Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. provides crisis intervention, support and information to survivors and secondary victims of sexual assault in north-eastern Manitoba. The Centre works closely with regional service providers and community organizations to ensure survivors and their loved ones receive the best possible support following a sexual assault. Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre is a registered charitable organization.
Our goals are:
- to improve services available to survivors of sexual assault in north-eastern Manitoba
- to empower and support survivors of sexual assault as we work towards the elimination of the crime of sexual assault
- to educate community members on sexual assault in order to increase understanding and awareness of sexual assault and the long-term effects on survivors and their families and communities
- to share information and resources for the purposes of enhancing and informing sexual assault program development and research in Manitoba and Canada
- to develop and maintain an organization of people working to provide services for sexual assault survivors and the communities of the region.
Our Clients include:
Adults, youth and children, male and female, regardless of their race, religion, colour, socio-economic status, age, ability or sexual orientation in the north-eastern region of Manitoba. There are approximately 39,000 residents in the region.
Financial support:
Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. is a
registered charitable organization. Donations to support our programs are
gratefully accepted and receipts for tax purposes will be issued. Your
financial contributions can be mailed to:
Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc.,
Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. Board of Directors:
Secretary – Marlene Hall
Treasurer – Cindy Litke
Executive Director – Holly Parcey
Our programs:
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SADI Projects: SADI involves the development and delivery of educational projects for youth. Our projects are designed to address the root causes of sexual violence and relationship violence. We focus on providing yout with information to encourage healthy choices and healthy relationships.
Volunteer opportunities:
The SARAH volunteer's role is to provide emotional support to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones at hospital following a sexual assault. The SARAH Worker acts as support for the survivors when dealing with medical staff and police. Workers are scheduled on call one week every two months and contacted by pager or cellphone. We are currently recruiting in the region for program volunteers. Our volunteers have varied life, education and work experiences but all see the value of supporting victims of sexual violence.
Our next SARAH Volunteer Training will take place in the fall of 2012. Please watch for recruitment notices in local papers.
If you live or work within 30 minutes of a NEHA hospital in north eastern Manitoba and are interested in a volunteer position as a SARAH Support Worker please email sarah@granite.mb.ca or call 753-3150.
We also have a variety of volunteer opportunities with the Board. Directors attend Board business meetings every two months, with optional educational meetings alternating months. There are also short term tasks and projects that require helping hands. If a Board commitment doesn't fit your schedule perhaps working on a committee will meet your needs. Those interested in learning more about a Director position or short term committee opportunities can contact Holly at sarah@granite.mb.ca or 753-3150