Nahnahda-Wee-ee-Waywin Sioux Lookout Sexual Assault and Counselling Centre - Sioux Lookout

Application

Call, email or drop in; self-referral or third party referral, with consent; an intake process/appointment is generally required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Survivors of sexual violence 16 years and older, as well as family members, non-offending partners and friends

Fees

None

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Sioux Lookout

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services:

Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals

a 24 hour telephone crisis line
individual counselling and support groups
legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
information on alternatives to legal justice system
public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
all services confidential
Trans/ gender diverse positive environment

Provides services to female and male survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse, including human trafficking survivors

Service offered include:

Counselling

One-on-one trauma informed counselling
Crisis counselling and intervention
Group counselling

Client Advocacy

Accompaniment, advocacy and referrals to police, court, hospital, lawyers, social services and community agencies
Support and assistance throughout the process

Support Groups

Female and male survivors of sexual assault and/or abuse
Youth and teens support
Historic sexual abuse