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Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton and Area
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Record #: HAM0566 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2013
Special Information
Public Bulletin
SACHA does serve male survivors of sexual abuse. Offers French language and Aboriginal-centered services as well. HAMmm 23 Jan 2012
Contact Information
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Address & Map
YWCA
75 MacNab St S, 3rd Flr
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
 
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Major IntersectionMacNab St S and Main St W
Office PhoneAdministration 905-525-4573
Fax905-525-7085
Crisis Phone24 Hrs 905-525-4162
TTY Phone905-525-4592
Websitewww.sacha.ca
Primary ContactMaria Contreras, Office Coordinator; Phone: ext 221
Alternate ContactLenore Lukasik-Foss, Director; Phone: ext 223; Email: lenore@sacha.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)SACHA ; Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionServices provided by SACHA include: 
 
* Provides support and advocacy to adults (16 years old and over), primarily women who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives (childhood and/or adult sexual abuse, including sexual/workplace harassment) 
* Provide 24-hour telephone support and appropriate referrals to male survivors of sexual assault 
* Provide information and education to the community about violence against women 
* Provide in-service training to health care and social service professionals, police and community groups and organizations on violence against women related issues 
* Offer specialized outreach and supports to women from racialized communities 
* Work with community institutions and organizations to provide better care for survivors of sexual violence and harassment 
* Work toward the elimination of all forms of sexual violence 
 
Major Services: 
 
For women 16 years old and over, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. 
 
SACHA provides the following services: 
 
* Provision of a 24-hour telephone support line, seven days a week. The crisis line is staffed by trained volunteers. Male and female adult survivors (16 years of age and older) and family/friends of survivors are able to access the support line 
* Accompaniment to the hospital or police station for women 
* Individual counselling and support groups for women who are survivors of rape, sexual assault, incest, childhood sexual assault and/or sexual/workplace harassment 
* Community outreach and programming for women from diverse racial and cultural communities 
* Language-specific support groups for women whose first language is not English or French 
* Public Education sessions on topics related to sexual violence and woman abuse. Education sessions presented to high school, college and university students, community groups/agencies and professionals 
* Referrals to other services as required 
 
Support of Abused Older Person: 
The entire range of support services is available to women of all ages * Counsellors will arrange off-site appointments in more conveniently located locations (excluding home visits) 
 
Intervention with Alleged Abuser: (service not provided) 
 
General business inquiries and speaking requests can be made by calling the business line. 
 
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (West Region)
HoursAdministration Mon-Fri 9 am- 5 pm * Evening counselling and public education hours available 
 
Support Line: 905-525-4162 * 24 hours, 7 days a week
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Women (Support Line and Public Education services available to men)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (9) ROCK GARDENS ; (21) UPPER KENILWORTH ; (33) SANATORIUM ; (35) COLLEGE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services ; Spanish
Print MaterialVaried resources related to sexual abuse/sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence
FundingRegional / Municipal - City of Hamilton ; Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; United Way - United Way of Burlington, Greater Hamilton
Established1975
Indexing
Service CategoriesAbuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Women ; Adult Incest Survivor Counselling ~ Women ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Women ~ Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Outreach Programs ~ Immigrant Communities ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Men ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Women ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ~ Assaulted Men ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; System Advocacy ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Women's Support Groups ~ Sexual Assault Issues
SubjectsAssaulted men ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Distress lines ; Emergencies ; Family violence ; Incest ; Self help groups ; Sexual assault ; Sexual assault victims ; Women