Services
- 24 Hour Crisis & Support Line
- Online Chat and Text (available Monday – Friday from 4pm-10pm)
- Counselling
- Groups
- Accompaniments
- Youth Services
- Males
- Education and Training
- Social Advocacy
Other Services
- Individual
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Consultation
- Information & Referral
- Childcare
- Transportation
- Interpretation/Translation and ASL
- Accessibility
24 Hour Crisis & Support Line
613-544-6424 or 1-877-544-6424
Our 24-hours a day, 7 days a week Crisis and Support Line provides free, confidential, non-judgemental, specialized support for survivors of recent and/or historic sexual violence. We provide resources, accompaniments, personalized support and crisis intervention for callers of all identities. Callers do not have to give a name, leave a phone number or fill out any forms.
Chat and Text Line
We also offer a chat and text support line Monday – Friday 4pm-10pm. You can access the chat via the icon on our home page or text “hello” to 613-544-6424.
Counselling
SAC Kingston offers individual counselling for individuals of all genders and identities 12+, who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. Partners, friends and family who are seeking information on how to support a survivor are welcome to contact us. We can assist with childcare and transportation.
Our counsellors are experienced in trauma-informed care with a specialty in working with those who have experienced sexual violence. We also offer groups at no cost, throughout the year.
To set up an intake appointment, contact:
Intake Counsellor
613-545-0762 ext 106
sack@sackingston.com
For more information about upcoming groups and registration or if you would like to receive occasional emails about groups, please contact:
Coordinator of Counselling Services
613-545-0762 ext 114
Trina@sackingston.com
Education and Training:
The Community Education Program aims to promote social change through advocacy, prevention and awareness programming in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington.
What does the Community Education Program include?
- Development and facilitation of workshops upon request
- Speaking engagements (panel discussions, events, etc.)
- Annual event organizing
- Participation in committees/coalitions
- Informational material development and distribution
- Social media and website maintenance
- Public relations
For more information or to book a workshop or speaking engagement, please contact:
Community Education Coordinator
613-545-0762 ext 109
community@sackingston.com
Volunteer Program
Our Volunteer Program offers diverse opportunities for anyone 18 years and older.
- Crisis & Support Line
- Accompaniments to Hospital/Police/Court
- Community Education
- Special Events
- Social Advocacy
- Fundraising, Grant Writing
- Office Assistance
- Child Care
We offer comprehensive training and support for volunteers.
Contact us for more information:
Volunteer Coordinator
613-545-0762 ext 103
Medical and Legal Accompaniments
SAC Kingston is able to provide accompaniments:
- to the hospital
- to the police station
- to court preparation or court proceedings
Childcare
Contact us ahead of time for free childcare, on-site, by trained SAC Kingston volunteers.
Transportation
If you lack transportation or need to access financial assistance for transportation to and from appointments, please contact us for information about coverage by SAC Kingston or alternative options.
Interpretation/Translation and ASL Services
Interpretation/translation services is available in 300+ languages.
ASL is available upon request.
Accessibility
If you have any accessibility requirements related to any services that SAC Kingston offers, please contact us.