Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
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Record #: OCR0456 Last Modified: 20 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * evening and weekend appointments available
DatesYear-round
DescriptionSupport organization * support groups * individual support including advocacy * short and long-term support * information * support line * Young Women At Risk (YWAR) Program * Women, War, Rape and Torture Program * Ritual Abuse Support * public education * speakers * volunteer opportunities * information on violence against women issues * accompaniment and support to court, hospital and police 
 
* General support groups: lasts 15-20 weeks for a minimum of 4 times per year * specialized support groups as needed 
 
* Training program for prospective volunteers twice per year 
 
* Information sessions for women healing from sexual violence: subjects include dealing with memories and flashbacks, understanding and releasing anger, self-esteem and self-care
Waiting ListYes, varies with program
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Women 16 years of age and over who are survivors of sexual violence
ApplicationCall to apply
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedOttawa (City of) - and surrounding areas
Contact Information
Office Phone613-725-2160
TDD/TTY Phone613-725-1657
Crisis Phone24 hour support line 613-234-2266
After Hours PhoneAnswering service
Fax613-725-9259
E-mailsascott@istar.ca
Websitewww.sascottawa.org
Primary ContactLiz Aldrich, Finance and Administration; Phone: 613-725-2160 ext 235; Email: sascott@istar.ca
Alternate ContactHeather Curthbert, Direct Service Coordinator; Phone: 613-725-2160 ext 227; Email: directservice@istar.ca
Primary ExecutiveKeara Dean, Funding Coordinator; Phone: 613-725-2160 ext 221; Email: funding@istar.ca
Names
Alternate NameSAC ; SASC ; Sexual Assault / Rape Crisis Centres
Location & Accessibility
Located In CommunityCity of Ottawa
Mailing AddressPO Box 4441 
Stn E 
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B4
Other Details
SubjectsAbuse ; Accompaniment services ; Assaulted women ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crisis intervention ; Cultural communities ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Free services ; Girls ; Incest ; Nonprofit organizations ; Sexual assault ; Speakers bureaus ; Support groups ; Telephone support ; Women ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialBrochures
ResourcesLending libraries, website, list of community resources
Established1983
FundingProvincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107971806 RR0001