Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-725-2160

Crisis:

24 hour support line 613-234-2266

Fax:

613-725-9259

Email:

info@sascottawa.com

Website:

www.sascottawa.com

Address:

Stn E
PO Box 4441
Ottawa, ON
K1S 5B4

Street
Address:

Ottawa

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm * evening and weekend appointments available

Executives:

Ezioma Emejuaiwe - Executive Director
613-725-2160 ext 235 * admin@sascottawa.com

Public Contacts:

Emilee Reid - Public Education Coordinator
613-857-0197 * publiceducation2@sascottawa.com
Alliyah Morrow - Young Women Program Coordinator
613-868-4340

Service Description:

Support organization * support groups * individual support including advocacy * peer support model * short and long-term support * information * support line * Young Women Program (YWP) * 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

Fees:

None

Application:

Call 613-725-2160 or email directservices@sascottawa.com

Eligibility / Target Population:

Women and gender non-conforming over the age of 18 * Young Women Program for women and gender non-conforming between 14 and 24 * Women and War Program for women and gender non-conforming immigrants, refugees, non-status

Languages:

English ; Interpretive Services

Area Served:

Ottawa (City of)