Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) 24 hour response line: 1-833-577-SANE (7263)
Services
The Women's Centre offers a variety of services including:
We strive to be as accessible, reaching women and girls throughout the Tri-Counties by offering programs and services, satellite offices, a toll free number and a primary location in Yarmouth. By providing the tools to intervene in crisis situations that women and girls face, we are able to relieve poverty and other barriers in their lives: we are here to offer women and girls our assistance as they move forward in achieving their educational, work, and life goals.
- Individual supportive counseling and advocacy
- Programming based on the needs and wants of women
- Accompaniment to appointments (lawyer, doctor, court, Community Services, etc)
- Providing assistance filling out applications, resumes, or government forms
- Free pregnancy testing, condoms and inclusive, non-judgmental sexual health & reproductive health information
- Working on Community Development issues such as housing, food security, women's health, sexual violence, women's and youth access to community based health services, as well as youth and illicit drugs
- Specialized Trauma Counselling Services for survivors and victims of sexualized violence.
- Support and navigation for survivors and victims of sexualized violence.
We strive to be as accessible, reaching women and girls throughout the Tri-Counties by offering programs and services, satellite offices, a toll free number and a primary location in Yarmouth. By providing the tools to intervene in crisis situations that women and girls face, we are able to relieve poverty and other barriers in their lives: we are here to offer women and girls our assistance as they move forward in achieving their educational, work, and life goals.
Women's Centre News & Upcoming Events
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (Lunenburg and Queens Counties)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (Tri Counties)
SANE Response Available at South Shore Regional Hospital and Valley Regional Hospital
PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2019 SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL The Tri County Women’s Centre launches the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program today, October 1, 2019. SANE trained, registered nurses will provide 24/7 medical and forensic response to sexual assault at South Shore Regional Hospital. The service is available to all survivors and victims of recent (within the last 120 hours) sexual assault, aged 13 years and older. Someone wishing to access the SANE nurses can call 1-833-577-SANE (7263) or go to the South Shore Regional Hospital Emergency Department. The SANE Program strives to provide sensitive, professional care in a manner that restores control to those who are survivors and victims of sexual assault. Focusing on the physical and emotional needs during a very vulnerable time, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners will also make referrals to help meet the person’s psychological, social, and legal needs. They have access to other community partners who can help through the Sexual Assault Services Lunenburg Queens (SASLQ) network. SASLQ organizations include: Second Story Women’s Centre, Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County, Harbour House Transition House, Bridgewater Police Service, RCMP, Victim Services, Schools Plus, NSCC, South Shore Family Resource Centre and Family Services of Western Nova Scotia. Any of these organizations can be contacted for advice, direction or support. “We continue to work towards a collaborative effort among community partners who can play a role in the provision of responsive and trauma-informed services,” says interim SASLQ Coordinator, Stacey Godsoe. “We are excited to provide this service at South Shore Regional Hospital. The SANE Program is a part of efforts to increase access to medical treatment, forensic evidence collection and community support referrals, said Shana Vidito, SANE Program Coordinator. “Our SANE team of nurses and community partners have worked diligently to prepare for the launch of the program.” Lisanne Turner, Executive Director of the Tri County Women’s Centre, is looking forward to building the program; “this launch is the result of both community partnerships and support from the Nova Scotia Health Authority. We will continue to work with the community to ensure survivors and victims have access to the supports they need.” The Western Nova Scotia SANE Program is a contract service for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. For more information about the SANE Program, please visit http://www.tricountywomenscentre.org/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program.html. For further information, contact: Shana Vidito SANE Coordinator Tri County Women’s Centre 902-300-4240 shana@tricountywomenscentre.org Lisanne Turner Executive Director Tri County Women’s Centre 902-742-0085 lisanne@tricountywomenscentre.org |
PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2019 SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL The Tri County Women’s Centre launches the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program today, October 1. SANE trained registered nurses will provide 24/7 medical and forensic response to sexual assault at Valley Regional Hospital. The service is available to all survivors and victims of recent (within the last 120 hours) sexual assault, aged 13 years and older. Someone wishing to access the SANE nurses can call 1-833-577-SANE (7263) or go to the Valley Regional Hospital Emergency Department. The SANE Program strives to provide sensitive, professional care in a manner that restores control to those who are survivors and victims of sexual assault. Through a community team approach, the program aims to respond to many aspects of the individual’s needs, including physical, psychological, social, and legal. “We are excited to provide this service at Valley Regional Hospital. The SANE Program is a part of efforts to increase access to medical treatment, forensic evidence collection and community support referrals, said Shana Vidito, SANE Program Coordinator. “Our SANE team of nurses and community partners have worked diligently to prepare for the launch of the program.” Lisanne Turner, Executive Director of the Tri County Women’s Centre, is looking forward to building the program: “this launch is the result of community partnerships and support from NSHA. We will continue to work with the community to ensure survivors and victims have access to the supports they need.” The Western Nova Scotia SANE Program is a contract service for the Nova Scotia Health Authority, funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. For more information about the SANE Program, please visit http://www.tricountywomenscentre.org/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-program.html. -- For further information, contact Shana Vidito SANE Coordinator Tri County Women’s Centre 902-300-4240 shana@tricountywomenscentre.org Lisanne Turner Executive Director Tri County Women’s Centre 902-742-0085 lisanne@tricountywomenscentre.org |
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Fall Newsletter
Thank you, Shoppers Drug Mart!
Since 2002, each Shoppers Drug Mart location has participated annually in a community health celebration called Growing Women's Health (formerly Tree of Life). This year the Digby store team has chosen The Tri County Women's Centre- Digby Outreach Office as its Growing Women's Health beneficiary. This organization depends on the support of all of us to continue to serve our community and improve the quality of community based women's health. Shoppers Drug Mart believes that when Canadian women are healthy and well, Canada is healthy and well.
Funds from this program are used to develop and offer programming specifically for women to assist with their health and well being, including a healthy cooking program for women on low income budgets in Digby. Along with raising money in the store, people are able to donate on-line by visiting the Growing Women's Health website.
The Women's Centre would like to thank the Shoppers Drug Mart in Digby for their ongoing support!
Funds from this program are used to develop and offer programming specifically for women to assist with their health and well being, including a healthy cooking program for women on low income budgets in Digby. Along with raising money in the store, people are able to donate on-line by visiting the Growing Women's Health website.
The Women's Centre would like to thank the Shoppers Drug Mart in Digby for their ongoing support!
