Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

Site: Oakville - Rebecca St

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Record #: OAK2741
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 Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Julia Fiddes, Manager, Service Integration; Email: julia@savisofhalton.org
Volunteer Coordinator Shelagh Nuttall, Manager, Development

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall)
1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
 
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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

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

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
Older Adult Main Categories ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Abuse (Domestic/Sexual) ; Crisis Intervention ; Distress Lines

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