Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa
P.O. Box 4441, Station "E" K1S 5B4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Hi Nasim & Amina, Please find the attached email below to copy & paste to send to your network for the documentary! ---------- Forwarded message ---------... From: Young Women Project Coordinator Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM Subject: A SASC Ottawa Documentary: Hush, Hush to Me Too- We're Still Here (Victim and Survivors of Crime Week) To: Andrea Potvin Dear Community Member, In light of the upcoming 2020 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week from November 22nd-28th, The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa would like to invite you to join us in a virtual premiere of: Hush, Hush to Me Too- We're Still Here. SASC has been supporting survivors of violence for approximately 40 years. Our approach is survivor-directed, meaning our information comes from survivors directly and survivors lead their own personal journey on their path of healing. From the hush hush era where being silent about your experiences was the only way, to the me too movement which insists on achieving empowerment by breaking your silence, SASC’s history is rich, and its identity ever evolving. Documentary Screening Dates & Times: Wednesday, November 25th from 2:00pm-4:00pm (EST) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97253650357 Meeting ID: 972 5365 035 Friday, November 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm (EST Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97206877703 Meeting ID: 972 0687 7703 We would like to thank the Department of Justice for funding this project.

Staying home is essential to keeping everyone safe and healthy right now, but we understand home may not be a safe space for everyone. That’s why our support lines are here for you. If you need support, give us a call at 613-234-2266 or text us at 613-209-2272

For 37 years, SASC Ottawa has been a leading service in the community providing survivor directed, confidential support to the community. If you're looking for more information about our services, please visit http://sascottawa.com/services From our 24/7 support line to our specialized programs of direct support, we're here to prioritize the needs of survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. If you're looking for information to donate directly, visit https://sascottawa.com/support-our-work/

Folks, we are following protocol of Ottawa Public Health to do our best to slow potential for this virus to spread. We are here to provide support and want to recognize that survivors are contending with multiple things, on a daily basis not least of which includes a pandemic. We are suspending all in-person support sessions and groups until further notice. Individuals who are on our lists for individual support sessions will be offered support via phone or by Zoom. We understand that these are not the most equitable options. Our 24-hour support line (613) 234-2266 will continue to operate. If you need to get in touch with a peer support worker and are not sure how, please e-mail us at [email protected]. We will be in the centre to check messages on our office line, (613) 725-2160.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Virtual Vigil December at 6:00 p.m. It can be accessed at www.facebook.com/womenseventnetwor...k Although there will not be an in-person vigil this year, we welcome visitors to bring a real or handmade rose to the Women’s Monument located at Minto Park (102 Lewis St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0S7) throughout the day. If possible, please take a photo of yourself placing your rose onto the monument and post it on social media with the #Dec6, #Dec62020, #16days, #ÉcolePolytechnique, #NotForgotten. For those attending, please practice physical distancing. Organized by the Ottawa Women’s Event Network

SASC has two new evening Zoom support groups starting in October! Survivors for Childhood Abuse starting October 7th General Support Group starting October 8th... To register and to get more information, please contact [email protected]

To our community members, survivors, and allies, The OCRCC and a number of Sexual Assault Centres across the province are saddened to announce the postponement ...of our Take Back The Night Virtual Edition. With safety precautions around Covid-19 and regulations on hosting large events we want to bring to survivors across the province the best Virtual Take Back The Night that we can. The virtual event will take place later this Fall. Stay tuned for updates! Follow the #TBTNVIRTUAL hashtag for updates or check back on our Facebook event page and the OCRCC website where updates will be shared. In these uncertain times it is important that we take the time to create an event that engages survivors, and that truly encompasses our theme for 2020 which focuses on honouring and supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour) Survivors in sharing their stories. We recognize that BIPOC survivors have long been silenced by systemic racism and face an increased risk of experiencing sexual and physical violence. We want to provide space for BIPOC survivors and their voices. We want to acknowledge the barriers that racism creates for BIPOC survivors when they are accessing support and we want to work towards dismantling these systems within our own communities. We would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to our speakers and community members who submitted pieces for our Take Back The Night Video. We can't wait to showcase your words and art soon, and we hope to do them justice. We would like to give a special thank you to Black Women In Motion, who partnered with us to support community submissions. We will have updates on our rescheduled Take Back The Night Virtual Edition, please stay tuned! Women In Crisis - Algoma Inc. Huronia Transition Homes Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District Sexual Assault Centre of Brant Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Counselling Centre of East Algoma - Education Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Kenora Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre Kingston Anova Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa Ottawa-Rape-Crisis-Centre Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia Lambton Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Abuse Centre Thunder Bay Timmins and Area Women in Crisis SACHA Male Allies Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Women's Support Network Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis

Tune in live at 5PM for another episode of our instagram live series #askasupportworker with our Young Womyn Project! Today, we’ll be discussing survivor experiences with flashbacks & fragmented memories.... For more episodes, head over to our IGTV to see full versions of the topics we’ve covered! #sascottawa #askasupportworkerseries #youngwomynproject

Hi Everyone, Unfortunately this event will not be happening today has been postponed until further notice. Please follow the event page to see updates!

Only TEN more days!! The OCRCC is teaming up with Draw the Line and multiple sexual assault centres across Ontario up to bring you a #TBTNVirtual experience, wi...th guest speakers and survivor submission pieces! Together, across the province, we will be joining in solidarity with survivors and allies to connect and highlight BIPOC experiences in relation to sexual and/or gender-based violence #TBTNVirtual will be streamed from YouTube for free on Sept 24 from 5-7pm, anyone is welcomed to attend If you are a BIPOC survivor sexual violence and would like to submit a relevant written piece, recorded reading of your writing or photo of your art to be showcased during this event, please see our Facebook event page for more details, or email [email protected] Event schedule and YouTube link to be released soon; follow the OCRCC #TBTNVirtual event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/248573782931486/) for updates *If you are unable to watch the event during the scheduled time, the link will still be available for viewing afterwards* #OntarioSACs #Survivorhood #BIPOC #Survivors OCRCC Women In Crisis - Algoma Inc. Huronia Transition Homes Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District Sexual Assault Centre of Brant Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey Counselling Centre of East Algoma - Education Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Kenora Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre Kingston Anova Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Niagara Sexual Assault Centre, CARSA Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa Ottawa-Rape-Crisis-Centre Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia Lambton Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Abuse Centre Thunder Bay Timmins and Area Women in Crisis SACHA Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Women's Support Network Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis

Tune in live at 5PM for another episode of our instagram live series #askasupportworker with our Young Womyn Project! Today, we’ll be discussing survivor experiences with flashbacks & fragmented memories.... For more episodes, head over to our IGTV to see full versions of the topics we’ve covered! #sascottawa #askasupportworkerseries #youngwomynproject

Did you know that we have evening text support? Confidential and a compliment to our 24/7 support line, a trained Support Worker is available to hold space and answer any of your questions. Everyday 6-10PM. ... #sascottawa #endGBV #believesurvivors #textsupport

Say hello to our new Evening Text Support! Confidential and a compliment to our 24/7 support line, a trained Support Worker is available to hold space and answer any of your questions. Everyday 6-10PM. ... #sascottawa #endGBV #believesurvivors #textsupport

We're back with another episode of our #Askasupportworkerseries on Instagram Live! Tomorrow, we'll be covering the topic of self-esteem as a survivor with our Young Womyn Project Tune in tomorrow at 4PM. For full episodes of our series, head over to @sascottawa's IGTV! #sascottawa #selfesteem #askasupportworker #youngwomynproject

Tune in this evening on our Young Womyn Project instagram to watch our collaboration with Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa / Bureau des services à la jeunesse

Every Thursday, we'll be doing an #InstagramLive answering your questions for our #askasupportworker series with our Young Womyn Project coordinator. Tomorrow, we're covering media depictions of sexual violence. Tune in and send us your Q's! #sascottawa #werestillhere

Reminder that SASC Ottawa now has evening text support! Confidential and a compliment to our 24/7 support line, a trained Support Worker is available to hold space and answer any of your questions. Everyday 6-10PM. ... #sascottawa #endGBV #believesurvivors #textsupport

Sexual assault Centres have a vital role in your community. Ontario’s network of 30 English-language sexual assault centres provide counselling, survivor advoca...cy, prevention education, and more. Centres across the province work with survivors of sexual violence and their unique experiences. Supporting your local Centre supports the wellbeing of those you care for and your larger community. Learn more about your local Centre: www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/support #OntarioSACs #WeSupportSurvivors Women In Crisis - Algoma Inc. Huronia Transition Homes Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District Sexual Assault Centre of Brant Women's House Serving Bruce & Greyy Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Counselling Centre of East Algoma - Education Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Kenora Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre Kingston Anova Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Niagara Sexual Assault Centre, CARSA Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa Ottawa-Rape-Crisis-Centre Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia Lambton Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Abuse Centre Thunder Bay Timmins and Area Women in Crisis SACHA Male Allies Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR) Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Women's Support Network Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis

Say hello to our new Evening Text Support! Confidential and a compliment to our 24/7 support line, a trained Support Worker is available to hold space and answer any of your questions. Everyday 6-10PM. ... #sascottawa #endGBV #believesurvivors #textsupport