If you’ve experienced sexual violence, we can help.
What is sexual violence?
Sexual violence comes in many forms, including:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual harrassment
- Sex trafficking
Every situation is different but one thing is the same – it’s not with your consent.
What is the definition of consent?
Consent is informed, freely given, coherent, ongoing, sober, enthusiastic, specific, essential, comfortable, clear, active, reversible or changeable, and based on equal power.
What services does OSAS provide?
- Counselling and/or psychotherapy
- Navigating systems (police, courts, evidence collection, aftercare, etc.)
- Education / understanding the impacts of trauma
- Emotional support
- Safety planning and risk management
- STI testing and follow-up care
Our services are free of charge and completely confidential.
Who can access services?
You can access support through OSAS if you:
- Live in Oxford County
- Have experienced any form of sexual violence,
at any time in your life - Are a parent or caregiver of a child who has
been sexually harmed
How can I get help?
Support is available virtually or in person at Oxford County Community Health Centres in Woodstock and Tillsonburg.
Contact OSAS
Office Phone: 519.539.1111 x270
Cell Phone: 226.232.6149 (call or text)
Email: osas@oxchc.ca
Please note, OSAS is not an urgent or crisis service.
For 24/7 crisis support outside of OSAS business hours, contact our partners:
St. Joseph’s Regional Treatment Centre, London, ON:
- For urgent or immediate healthcare needs, including: evidence collection, forensics, treatment or documentation of injuries
- Call 24/7:
(519) 646-6100 x 64224
http://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-treatment-program
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford:
- For emotional support, or safety planning
- If you are in crisis
- Call 24/7:
519-539-4811 24/7 Crisis and Information Helpline
