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Support program for survivors of gender-based violence (including emotional and psychological violence, financial abuse, and other forms of violence) or sexual assault, providing:

• legal and social work services
• safety planning work
• social work assessment
• referral to other agencies

Qualified counsellors provide:

• Meet privately to talk about issues
• Help decide what issues to work on together
• Discuss challenges and opportunities
• Help decide on action steps to move forward in life
• Connect with other community agencies, as needed
• Support throughout first steps
• Help deal with any new issues that may arise
• Connect with other community agencies if needed
• Help cope with changes in life
• A safe space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to meet their mental health needs, with gender-neutral washrooms

Satellite locations available in Amherstburg, Lakeshore and Leamington (see website or call for details).

Counselling services for victims of sexual assault

• Age specific programming
• Children's program
• Counselling services

Sexual Assault Crisis Centre

Crisis Intervention

• service provides a twenty-four hour crisis line to survivors of sexual victimization.
• provides emotional support, problem solving strategies, information, and referrals when necessary.
• provides information to those who are assisting survivors of sexual violence such as friends, family members, and other community organizations.

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Counseling

• Counseling is available to female and male survivors of sexual victimization
• Services to children who are victimized are coordinated with the Children's Aid Society.
• Counseling support is also available for non-offending significant others. .
• Satellite offices are available (Appointment scheduled for Satellite locations through the Windsor Office)

Public Education

• participate in opportunities to educate the community on the realities of sexual violence, as well as its impact, and to implement initiatives that will reduce sexual violence in our community.
• Regional lead agency for Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario West Region Click Here for More Information

Community crisis line

• crisis intervention, information or referral

COVID-19 - The CKSACC business office is currently closed. Support and Advocacy Workers are taking appointments by telephone. The 24 hour Crisis Line is still in operation as well: 519-354-8688. Women wanting to access support can phone the Crisis Line to be referred to a Support and Advocacy Worker. Women who have accessed services in the past (and are looking at returning), or are seeking new services are asked to call the Crisis Line to set up an appointment.

Short term and long term counselling to victims of sexual assault.

Provides 24 hour crisis line and 24 hour accompaniment to Kent Sexual Assault Treatment Centre.

The Domestic Violence Program provides

• medical treatment and emotional support to the victim of domestic violence
• documentation of medical findings such as physical injuries
• photographic documentation of injuries in the event the victim chooses to take legal action
• risk assessment and safety planning
• referral to community agencies including the Women's Centre and counselling services
• follow-up by the domestic violence coordinator to help victims with any problems or concerns

The Sexual Assault Program provides

• care and treatment to female, male and children of any age
• medical treatment and emotional support for the victim of sexual assault
• collecting and recording evidence of the assault
• testing, information and counselling for pregnancy
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• follow-up medical care and referral to community agencies

Offers safe, timely and supportive response to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

A team of doctors and nurses are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients who have experienced a recent sexual or domestic assault, 24/7. This service is available to all individuals.

Provides immediate counselling to male and female sexual assault victims up to the age of 18 and their families; Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

A county outreach service offering counselling to women 50 years and older who have experienced sexual assault at some time in their lives

Short term strengths-based counselling for women who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault

Counselling focuses on understanding and coping with the impact of trauma and abuse, with the goal of establishing well-being in the present

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Support services for women who have been abused * provides safety in an emergency shelter and counselling services

Abused Women's Helpline - 24-hour support, information and system navigation for women, friends, professionals and family members who are affected directly or indirectly by violence

24 Hour Drop In Counselling - 24 hour crisis stabilization and support for women who have been abused

Mental Health Crisis Response for Abused Women - 24 hour specialized crisis intervention for women who have been abused and are experiencing a mental health crisis, by phone or in person

Child Counselling - Counselling to help children heal from the trauma of experiencing their mother's abuse * safety planning * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne

Prevention by Education - On-site training and information for services and agencies, community and faith groups, workplaces and schools * Elementary School Healthy Relationships Program provides school-based counselling information and training services to elementary school students, teachers and principals

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

Women Abuse and Transitional Housing Support Counselling - Counselling for women who have been abused and may need assistance finding housing * legal and financial information * assistance with safety planing * assistance with finding a safe place to live * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne

Sexual Assault and Transitional Housing Support Counselling - Counselling for women who have been sexually abused either as a child or as an adults * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne

Services and Programs:

• Women's Place Emergency Shelter

Counselling for women who have been sexually abused either as a child and/or as an adult

Crisis intervention, short term and long term counselling available

Health and well-being hub for boys, men, fathers and families * services, research, advocacy, outreach and public education concerning men's issues

Programs and services:

• Domestic Abuse Support Program
• Legal Information Clinic
• One on One Therapy/Counselling
• Fathers After Separation or Divorce
• Men's Peer Support Group

Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals

Accompaniment of victim to court, hospital or police station * supportive peer counselling one-to-one or in groups * information and referrals * sexual violence education and training for professionals and the public

Confidential services for French-speaking women

Provides support to Francophone women dealing with violence including sexual assault, referrals to other community services and accompaniment, awareness and education programs

Care for people of any age, gender identity or sexual orientation who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault * various options are provided for care of each individual depending on the nature of the assault and time since it occurred

• forensic evidence collection
• medical examination and care
• testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
• HIV prevention medication
• testing and prevention of pregnancy due to a sexual assault
• confidential documentation of the event
• photographs of injuries
• emotional support/crisis intervention
• counseling
• safety planning
• referrals to community supports as needed

Short term strengths-based counselling for women who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault

Counselling focuses on understanding and coping with the impact of trauma and abuse, with the goal of establishing well-being in the present

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

An accredited community-based children's mental health centre that provides timely access to assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling; brief intervention; counselling and therapy; targeted prevention; intensive services. Offers parent and caregiver information and support. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse - Renascence.

New Horizons Youth Engagement Program for youth mental health advocacy group for 14-24 or parents/caregivers. Call 519-273-3373.

Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford - inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.

Crisis Response - 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484.

Emergency Shelter

We offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. We are a 24 hour accessible facility with 8 bedrooms available to women and their children. A children's play room, large kitchen and dining area and a shared living room along with a huge backyard are available for use. All bedding, food and other necessary items are provided. We also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.


Emergency Transportation
We can transport individual women or women and their children to the shelter from anywhere in the County, on a 24 hour basis at no cost.


Support & Information By Phone
Available on a 24 hour basis, toll free and available for those in need of support, have questions or are looking for information.


We also provide the following services

Second Stage Housing
In Clinton, Goderich and Exeter. with 1 accessible unit in each building - rent geared to income units, see separate entries for details.

Children and Youth Program
A special counselling and support program is available for children and youth who have witnessed violence in their home. Children and youth who have witnessed violence can be seen in their school or home community as well as in the shelter and at any second stage site. Support for parents is also provided.

Care Lead Program
The Care Lead Program is available to women in Huron County who are experiencing moments of transition in their lives and have experienced violence. From thinking about leaving an abusive relationship through all of the transitions after leaving a relationship, the care lead counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way.

Sexual Assault Counselling
Sexual assault counselling in available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.

Family Court Support Program
The Family Court Support Program is available to women in Huron County who have experienced gender based violence and are involved in the family court or will be involved with family court in the future. The program is able to provide information about family court, attend appointments, connect with legal supports, make referrals, and debrief after attending court. The family court support counsellor can support women every step of the way.