Resources

We do our best to keep the information on our site relevant and current; however, if you find any conflictingÌýinformation between what you read on this page and what you read directly on the organization's website, please use the latter information.

Community-based Sexual Violence Resources

24 Hour Support Line - Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) of Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Confidential support line available 24/7 for survivors & those supporting survivorsÌý

  • Provide support to people of all gendersÌý

  • Provide support to those impacted by sexual violence at any point in their lifeÌýÌý

  • Can include immediate crisis support and intervention, information about options, referrals, advocacy and accompaniment if reportingÌýÌýÌý

  • Language interpretation availableÌýÌý

  • Online chat availableÌý

24 Hour Support Line: 519-741-8633Ìý

SASC also provides individual and group counselling, as well as support groups, and workshops.ÌýFor more information, please visit theÌý
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre - Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment CentreÌýis a 24/7 on call team of nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. The team can be accessed through the Emergency Departments at St. Mary’s General Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Confidential treatment options will be offered for those accessing the team.Ìý
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  • Can include medical care and treatment of injuries, pregnancy options, STI and drug screening, crisis support and safety planning, as well as evidence collection (survivors can talk about all or some of these topics).Ìý

How to Access:

GoÌýto the Emergency Department of St. Mary’s General Hospital or Cambridge Memorial Hospital, and request to speak to a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.ÌýThe team will be contacted to meet with you in private.Ìý

If you haveÌýquestions or to arrangeÌýcounselling,Ìýplease callÌýtheirÌýoffice at (519) 749-6994.ÌýÌý

For more information, please visit theÌý.

Additional Support Resources for Students

University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Counselling Services

Counselling Services offersÌýindividual and group counselling, as well as workshops and online coping resources.ÌýFor more information, please visitÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Counselling Services.
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Walk-in appointments are available onÌýWednesday and Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Ìý
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It is recommended that, if possible, you speak with an Intake Specialists (located at Needles Hall North) before walk-in hours begin to see when an appointment isÌýavailable.ÌýIfÌýyour concern is urgent and it is later in the day, please still go to their offices to be seen by an Intake Specialist.Ìý
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Health Services

Health Services offers a variety of medical care and treatment. For more information, please visit Health Services.

Walk-in medical appointments are not currently available. Though, students, staff and visitors to campus can receive urgent first aid treatment on a walk-in basis.

Additional Resources for Employees

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAFP)

Most employees of the University have access to the range of health and wellness programs available via Homewood Health – the University’s EAFP provider.Ìý

For more information, please visitÌýHomewood Health Services.
Campus Specific Employee Resources

Employees can also connect with the following resources:

Safety Related Resources

UW Special Constable Service Direct Line:Ìý519-888-4911
On Campus Extension:Ìý22222
Location:ÌýCommissary building

With respect to sexual violence, UW Police Services offers the following support:

  • Facilitates reports of sexual assault and/or criminal harassment to the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Regional Police ServicesÌýÌý

  • Provides safety planningÌýÌý

  • Provides referrals to services and resourcesÌýÌý

For more information, please visitÌýUW Police ServicesÌý
Victim Services of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region

Victim Services of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ RegionÌýhasÌý24/7 availability to attend the scene of a traumatic event, tragedy or crime to provide crisis intervention, critical stress debriefing, immediate emotional support and practical assistance.ÌýÌý
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They also provide:Ìý

  • support in applying for financial assistance following an experience of sexual violenceÌý

  • information about court processes if charges have been laid against those who have caused harm.Ìý
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For more information, please visitÌýÌý

Accessing Services Outside of the Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Area

  • Find your local Sexual Assault Centre run Support lineÌývia theÌýÌý

  • Find your local hospital based medical care and evidence collection siteÌývia theÌýÌý

  • Access theÌýÌýanywhere in OntarioÌý

  • Find your local Victim ServicesÌývia theÌýÌý

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