StreetWorks is an injection drug use and AIDS prevention program. A free and anonymous service, StreetWorks provides materials and education for safer injection as well as for safer sex. Needle exchange service is based on 1:1 exchange. That being said, no one will be turned away from the service because they do not have any used syringes to return.

Exchange services take place in the StreetWorks office located in the AIDS Niagara offices at 111 Church Street, St. Catharines, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing daily for lunch hour between 12:30 and 1:30.

The StreetWorks Van is available for exchange services Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. StreetWorks staff can be reached by calling the cell phone number (905) 328-6715 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on the designated outreach evenings to speak to a staff member directly.

At all other times, clients have the option of leaving a message or calling the AIDS Niagara office and asking to speak to a StreetWorks staff person during regular business hours (905) 984-8684.

StreetWorks serves Niagara Region - we can arrange to meet people where they feel comfortable receiving services - at home, on the street, wherever.
STREET WORKS OFFICE (905) 984-8684
MOBILE VAN (905) 328-6714

  

 

STREET SMARTS
(Boys and Girls Club of Niagara)

Street Smarts is part of a program directed to the youth at risk from the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. The Boys and Girls Club are committed to assisting youths to reach their own potential based on the Club’s Core Values, and its ability to create opportunities in an encouraging, fun and safe environment. The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara will provide programs and services to youth at risk.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
(905) 357-2444

 

Niagara Regional Police Service

The Niagara Regional Police Service understands the desire of victims to remain anonymous and supports the Bad Date Line in an effort to identify potential serial offenders preying upon victims who they believe will not report the attack to police. The Bad Date line does not subscribe to caller ID and no attempts will be made to identify callers.

It is preferred that victims contact police directly to report an assault so that a proper investigation can be conducted and ensure a predator is removed from the street. The NRPS treats all victims fairly and equitably. If you wish to speak with an officer regarding an assault or receive more information regarding the investigation process, you may contact the Investigative Analysis Unit directly at

(905) 688-4111 Ext. 5160.

 


C.A.R.S.A.

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Open to male and female survivors

  • 24 hour crisis line (may call collect)
  • to provide support at the hospital

COUNSELLING SERVICE

Open to survivors 16 years and over
  • Short-term crisis counselling
  • Individual counselling
  • Groups for adult survivors of incest, child sexual abuse and sexual assault
  • For survivors of recent and past sexual abuse

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Call and talk to us about your needs.

We will assist you or direct you to the appropriate services.

CRISIS LINE:
(905) 682-4584

 

 

SEXUAL ASSAULT / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM - NIAGARA
S.A.D.V.

The S.A.D.V. is a regional program, which provides immediate, confidential, and individualized service to female or males that have recently been sexually assaulted. This service is located at The St. Catharines General Hospital (SCGH) Emergency Department and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who should come to the S.A.D.V.

Individuals who have been sexually assaulted within the last 3 days. If you have been sexually assaulted more than 3 days ago, we strongly encourage you to seek medical attention from your local STD Clinic, Birth Control Centre or your family physician.

What should you do if you are sexually assaulted?

You should get help right away. As a result of a sexual assault, you may:

  • Experience emotional trauma that can disrupt your life
  • Be exposed to sexually transmitted infections (STI)
  • Become pregnant
  • Suffer physical injuries

Even if you have not used our emergency service, if you have been sexually assaulted within the last two years, you can access our professional counselling service by calling S.A.D.V.

S.A.D.V.
(905) 684-7271 Ext. 5300.