental health concerns * satellite office in Carleton Place

Assessment and referral

• crisis stabilization
• counselling
• psychiatric consultation
• community outreach
• linkage to hospital resources
• education and training
• court diversion and consultation
• social recreation

Specialized services:

• sexual assault treatment
• psychogeriatric outreach
• family violence counselling
• on-site at community hospitals
• mental health nurses and social workers
• trauma response

Groups: anxiety and depression

• dialectical behavioural therapy
• wellness recovery action plan
• trauma
• social/recreation

Specialized medical treatment program for sexual assault and domestic violence

• 24 hours a day/seven days a week emergency medical and nursing care
• treatment for sexually transmitted infection
• provision of birth control
• forensic collection
• documentation in the form of the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) and crisis counselling
• safety planning
• medical and social work follow-up to adult victims who have been sexually assaulted
• support, treatment and referral to Lanark County Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Program

Grassroots feminist response to gender-based violence provides advocacy, support, referrals and community.

• Information, referral and advocacy support
• SASI Microloan Fund (limited funds available) provides interest-free-loans to people impacted by gender-based violence in support of self-determinism, building financial stability and establishing safety,
• Virtual check-in group,
• SASI Cupboard: provides practical supplies to community members including period products, pregnancy tests, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste,
• Groups, events and kits: (Walking group, SASI Film Fest, International Women's Day events, Find Your Voice Art Group, Self Care Kits).