24hSexual Assault Services (SAS)

Operating Principles

The Sexual Assault Services (SAS) program provides immediate assistance to survivors who have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual assault.

SAS provides survivors with the resources they need to support their healing. Additionally, this program aims to educate the broader community and work towards the prevention of all sexual violence.

Services Offered

• A 24-hour support line (250-201-2150) providing immediate emotional support, exploration of options, and resource information to survivors of sexual violence (all genders are welcome).
• Referrals to emergency counselling at the North Island Survivors' Healing Society (NISHS), and other community resources.
• Accompaniment to the hospital, police detachment, or court.
• We explain the process that a person may be facing - from police statement, to charge approval, to trial.
• We will keep the person updated on the status of the police investigation and court case. We will prepare the person for being a witness and accompany them to trial if requested.
• We provide assistance with completing the Crime Victim Assistance Program application, Victim Impact Statement, BC Housing applications, etc.
• We will inform a person of their rights under the Victims of Crime Act.
• We will make all appropriate referrals to meet the needs of the person.
• We can assist in the development of a Safety Plan.
• We provide educational sessions and information to the community.

Population Served

• This response program is available to individuals of all genders (men, women, transgender, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming individuals) and of all ages. 
• Service is provided to people from Campbell River, Gold River (Nootka Sound), and surrounding areas (Quadra & Cortes Islands, Sayward)

Clients can self-refer to our program by calling or texting 250-201-2150 at anytime.

Languages Spoken

• English

Current Organizational Partnerships

The Sexual Assault Services (SAS) program is a free program administered by Campbell River Family Services Society and funded by the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. SAS is provided by the following partnering agencies:

- North Island Survivors' Healing Society (NISHS)
- Campbell River & North Island Transition Society (CRNITS)
- Campbell River Family Services Society (CRFSS)
 
 

If you would like to find out more information about the program, you can also email SAS@crfs.ca or find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CRGRSAS