Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of SDG&A

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Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of SDG&A Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) for Women of SDG & A is dedicated to providing support services for survivors of sexual violence & domestic abuse.

Our mission is to offer a safe & nurturing environment for women ages 16 + to heal and rebuild. Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry & Akwesasne is a non-profit, grass-root, feminist organization committed to the support of victims/survivors who have experienced sexual violence; and the prevention and elimnation of that form of violence

Our objectives are the following:

- To work towards the prevention of sexual violence and a better understanding of the impact of sexual violence by educating the community and by supporting and coordinating activities designed to identify and change societal attitudes, practices and instiutions which condone and perpetuate sexual violence
- To provide free confidential support, feminist counselling and groups to women who are survivors of sexual violence
- To provide a twenty - four hour a day, seven day a week telephone crisis line
- To improve the response to and treament of survivors of sexual violence through provision of training and information to other agencies and groups
- To support and coordinate activites which ensure the enforcement of legislation relating to issues of sexual violence
- To conduct public spirited research into, compile statistics and distribute material concerning all aspects of sexual violence specifically with a view to dissemination of research findings to the public.
- To liaise with community agencies and other feminist organizations, hosptials and police departments; to provide services in French and English, to all women throughout Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne; to recruit members who will reflect the diversity of our region, and enlist the help of volunteers who will be trained to assist, support and accompany survivors of sexual violence in dealing with hospitals, police departments, courts, family members and the community at large

En octobre, nous sensibilisons la communauté à la violence conjugale et aux signes qui peuvent passer inaperçus.La viole...
10/02/2026

En octobre, nous sensibilisons la communauté à la violence conjugale et aux signes qui peuvent passer inaperçus.

La violence n’est pas toujours physique. Elle peut se manifester par le contrôle de l’argent, l’isolement des proches, la surveillance des déplacements ou des pressions pour obtenir des activités se*****es. Ces comportements peuvent amener une personne à vivre dans la peur ou à ne plus se sentir libre de faire ses propres choix.

Nos diapositives présentent des signes courants et moins connus, abordent certains mythes et indiquent où trouver du soutien dans notre communauté.

Si une personne se confie à vous, écoutez-la, croyez-la et demandez-lui ce qui pourrait l’aider. Le soutien ne devrait jamais dépendre de sa capacité ou de sa volonté de quitter la relation.

Maison Baldwin House et le programme ASAP de l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall offrent du soutien aux personnes qui subissent de la violence conjugale. Les Services d’aide aux survivantes d’agression se****le peuvent accompagner les femmes qui ont vécu une agression se****le ou de la coercition se****le, y compris dans une relation de couple.

Vous n’avez pas besoin d’avoir toutes les réponses avant de demander de l’aide. Les coordonnées se trouvent dans la dernière diapositive.

This October, we’re raising awareness about domestic violence and the signs that can be easy to miss.Abuse is not always...
10/02/2026

This October, we’re raising awareness about domestic violence and the signs that can be easy to miss.

Abuse is not always physical. It can involve controlling someone’s money, isolating them from loved ones, monitoring their movements or pressuring them into sexual activity. These behaviours can leave someone feeling afraid or unable to make their own choices.

Our slides share common and less recognized signs, address myths and highlight support available in our community.

If someone opens up to you, listen, believe them and ask what would help. Support should never depend on whether they are ready or able to leave.

Maison Baldwin House and Cornwall Community Hospital’s Assault and Sexual Abuse Program offer support for people experiencing domestic violence. Sexual Assault Support Services can help women who have experienced sexual assault or sexual coercion, including within a relationship.

You do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Contact information is included in the final slide.

A big thank you to our wonderful volunteer yoga instructor, Jackie, and our amazing community! đź’śJackie reached out to th...
09/29/2026

A big thank you to our wonderful volunteer yoga instructor, Jackie, and our amazing community! đź’ś

Jackie reached out to the community to help provide new yoga bolsters for clients attending our yoga sessions and to restock our Self-Care Shelf.

Thank you to everyone who donated funds, products, or stopped by with items. Your generosity and support mean so much to us and the women we serve!

We are so grateful to Jackie for volunteering her time with SASS and for helping bring our community together in support of the women accessing our services.

Thank you, Jackie, and thank you to everyone who contributed! đź’ś

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Un immense merci à notre merveilleuse professeure de yoga bénévole, Jackie, ainsi qu’à notre incroyable communauté! 💜

Jackie a fait appel à la communauté afin de nous aider à offrir de nouveaux traversins de yoga aux clientes qui participent à nos séances de yoga, ainsi qu’à réapprovisionner notre étagère de soins personnels.

Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont fait un don en argent, offert des produits ou pris le temps de venir nous apporter des articles. Votre générosité et votre soutien comptent énormément pour nous et pour les femmes que nous accompagnons!

Nous sommes très reconnaissantes envers Jackie, qui offre généreusement son temps à SASS et qui contribue à rassembler notre communauté afin de soutenir les femmes qui utilisent nos services.

Merci, Jackie, et merci à toutes les personnes qui ont contribué! 💜

🧡 Office Closure | Fermeture du bureau 🧡In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our office will...
09/29/2026

🧡 Office Closure | Fermeture du bureau 🧡

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our office will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

We take this day to honour Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities, and to reflect on the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

Our office will reopen Thursday, October 1, 2026.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

🧡 Fermeture du bureau | Office Closure 🧡

À l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, notre bureau sera fermé demain, le mercredi 30 septembre 2026.

Cette journée est un moment pour honorer les survivant·e·s, leurs familles et les communautés autochtones, ainsi que pour réfléchir au chemin continu vers la vérité, la guérison et la réconciliation.

Notre bureau rouvrira le jeudi 1er octobre 2026.

🧡 Chaque enfant compte.

🧡 Truth and Reconciliation 🧡For generations, Indigenous children were taken from their families and communities and plac...
09/28/2026

🧡 Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

For generations, Indigenous children were taken from their families and communities and placed in residential schools.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission helped bring Survivors’ experiences forward and created 94 Calls to Action to support meaningful reconciliation.

September 30 is a time to learn, listen, reflect and remember.

🧡 Every Child Matters.
🧡 Today and always.

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🧡 Vérité et réconciliation 🧡

Pendant des générations, des enfants autochtones ont été séparés de leurs familles et de leurs communautés et envoyés dans des pensionnats.

La Commission de vérité et réconciliation a permis de faire entendre les expériences des survivant(e)s et a créé 94 appels à l’action pour favoriser une réconciliation significative.

Le 30 septembre est un moment pour apprendre, écouter, réfléchir et se souvenir.

🧡 Chaque enfant compte.
🧡 Aujourd’hui et toujours.

💜 Consent Awareness Week | Semaine de sensibilisation au consentement 💜From September 13–19, 2026, SASS for Women is rec...
09/14/2026

đź’ś Consent Awareness Week | Semaine de sensibilisation au consentement đź’ś

From September 13–19, 2026, SASS for Women is recognizing Consent Awareness Week.

Consent is about communication, respect and choice. It must be clear, voluntary, informed and ongoing. A person can change their mind or withdraw consent at any time—and that choice must always be respected.

Asking is respect. Listening is respect. Accepting the answer is respect.

Together, we can help build safer communities where everyone’s choices and boundaries are valued. 💜

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Du 13 au 19 septembre 2026, SASAS pour femmes souligne la Semaine de sensibilisation au consentement.

Le consentement repose sur la communication, le respect et le choix. Il doit être clair, volontaire, éclairé et continu. Une personne peut changer d’avis ou retirer son consentement à tout moment—et ce choix doit toujours être respecté.

Demander, c’est respecter. Écouter, c’est respecter. Accepter la réponse, c’est respecter.

Ensemble, contribuons à bâtir des communautés plus sécuritaires où les choix et les limites de chaque personne sont valorisés. 💜

đź’ś Labour Day Office Closure | Fermeture pour la fĂŞte du Travail đź’śPlease note that the SASS office will be closed on Mond...
09/04/2026

đź’ś Labour Day Office Closure | Fermeture pour la fĂŞte du Travail đź’ś

Please note that the SASS office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labour Day.

We wish everyone a wonderful, restful and safe long weekend! đź’ś

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Veuillez noter que le bureau de SASAS sera fermé le lundi 7 septembre 2026 à l’occasion de la fête du Travail.

Nous souhaitons à toutes et à tous un merveilleux long week-end, reposant et sécuritaire! 💜

September at SASS. 💜There’s lots happening this month!Throughout the year, SASS offers a variety of workshops, wellness ...
09/04/2026

September at SASS. đź’ś

There’s lots happening this month!

Throughout the year, SASS offers a variety of workshops, wellness activities, and opportunities for connection for both past and present clients. This September, clients can take part in Q-Tip Painting, Yoga with Jackie, and our PTSD Workshop.

We’ll also be out in the community this month! Come say hello to the SASS team at the Eastern Ontario Garlic Festival on September 19 and Culture Fest on September 26 at Lamoureux Park.

Our client workshops are available to past and present SASS clients. If you’d like to learn more about our services, upcoming activities, or how to access support, please reach out to us.

đź“§ [email protected]
📞 (613) 932-1755

We look forward to a busy September filled with creativity, connection, wellness, and community. đź’ś

09/02/2026
Sexual violence is surrounded by myths that can influence how survivors are perceived, believed and supported.Challengin...
09/02/2026

Sexual violence is surrounded by myths that can influence how survivors are perceived, believed and supported.

Challenging these misconceptions matters. There is no single way someone responds to sexual violence, no required way to behave afterward, and no timeline for reporting or seeking support.

Swipe through as we look at some common myths about sexual assault and the realities behind them, including recent Canadian data.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, SASS is here to support you.

📞 (613) 932-1755
✉️ [email protected]

You can also send us a message on Facebook.

Address

125 Amelia Street
Cornwall, ON
K6H3P1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4am
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16139321755

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