Women's Support Network of York Region

Sexual Assault Centre

The Women's Support Network of York Region's mission is to eradicate sexual violence.

Organization Information

Address: 109 - 1110 Stellar Dr, Newmarket, Ontario

Phone Number: (905) 895-3646

Crisis Line: 905.895.7313 / 1.800.263.6734 (toll free)

Chat Support: https://womenssupportnetwork.ca/

Email: info@womenssupportnetwork.ca

Web: https://womenssupportnetwork.ca/

Hours of operation: 24/7, Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)

 

Services Available:
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
Sexual Assault Individual Counselling Services
Sexual Assault Group Counselling Services
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Community-based advocacy services
Survivor engagement groups

Organization Located In: Rural/Urban Mix (population 30,000-99,999)

 

Languages Available: English, French

Translation Services: Yes

Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Web-based chat, Phone

Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Web-based chat, Phone

Accessibility: Yes, fully

Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes

Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire

Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Francophone survivors
Indigenous survivors
LGBTQ+
Newcomer
Older Adults
Sex workers
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals

Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework (Policy Available Online), Trauma-Informed - Policy Available Online, Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (Policy Available Online), Harm Reduction (Policy Available Online), Service Trans and Non-Binary (Policy Available Online), Informed-Consent (Policy Available Online), Sex-Work Positive – Policy Available Online, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities

Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), Public Transportation for programming/appointments

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Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

Aboriginal Shelters of OntarioOntario Coalition of Rape Crisis CentresOntario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centresaction ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes LogoFamily Service OntarioOntario Network of Victim Service Providers