Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton
Site: Oakville - Head Office
Service: Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2741 | Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Intake and information 905-825-3622 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-268-8416 |
| TTY Phone | Schedule an appointment by texting to 905-691-4873 * text will be answered Mon-Fri between 9 am and 4:30 pm |
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-875-1555 |
| savis@savisofhalton.org | |
| Website | www.savisofhalton.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/savisofhalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/savisofhalton Twitter: twitter.com/SAVISofHalton |
| Primary Contact | Administrative Coordinator |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Email: volunteercoordinator@savisofhalton.org |
| 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 | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Alma Arguello, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@savisofhalton.org |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of Halton ; Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton ; Foundation - Canadian Women's Foundation |
| Elections | AGM June |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services include: * 24-hour crisis line * free individual counselling for ages 14 and up * support services for friends and family members * advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court Public Education * customized public education workshops are available for elementary and high school students, community members and agencies in Halton * SAVIS is home to the Male Ally Network (MAN) which is composed of a network of men (14+) who are committed to ending violence against women and children Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking * created to raise awareness about human trafficking in Halton and surrounding area through public education and awareness presentations * for more information or to book a free presentation contact cstover@savisofhalton.org * the Oakville location is one of 5 SAVIS offices that are located in Halton * other locations include Milton , Burlington, Acton and Georgetown * call the main intake and information number at 905-825-3622 to arrange an appointment at this location * SAVIS is a partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario |
| Hours | Office Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * weekly evening hours on Wed 9 am-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) and up All survivors of violence |
| Application | Call the intake and information number at 905-825-3622 to arrange an appointment |
| Languages | English ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services - when requested |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| 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 |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Counselling for Abused Women ; Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Crisis Lines for Abused Women ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Adult Sexual Assault Prevention ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; General Abuse Prevention ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Men ~ 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 |
