Searching for Sexual Assault Support

COVID-19 : Staff and resident health monitoring in place for service continuity.

Emergency shelter for abused women, with or without children, victimized or threatened with physical, psychological, economical, emotional or sexual abuse

• offers follow-up
• general public education
• referral and legal information
• individual counselling or group support
• children's assistance
• counselling for historical sexual abuse

COVID-19 (August 17, 2022): Some in person services. Some services are offered remotely. Referrals continue to be accepted.

Sexual assault support services

• 24 hour crisis line
• public education
• information/support groups
• counseling
• advocacy
• accompaniment
• referrals
• outreach program to all women survivors of sexual assault

Child abuse counselling and treatment program

• no waiting period
• immediate assessment following disclosure and verification of physical and/or sexual abuse
• meets the linguistic and cultural needs of local families

Program:

• for children and youth to recover from trauma
• for young sexual offenders
• for children sexually reactive or aggressive
• average treatment period of six months

COVID-19 (20 Apr 2020): Offices are closed to the public but services are still available via e-mail, text or telephone. Counselling services, support for adults with developmental disabilities, and programming available.

Community counselling agency

• Counselling services
• Walk-In Counselling Clinic
• Creative Coping for Kids
• Customized workshops
• Community support services providing advocacy for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (East Region)

COVID-19 (October 4, 2022): This organisation programs are being affected by COVID-19, refer to their website for most up-to-date information.

Emergency health care, counselling and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• emergency health care
• evidence collection
• photo documentation
• testing for, and treatment of, sexually transmitted infections
• testing for drug facilitated sexual assault
• comprehensive health care follow-up
• crisis and non-crisis counselling
• social work services and referrals

Francophone sexual assault support services:

• provides support, individual and/or group support
• accompaniment, advocacy and information and referral to other appropriate services
• offers education and awareness programs
• 24 hour crisis line
• confidential and free

Mental health treatment program for adult victims of sexual assault

• depression
• stress
• anxiety
• grief
• substance abuse
• schizophrenia
• crisis situation
• relationship problems
• dementia
• problem gambling
• trauma
• sexual assault
• domestic violence

Confidential emergency health care, counselling and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• emergency health care
• evidence collection
• photo documentation
• testing for, and treatment of, sexually transmitted infections
• testing for drug facilitated sexual assault
• comprehensive health care follow-up
• crisis and non-crisis counselling
• social work services and referrals

Text and web chat support

• peer support program for students
• resources ans support options available within Carleton University and the community
• confidential and free
• reach out through the chat service or by texting 613-209-1142

Aboriginal health centre focused on family and community health

• culturally sensitive approach that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal People

Health and Community Services:

• family physicians by appointment
• walk-in clinic and laboratory services
• dental clinic for children, youth, and seniors
• anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and counselling
• perinatal care, post natal support group, breastfeeding support and Baby Wellness Clinic
• client advocate
• cultural events programming - including drum circles, medicine walks, sweatlodge ceremonies, Elder consultations, and more
• community kitchens
• homeless outreach
• housing fiirst support
• seniors circle
• dental clinic

Mental Health Services:

• counselling, including walk-in counselling services
• addictions counselling
• individual, couples, and family therapy
• Honouring Sisters In Recovery (addictions group for Aboriginal women) and Men's Circle (addictions and support group for Aboriginal men)
• beading group

Education:

• diabetes
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• healthy living and fitness
• HIV/AIDS education
• smoking cessation

Youth Programs:

• Wasa Nabin (homework support)
• Youth Diversion Outreach
• Youth Reintegration
• Community Drug Prevention Program
• After School Program
• Healthy Kids Community Challenge
• Homework Club - Gdo Wiidookoon

COVID-19 (3 Sep 2021): This agency's services are affected by COVID-19. Many services are offered virtually or by phone and some in-person services offered in all of this agency's programs. The intake process remains the same.

Individual and group counselling

• information sessions for partners, family and friends
• workshops
• education through presentations and special events

Program for Francophone women who have experienced sexual assault (French):

• support services to Francophone women who have been victims of sexual abuse (as children or adults)
• to increase their capacity to deal with the effects of the past abuse and regain control of their lives

Transitional and Housing Support Program for abused women and their children:

• supports women to live free from violence by helping them identify and access necessary community support
• offered in partnership with La Présence (women's shelter) and Harmony House (second stage housing)

Program for Francophone children victims/witnesses of family violence and support to their mothers (French):

• provides early intervention services to child witnesses of women abuse and support to their mothers
• individual and group counselling

New Directions:

• 12-week educational counselling program for persons who have been abusive to their intimate partners

Francophone Women Program:

• for women 50 and over who have experienced partner assault
• offers also group and individual support for women under 50

Men's Program:

• for men who have been sexually abused
• individual and group counselling
• in English and French

Counselling Program for victims of abuse:

• including those who have experienced partner abuse, survivors of current or past sexual abuse or incest, and survivors of physical and emotional abuse in their families of origin

COVID-19 (1 Oct 2020): This agency's services are affected by the COVID-19. Many services are offered virtually or by phone and some in-person services offered in all of this agency's programs. The intake process remains the same.

Counselling and support services for individuals, couples and families

Regional lead agency for Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (Eastern Region)

• Individual and group counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse (English and French)

Counselling Program:

• Individual, couple, family and group counselling
• counselling services for depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, counselling services for newcomers, victims of torture, sexual abuse survivors, adults from dysfunctional families
• therapeutic, educational and problem solving groups
• workshops and presentations
• individual and systems level advocacy (English and French)
• Counselling and Play Therapy for children 5-12 years of age (English and French)

Family Violence Programs:

• Program for Francophone women victims of partner abuse, individual counselling, support and groups, including groups for women 50 and over

Child Witness Program:

• An early intervention program for francophone children who have witnessed partner abuse and for their mothers. Individual and group counselling offered

Program for Francophone women who have experienced sexual abuse as adults or as children:

• Individual and group counselling offered

Transitional Support Program for women and children leaving an abusive relationship (English and French):

• Support, referrals and accompaniment provided

New Directions Program:

• an educational program for persons who have been abusive to their partners, with a partner outreach component (English and French)
• services provided in groups.

Child and Youth Witness Support Program:

• support to children and their families through the criminal justice process, court preparation for children and youth (English and French)

Caring Dads Parenting Program for men (in partnership with CAS)

Walk-in Mental Health Clinic

Services are offered at the main agency and at Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

Investigates sexual assault and incidents of child abuse and neglect

• collaborates with other social service agencies to provide education and awareness programs

Addiction services for women-identified and gender-diverse individuals

• offers information, resources, webinars
• offers various treatment programs

COVID-19 (22 Nov 2021): Shelter services and crisis helpline remain in full operation.

Francophone shelter for women victims of violence and their children

• two sites can accommodate single women and families
• emergency and temporary housing
• crisis helpline
• services for women and for children
• transitional assistance
• intervention services to counter sexual violence
• support and services for sexual assault victims
• Fem'aide: francophone support helpline

COVID-19 (January 17, 2022): Providing support as usual. Visit their website for additional information.

Confidential call-in support services

• counseling
• information and advice on reporting
• referrals to resources

COVID-19 (September 28, 2022): All in-person services suspended. Phone counselling continues to be offered.

Support services for female survivors of sexual violence

• support groups
• individual support
• thematic workshops
• accompaniment service
• awareness and prevention program: workshops, kiosks, training and events

Services

• support, information, and long-term counselling services to survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment and childhood sexual abuse
• information and short-term counselling for supporters of survivors
• support groups and workshops
• accompaniment to court, hospital or police
• community education
• volunteer training program
• public education

Support organization

• support groups
• individual support including advocacy
• peer support model
• short and long-term support
• information
• support line
• Young Women At Risk (YWAR) Program
• Women & War Program
• Ritual Abuse Support
• public education
• speakers
• volunteer opportunities
• information on violence against women issues
• accompaniment and support to court, hospital and police (as resources allow)

General support groups:

• four general support groups per year (daytime and evening)
• generally 8-10 women per group
• lasts 15-20 weeks, meeting once per week for 3 hours
• specialized support groups as needed

Training program for prospective volunteers twice per year (Fall and Spring)

Information sessions for women healing from sexual violence, subjects include:

• dealing with memories and flashbacks
• understanding and releasing anger
• self-esteem and self-care

Free, confidential 24-hour support and crisis line for French-speaking women in Ontario

• supports and connects survivors of violence to community services
• victims and survivors of violence of any form
• security plan
• information and referral support to local, regional and provincial service providers

Support program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse * help to understand impact of trauma and provide tools and opportunities for growth

* workshops
* 1:1 peer support
* 15-week healing program
* social activities

A survivor-led charitable organization with a mission to prevent child sexual abuse and human trafficking.

• support the healing and recovery of individuals and communities from the health, financial and emotional impacts of these crimes through specialized, trauma-informed programs and services.

Services along continuum of www.voicefound.ca/the-clinic

Primary and preventative health care

• for persons at risk of, are being, or who have been trafficked www.voicefound.ca/education
• Knowledge transfer and training on the topics of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, Health Care and Best Practices.

Services to people who have suffered sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence or intimate partner violence within the past six months

Program based on privacy, confidentiality and consent based in a hospital setting

• medical examination
• collection of forensic evidence
• initial and serial documentation of injuries, photography and body mapping
• crisis intervention
• sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
• pregnancy testing
• HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
• preventative vaccinations and prescriptions
• short-term follow-up
• community based or professional referrals for ongoing and/or collaborative care

COVID-19 (November 17, 2021): Entrance to the Centre is restricted to people with confirmed appointments and to those in need of emergency support from Intake. Upon arrival, clients are required to clean their hands and put on surgical mask and are then screened by staff.

Health and social services focused on family and community health

Medical Clinic Services:

• comprehensive health care
• immunization programs
• family planning
• management of chronic and short-term health problems
• health information and advice by telephone from registered nurses
• 24-hour on-call service

Health Promotion:

• special focus on seniors, youth, newcomers
• physical activity
• prevention and management of chronic diseases
• stress management
• smoking cessation programs
• food security programs
• school success programs

Counselling Services:

• crisis support
• mental health support
• youth, individual and family counselling
• housing and jobs searching
• stress reduction programs
• counselling and groups for women who have experienced abuse
• counselling and groups for youth who need support to express anger in healthy ways

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT): - see separate record for details

Referral Services:

• nutrition counselling by a registered dietitian (groups and individual)
• home, hospital and palliative visits
• high school health clinics led by a nurse practitioner
• foot care and chiropody
• anonymous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing
• lung health programs
• seasonal influenza and other immunization clinics

Social Services

• home support services
• community development
• youth programs
• collective kitchen
• Contact Ottawa: voice mail box service for those who are unable to maintain a home phone line, available for a nominal fee
• resources for job-seekers
• Students Will All Graduate Program (SWAG): delivers social, recreation, mentoring, and life skills for 9th and 10th grade students identified as most at risk of failing without intervention

Parent/Child Programs

• EarlyON
• drop-in playgroups
• parent support program
• baby cupboard
• prenatal care
• breastfeeding support
• Headstart Nursery School

Centre for victims of sexual abuse

• evaluation and treatment for all individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, abuse as a child or all other trauma
• provides services to clients who have other concerns including job dissatisfaction, relationship difficulty, family conflict, anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dissociation

Services:

• individual therapy
• couples therapy
• therapy for children
• training and supervision of therapists
• family counselling
• group therapy (women's group, men's group, 2SLGBTQIA+ group, cognitive processing, and more)