Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton
Site: Oakville - Head Office
Service: Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OAK2741 | Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2016 |
| 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 Twitter: twitter.com/SAVISHalton |
| Primary Contact | Administrative Coordinator |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Phone: 905-825-3622 ext 223; Email: volunteercoordinator@savisofhalton.org |
| 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 |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | SAVIS |
| 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; Phone: 905-825-3622 ext 24; 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; 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 member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario |
| Hours | Office Mon, Tue ,Thu, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * bi-weekly evening hours on Tue 9 am-8 pm * Wed 9 am-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) and up SAVIS is committed to ending violence within our community and offers support to all survivors of violence. |
| Application | * call the intake and information number at 905-825-3622 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 ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Men ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Transsexual/Transgender Individuals ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Women ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Safety Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Women's Advocacy Groups ~ Sexual Assault Issues |
| Other Details | |
| Resources | brochures; references to other community agencies if required |
