The Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) is a non-profit charity and community based organization established in 1983.
Our purpose is to provide survivor directed support services by women, to women, who have experienced sexual violence. We strive to increase public awareness and offer training on the issues and effects of violence against women. We also engage in action to pressure for change in the structures and systems that contribute to the practice, maintenance, and tolerance of violence, oppression, discrim
06/01/2026
Pride Month is a time to celebrate love and identity, but also to recognize the ongoing inequalities many 2SLGBTQIA+ people face. Behind every statistic are real lives and real experiences. This month, we raise awareness, honour survivors, and continue to push for safety, dignity, and change.
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/facts-stats.html
06/01/2026
Pride Month 💜
05/28/2026
In Canada, 1 in 6 people who menstruate have experienced period poverty. Beyond financial barriers, stigma and shame continue to silence conversations around menstruation (WAGE 2025). Many individuals face limited access to products, inadequate education, and a lack of supportive resources.
These barriers whether financial, social, or educational make it harder for people to access the care they need and deserve.
Today, we shed light on all of these realities and work toward breaking the stigma surrounding periods.
For support, resources or access to menstrual products, please contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
05/05/2026
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month a time to shed light on awareness, how we communicate, and how we understand and prevent sexual violence.
05/05/2026
Today we honour and remember, and we stand in solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
04/28/2026
Join us tomorrow as we wear denim in recognition of Denim Day, a global awareness day raising awareness about sexual violence and speaking against victim blaming.
04/28/2026
Thank you 💜
04/24/2026
We are proud to share our new art piece at the centre.
This work reflects the journey of our volunteers at SASC over the past year their dedication, care, and the strong sense of community they continue to build.
Created in collaboration with Maygie Mortazvi, the piece captures reflections of emotion, growth, and moments of emptiness experienced along the way. It speaks to both the challenges and the resilience within our space.
To our volunteers: thank you for the genuine effort, compassion, and commitment you bring into this work every day. You are at the heart of this community.
And a heartfelt thank you to Maggie for her incredible artistic contribution to the centre over the years. Her work beautifully represents SASC’s history telling stories of lived experiences, strength, and moments of joy through art 💜
04/21/2026
Join us for a free, trauma-informed (survivor-led), anonymous and confidential 10-week workshop focused on building skills to manage the impacts of trauma. This workshop is open to all survivors (18+).
Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for coping with:
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares
• Distressing or intrusive thoughts
• Foggy memories
• Insomnia
• Difficulty concentrating
Starting April 29
Location: Women’s Warriors Healing Garden, 2391 Pépin Court -
To register:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 613-808-1187
Funded by the Department of National Defence’s Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre
We welcome you to share only the information you’re comfortable with. For more details on our confidentiality policy, please visit our website : sascottawa.com / https://sascottawa.com/services/about/confidentiality/