Searching for Sexual Assault Support

If you witness or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or if a victim comes to you there are agencies in Halton Region that offer help and support services:

Reporting to Police

Halton Regional Police Service

• call 905-825-4777 and ask for the on-duty Vice unit officer

Crime Stoppers of Halton

• 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
  
  

Crisis Support & Counselling

Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

• 24/7 crisis line 905-875-1555
• Anti-Human Trafficking Services 905-825-3622

Distress Centre Halton

• 24/7 distress line Oakville 905-849-4541, Burlington 905-681-1488, North Halton 905-877-1211

COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)

• 24/7 crisis line 1-877-825-9011

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

• 24/7 helpline 1-833-900-1010
  
  

Peer Accompaniment or Mobile Support Workers

Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

• 905-825-3622 (after hours call crisis line 905-875-1555)

EFry Hope and Help for Women

• 905-624-1755 (after hours call Female Mobile Support 905-459-1315 ext 250)

Restorations Second Stage Homes

• 905-962-7378
  
  

Emergency Shelter and Practical Assistance

Halton Women's Place

• 905-878-8555 (north Halton), 905-332-7892 (south Halton)

Access Halton

• call 3-1-1
• emergency shelter intake and referral to Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter (men) or Wesley Housing Services - Halton (women and families)
  

Halton Regional Police Service - Victim Services

• 905-825-4777 ext 5239
  
  

Health Care Support (sexual assault or abuse) & Hospital Emergency Rooms

Nina's Place (located at Joseph Brant Hospital)

• 905-336-4116
• Halton Region's only sexual assault and domestic violence care centre

Joseph Brant Hospital

• 905-632-3737

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

• 905-845-2571

Milton District Hospital

• 905-878-2383

Georgetown Hospital

• 905-873-0111
  
  

Support for people younger than 18 or have dependents younger than 18

Halton Children's Aid Society

• 24/7 helpline 905-333-4441

Halton Regional Police Service - Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau

• 24/7 non-emergency 905-825-4747 ext 8970

Internet Child Exploitation Counselling Program (ICE)

• 1-866-264-8900, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
• referrals to short-term counselling

• support groups for survivors of childhood sexual abuse


• support groups for family and friends of survivors

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
• social reform, public education and advocacy

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

Services include:

• 24-hour crisis line
• free individual counselling for ages 16 and up
• support services for friends and family members
• advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court

Public Education

• customized public education workshops are available for elementary and high school students, community members and agencies in Halton
• for more information or to book a free presentation contact savis@savisofhalton.org, or visit - savisofhalton.org/public-presentations

Anti-Human Trafficking Services

• Case Workers provide support and assistance to survivors
• for more information, see listing - OAK0170

Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking

• created to raise awareness about human trafficking in Halton and surrounding area
• for more information, see listing - OAK0047

Major services:

• identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse
• provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
• for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families
• family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support
• group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
• self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
• also offers Training and Consultation programs

Trauma Assessments - determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach

Trauma Treatment - following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy

Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment - for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours

Risk Assessments/Treatment - for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs

Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment - for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment

• one-to-one support
• risk assessment and safety planning
• emotional support
• legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
• housing supports
• information and referrals
• problem-solving, advocacy
• shelter access

• capacity 54
• stay up to 4 months
• service provided regardless of geographical location
• referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues

• pressuring/convincing
• sexual assault
• childhood sexual abuse
• sexual harassment
• online sexual violence

• confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
• seasonal tax clinic

• tutoring program
• social programs
• summer camp

• youth counselling
• business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
• advocacy for issues with school
• support for substance abuse issues

• individual counselling, support groups
• for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing

• individual counselling, anger management
• monthly speaker forum

• family counselling
• support groups, parenting skill support

• individual counselling
• support and accompaniment
• transitional support

• school and community workshops

• computer courses
• sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
• prevention within the community
• volunteer opportunities

• Action Femmes social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated

• computer courses
• self-employment and entrepreneurship

• assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

• coping skills
• social inclusion
• harm reduction supplies
• care kits
• healthy sexuality clinic

• continuing to operate during COVID
• comprehensive care that includes crisis support, health and forensic services
• follow up and counselling services will also continue to be provided

• one-to-one care in a safe, private, secure unit
• assessment, documentation of injuries
• treatment
• safety planning, emotional support
• information concerning medical, legal and counseling options
• follow-up medical care

• free counselling for people who have been referred through the medical services
• counselling at Mississauga Hospital site

The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton

• team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
• RN's work with paediatricians when caring for children
• a registered social worker is also available
• offers choice of care
• services can be provided with or without police involvement

Services include:

• acute care for an assault has occurred within the last 12 days including crisis intervention and emotional support, documentation of assault and injuries, safety planning, and referrals to community agencies for further support
• non-acute care for an assault has occurred more than 12 days ago
• follow-up care
• sexual assault
• domestic abuse

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
• social reform, public education and advocacy

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

Offers con­fi­den­tial trau­ma-informed support services for survivors of sexual violence, 16 years of age and older, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Services include individual and group counselling.

Offers supportive programming for women from Hamilton's diverse racial and cultural communities, in particular women who are immigrant, newcomers, and refugees. Services include: individual support, women's support groups, information and referral, advocacy and accompaniment, and practical assistance such as childcare, bus tickets, and snacks.

• individual / group counselling and support
• accompaniment to hospital / police / court
• advocacy / court preparation / community referrals
• assistance with victim impact statements
• sexual harassment support / accompaniment
• information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking
• information on legal / medical procedures and options
• client workshops on selected topics
• support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors
• public education / training / information sessions available on request
• client library and resource materials

• supporting sexual assault / incest survivors
• providing 24-hour on call service / public education / accompaniment

• Emotional support, trauma counselling, safety planning and follow-up care.

• recognizing signs of abuse
• disclosure
• where to get help
• how to stay safe
• bullying
• healthy relationships

Focused on improving Indigenous health and the reduction of family violence through the provision of services for those most at risk, notably women and children. The delivery of programs and services are culturally appropriate and address the prevention, aftercare, and concurrent impacts of family violence on health.

Services can include:

• healing circles
• peer counselling
• crisis intervention
• education and training

Offers support to women who have been exposed to abuse and violence, whether physical, sexual, emotional, or financial. Programs provide knowledge and understanding of abuse, safety planning, and access to community resources.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential counselling and referral services for employees and their families
• Service coordination / case management services for people with a developmental disability and autism spectrum disorder across the age continuum
• Access Information and Referral - AIR- intake for children's developmental services for Guelph and Wellington County

• Breaking Free - children who have witnessed family violence
• Child and Youth Sexual Assault Team (CYSAT) - children who have been sexually abused, and youth at risk for sexually offending
• High Conflict Communication - separating or divorcing families to foster good communication with children and develop a parenting plan

• Partner Assault Response Program - for people who perpetrate violence
• men's and women's groups - people surviving childhood sexual abuse
• trauma counselling and support groups
• women who have experienced domestic violence
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

• individual, group and family therapy programs for victims of childhood sexual abuse/sexual assault
• assessment and treatment of children under 12 years with sexual behaviour problems
• in partnership with participating Etobicoke/York agencies

• Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
• life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective