Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA Inc)
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Record #: NIA0200 Last Modified: 17 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 17 Dec 2012
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Abuse (Domestic/Sexual)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Landmark Building
43 Church St, Ste 503
St Catharines, ON L2R 7E1
 
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Located In CommunitySt Catharines
IntersectionChurch St and Wellington St
Office Phone905-682-7258
Crisis Phone905-682-4584
Fax905-682-2114
E-Mailcarsa@sexualassaultniagara.org
Websitewww.sexualassaultniagara.org
Contact Information
Alternate ContactSharon Pazzaglia, Events Coordinator; Email: sharon@nrsac.org
Volunteer CoordinatorCheri Huys, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@nrsac.org
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionProvides 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) 
HoursAdministration Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Male and female survivors of rape, incest, sexual child abuse and adult sexual assault
LanguagesEnglish ; French - referred to Centre de Santé Communautaire ; Interpretive Services - available
ApplicationCounseling by appointment
FeesNone
Other Details
Public BulletinCARSA presents the annual "Disco Ball" fundraising event on Sat Jan 26/13. Call for details.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsSURVIVOR GROUPS: therapy groups for men and women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse/assault or adult sexual assault. 
 
Print MaterialPamphlets and a resource booklet 'You are Not Alone' 
Newsletter - Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre
Established1977
ElectionsSep
FundingProvincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesAbuse/Violence Related Support Groups ; Adult Incest Survivor Counselling ; Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Self Defence Training ; Sexual Assault Counselling ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Speakers/Speakers Bureaus ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ; Volunteer Training ~ Sexual Assault Hotlines