SAVIS provides free support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence, or is a supporter of a survivor, via a 24 hour crisis & support phone line, and counselors. Additionally, we provide free public education for the community on various topics.
Services
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS of Halton) offers free and confidential 24/7, one-on-one crisis counselling services, with no judgment, just support. Services can be short- or long-term in nature and are open to female-identified, male-identified and transgender people aged 16 and over who are survivors of violence, including childhood sexual abuse. SAVIS does not discriminate when it comes to race, colour, disability, age or national origin.
24/7 Support
SAVIS provides 24/7 support through our support and crisis line, offering free, confidential and non-judgmental assistance to survivors of sexual assault and violence.
Counselling
SAVIS provides free and confidential one-on-one, online and telephone counselling from a feminist perspective. We understand that women experience oppression in varying configurations and intensity depending on their individual backgrounds and this may have an additional impact on those already facing sexual abuse.
Public Education
SAVIS offers different public education workshops to schools, community members, and agencies in Halton. As part of our commitment to education, there is no cost associated with this service for schools and other not-for-profit community members.
Special Programs
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) responds to more than 3000 crisis calls a year, supporting 400 clients in our counselling program.
Support Groups & Counselling
SAVIS supports over 220 clients in our support group & counselling program.
Anti-Human Trafficking Support Services
A program dedicated to supporting survivors of Human Trafficking.
Public Education
SAVIS offers various workshops & presentation topics to schools, community, businesses & agencies.
Volunteer
Dedicated volunteers are essential to many of the programs that SAVIS operates.
