Services
A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to assisting survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse and to ensuring that a comprehensive range of crisis support, counselling, information and advocacy services is available to those who have been sexually assaulted and sexually abused. A 24-hour CRISIS LINE is available 7 days a week. Trained volunteers provide callers with information, emotional support, non-directive counselling and accompaniment to hospitals and police.
COUNSELLING SERVICE - Centre counsellors provide individual and/or group counselling to survivors (16 years and over) of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse and incest at the Sarnia Office, Petrolia, Forest and Aboriginal Communities (Aamijiwnaang, Walpole Island and Kettle Point/Stoney Point). Services for men funded by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - Speakers and films on topics such as sexual assault, date rape, incest, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, safety and prevention tips etc. are provided to community groups and schools. Resource material and a reference library are available at the office.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER - Educational presentations using the risk reduction resource puzzle (2 age groups; 4-12 years and 13 +years); four focus sections; teach healthy self-esteem, boundaries, safety skills; Resource Manual/Parent Guide Booklets. Presentations available in English and French.
Also runs the website :
www.bridgingtheservicegap.com
