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Resources and Support

Individuals who disclose that they have experienced sexual violence will be provided support services and will be treated with dignity and respect at all times by the University and its representatives. A person affected by sexual violence is not required to report an incident of or make a complaint about sexual violence under the formal complaint process of this Policy in order to obtain support and services, or in order to receive appropriate accommodation for their needs.

To assist in navigating the Policy, please see the high-level overview (one-pager) of how to formally report an experience of sexual violence.

Policy Resources

On Campus Support Services

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Health and Counselling Services

Counselling Services is open to all current students for both in-person and virtual appointments. Different types of counselling is available to suit your needs. Visit the website or contact HCS to learn more.

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Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Centre

Provides support and resources to those affected by sexual violence. All survivors of sexual assault, whether the assault occurred recently or in the distant past, on or off campus, can get support at the Centre.

Community Support Services and Resources

CALACS Appui Individuel

many services for supporting survivors in French

Carlington Community Health Centre Violence Against Women

individual counselling and group therapy for survivors of abuse

Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma

individual, couples and group therapy for survivors

Counselling and Family Services Ottawa Programs and Services

broad range of counselling and support services in both English and French for men, women and children

  • Counselling and Family Services (CFS) Ottawa provides many options for people facing challenges with mental health issues and gender-based violence, including walk-in counselling and specialized programs for all demographics.
  • Contact: 613-233-8478
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Programs Against Violence

crisis intervention, support and counselling for women experiencing domestic violence

  • The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (EORC) is a social safety net organization that provides support to victims of violence along with other vulnerable members of the community. Counsellors are committed to aiding and educating women to ensure they reach their goals.
  • Contact: 613-741-6025, info@eorc-creo.ca
  • 24/7 helpline: 613-745-4818
Family Services Ottawa Anti-Violence Counselling Program

individual and group counselling on an affordable, sliding scale

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa Crisis Intervention and Counselling

support for immigrant women who have experienced abuse in relationships

Kind Space – Be Kind to Your Mind

free short-term therapy for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in the Ottawa/National Capital Region

Men & Healing  – Services

male-focused psychotherapy for individuals struggling with emotional challenges or trauma

  • Men & Healing is a mental health organization utilizing psychotherapy approaches targeted towards men to heal trauma and emotional challenges. Sliding-scale payments are available for students and marginalised groups.
  • Contact: 613-482-9363, info@menandhealing.ca
Minwaashin Lodge Counselling

plethora of short and long-term counselling options for Indigenous women and children

  • Minwaashin Lodge provides individual and group counselling services to Indigenous women and children suffering from violence or the effects of the residential school system.
  • Contact: 613-741-5590, crisis@minlodge.com
  • Crisis line: 613-789-1141
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women

organization dedicated to education and prevention of gender-based violence

Ottawa Police Service

reporting of sexual assault and child abuse

  • The Ottawa Police Service assists and supports survivors of sexual assault sensitively with a goal is to identify, arrest and prosecute the person(s) responsible and to prevent further crimes from happening.
  • General Inquiries: 613-236-1222
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre

free counselling (individual and group by phone/virtual/in-person)

  • The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) therapists offer safe and compassionate spaces for counselling. Counsellors at ORCC specialize in supporting people who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence using a trauma-informed approach.
  • Online intake form for counselling
  • Chat and text support: 613-544-6424 (available noon to midnight, 7 days/week)
  • Emotional support line: 613-562-2333
Sexual Assault Support and Partner Abuse Care

private and confidential trauma-sensitive medical care

  • The Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus is a team of specialized health professionals who are available on site, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide private and confidential trauma-sensitive medical care to any person 16 years of age and older who has experienced sexual or intimate partner violence in our greater Ottawa region.
  • Contact: 613-798-5555 x 13770, sa_dv@toh.ca
Sexual Assault Support Centre Ottawa Individual Support

free in-person sexual assault support and counselling

Somerset West Community Health Centre Counselling Services for the Black Community

appointment-based counselling services for the Black community

Somerset West Community Health Centre Counselling Services for the Chinese Community

walk-in and appointment-based counselling services in English, Mandarin and Cantonese

Unsafe at Home Ottawa

online support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Gender-Based Violence Counselling Program

individual and group counselling for women who have been abused by a significant other

Policy Resources

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence

If someone discloses sexual violence to you, your reaction can influence their next steps. The Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence guide explains the impacts of sexual violence and how to respond appropriately.

Formally Reporting an Experience of Sexual Violence

If someone has experienced sexual violence, they can choose their next steps. If they decide to file a formal complaint under the Sexual Violence Policy, this step-by-step guide outlines the process.

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