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Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA Inc) |
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| Public Bulletin | CARSA presents the annual "Disco Ball" fundraising event on Sat Jan 26/13. Call for details. | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Areas Served | Niagara Region | |||
| Description | Provides support, individual and group counselling to those who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse * Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * support available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region Hospital Response Workers provide emotional support and accompaniment for survivors attending hospital for medical care and/or Rape Evidence Forensic Kit collection (on an emergency basis 24 hours per day) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings CRISIS LINE Volunteer Training Program: * crisis intervention skills * impacts of trauma on individuals who have experienced sexual abuse/assault (both children and adults) * long-term side effects * flashbacks * body memories * dissociation and dissociative identity disorder (DID) * dealing with self-injury and suicide attempts * providing coping strategies for callers in crisis * Call the office number for more information or to sign up. Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including * sexual assault awareness and prevention * date rape * sexual harassment * childhood sexual abuse prevention * self defence Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * film, handouts and interactive discussions Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region) | |||
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Male and female survivors of rape, incest, sexual child abuse and adult sexual assault | |||
| Languages | English ; French - referred to Centre de Santé Communautaire ; Interpretive Services - available | |||
| Application | Counseling by appointment | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Events | CARSA presents their annual "Disco Ball" fundraising event on Sat Jan 26/13. Call the centre for details. Annual Tournament of Kindness - golf tournament Breaking the Silence Together: Take Back the Night Candlelight Vigil and March - 3rd Thursday in September CRISIS LINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Starting Soon: Support individuals who have experienced rape/sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse on our 24-hour crisis line. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information. Healing Workshops & Survivor Group - Both are held throughout the year. Survivor Group is a 12 week therapy group for men and women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or rape/sexual assault. Call the office number for more information or to sign up. | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Located In Community | St Catharines | |||
| Intersection | Church St and Wellington St | |||
| Office Phone | 905-682-7258 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 905-682-4584 | |||
| Fax | 905-682-2114 | |||
| carsa@sexualassaultniagara.org | ||||
| Website | www.sexualassaultniagara.org | |||
| Alternate Contact | Sharon Pazzaglia, Events Coordinator; Email: sharon@nrsac.org | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Cheri Huys, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@nrsac.org | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity | |||
| Meetings | SURVIVOR GROUPS: therapy groups for men and women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse/assault or adult sexual assault. | |||
| Print Material | Pamphlets and a resource booklet 'You are Not Alone' Newsletter - Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre | |||
| Established | 1977 | |||
| Elections | Sep | |||
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Assaulted men ; Assaulted women ; Child abuse ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crime victims ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Incest ; Incest survivors ; Men ; Self defence ; Sexual assault ; Sexual assault victims ; Telephone support ; Women ; Youth | |||
| Broader Terms | Abuse ; Age groups ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Fitness activities ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Sexual offences ; Telephone support | |||
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