Get Help at Work
Get Help at Work
Carleton University’s Sexual Assault Support Centre (CUSASC) – The Centre is an intersectional space that provides sexual violence support services to all genders. Services include: listening; providing resources; and support which are free and confidential. If you require more information, please call 613-520-5622 or email the Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Centre.
Individuals who experience workplace sexual violence should submit a report in accordance with the Sexual Violence Policy.
Receiving a Disclosure:
If you receive a disclosure, please refer to the Responding to Disclosures resource for helpful information. You can support the person by referring them to the Carleton University Sexual Assault Centre. If you require more information, please call 613-520-5622 or email the Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Centre.
If you have witnessed workplace violence or harassment, please speak to a Manager or Supervisor or to Campus Safety Services.
Disclaimer: Everyone who seeks support from the Centre will be treated with dignity. Our services are free, confidential, and available to all students, staff and faculty at Carleton.
Campus Safety Services (CSS) – CSS can support with the creation of personal safety plans, direct the installation of safety equipment, and provide support via the Safe Walk program. In the event of an emergency on campus, Campus Safety Services is to be contacted at (613) 520-4444.
- Personal Safety Plan
- Panic Pendant Wireless Personal Security Alarm Program – Campus Safety Services
- Safe Walk Program – Campus Safety Services
Disclaimer: All Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Domestic Violence (DV), and Sexual Violence (SV) reports made to CSS will be shared with the Ottawa Police Service, who may contact individuals for follow-up.
If you have any questions or concerns about privacy and confidentiality at Carleton, please visit the Privacy Office website for policies and resources, or contact the office by email.
Employee Assistance Options
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Crisis 24/7 Telephonic Access to Counsellors 1-800-668-9920
- Personal Counselling (assessment and short-term counselling)
- Therapist Guided iCBT
- Accessible from anywhere in North America
- Mental Health Coverage available through Extended Health Care
CUPE 2424 Main Office
Get Help in the Community
- Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)
- Sexual Assault Network Ottawa (SAN)
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline (1-866-863-0511)
- Minwaashin Lodge – First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities (24/7 Crisis Line 613-789-1141)
- Immigrant Women’s Services Ottawa – Support for racialized, immigrant, and refugee women facing GBV
- Ottawa Police Services – Victim Support Unit: 613-236-1222 ext. 2223 and Intimate Partner Violence Unit: 613-236-1222 ext. 7300
- Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (SASCO)
- Ottawa Distress Centre: 24 hour 613-238-3311 TEXT 343-306-5550
- Unsafe at Home Ottawa
- Access to Justice Hub – SASCO (sascottawa.com)
- Nisa Foundation – Nisa Homes Ottawa
- Sakeenah Homes
- Counselling and Family Services Ottawa