 |
KAWARTHA
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
|
|||
|
411
Water Street, Suite 102
|
|
|||
|
Peterborough,
Ontario K9H 3L9
|
||||
|
Business
Line (705) 748- 5901 Fax: (705) 741- 0405
|
||||
|
Office
Hours Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
|
||||
|
What is the 24-Hour Crisis Line
K.S.A.C. Staff respond to the crisis line at the Centre during business hours. Trained Crisis Intervention Volunteers respond to the crisis line outside of business hours. The Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. |
|||||||||||||
|
Frequently
Asked Questions
|
|
| Who can use the Crisis Line? | |
 |
Anyone who is 16 years of age or older can use the crisis line. |
|
|
Anyone younger than 16 years of age will be referred to an appropriate service. |
|
|
Many people think that they must be in extreme crisis to call the crisis line. We encourage people to call the crisis line when they are in need of support and hopefully before their stress level is extreme. |
| What can individuals talk about to Crisis Intervention Volunteers? | |
|
|
All Crisis Intervention Volunteers receive extensive Crisis Intervention Training, and therefore are prepared to deal with whatever issue is presented on the 24-Hour Crisis Line. |
|
|
In a situation where there is a better service to meet the identified needs the caller will be referred to the appropriate service. |
| What can people expect when they call the Crisis Line? | |
|
|
Free and confidential (toll free number will not show up on your phone bill) |
|
|
Calls to be returned within 5-10 minutes. |
|
|
To speak with an empathetic person. |
|
|
Be given support and information regarding sexual assault. |
|
|
Be given appropriate referrals to other services if needed. |
 |
|
|
© Kawartha
Sexual Assault Centre 2001 - 2004 All rights reserved
|
