Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

Site: Oakville - Rebecca St

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Record #: OAK2741

Last Modified: 22 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 19 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Intake and information 905-825-3622
Crisis Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-875-1555
E-Mail	savis@savisofhalton.org
Website	www.savisofhalton.org
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Primary Contact	Julia Fiddes, Manager, Service Integration; Email: julia@savisofhalton.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Shelagh Nuttall, Manager, Development

Site Information

Located In Community	Halton Region
Address & Map	South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227 Oakville, ON L6L 5G8 View Google Map
Intersection	Third Line and Rebecca St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	A registered charity that provides free, confidential, non-judgmental, 24 hour support and counselling services for female-identified, male-identified and gender fluid survivors of violence, as well as support people of survivors.
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	1989
Primary Executive	Silvia Samsa, Executive Director; Email: silvia@savisofhalton.org
Funding	Regional / Municipal - Region of Halton ; Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton ; Foundation - Canadian Women's Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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 all services confidential Trans/ gender diverse positive environment 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
Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Crisis LIne: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up All survivors of sexual violence * any and all genders welcome * also provides support to friends and family members of survivors
Application	Call the intake and information number to arrange an appointment
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - when requested
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	2SLGBTQ+ ; Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Sexual Health
Youth Sub-Categories	Counselling & Support ; Crisis Lines ; Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Sexual Abuse Support ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims Support Programs
Service Categories	Adult Sexual Assault Prevention ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; General Abuse Prevention ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Family Violence Issues ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Men ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Transgender Individuals ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Women ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Women's Advocacy Groups ~ Sexual Assault Issues

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