The Lanark County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program is funded by the Ministry of Health through the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospitals to provide specialized medical and nursing care to victims of sexual and intimate partner violence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are provided to persons of all gender identities and ages in Lanark County.
Mobile/Home Based Services
Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
Nova Vita works to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children’s programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy.
Family Transition Place
Family Transition Place – Our Mission is to support the holistic well-being of those affected by gender-based violence and promote healthy relationships and community, through education.
Victim Services of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry & Akwesasne
At the Victim Services of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry & Akwesasne, our program objectives are:
• To provide early assistance and support, information and referrals to individuals affected
by crime and tragic circumstances, both in-person or remotely;
• To reduce the likelihood of further harm by helping a client identify and address safety
issues; and
• To help clients identify their needs and concerns and develop strategies to address them.
Marjorie House
Marjorie House is an emergency shelter that works towards a world where all women are safe and equal participants.
Family Services of Peel
Through leadership, research, collaboration and innovation, we support families and individuals in Peel to transform their lives.
Maison Interlude House
Maison Interlude House is a Francophone organization offering a range of services, in French and in English, in the counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to help support women, their children and youth, in building a future without violence.
Birchway Niagara
Birchway Niagara provides safe shelter and outreach supports for individuals experiencing gender-based violence. We will be a shoulder to lean on, a voice to advocate for, a space to feel safe in, an ally to trust, a guide to navigate, and a counsellor to heal for everyone affected by abuse of all forms.
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre Sarnia-Lambton
The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to:
* Assisting victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse
* Ensuring that a comprehensive range of crisis, support, counselling, information and advocacy services is available to those who have been sexually assaulted and sexually abused.
* Encouraging coordination and networking among organizations providing services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse.
* Working towards the prevention and elimination of coercive sexual behaviour.
Victim Services of Brant
Victim Services of Brant is a community based agency that assists emergency services in providing accessible, confidential. client centered support to victims of crime, tragic circumstance and disaster.
