If you’re not sure what to do or where to turn, a good starting point is talking with the Sexual Violence Response Coordinator.
You can talk with her about what happened to you. She’ll listen and, when you’re ready, she’ll also give you information about what your options are, how you can find more support and what next steps you might consider taking.
Natalie Lafleur, MSW, RSW (she/her)
Sexual Violence Response Case Manager
University Hall (UH) 107
lafleurn@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 20909
Campus Support
Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office More Info
McMaster’s Equity and Inclusion Office provides support and advocacy for issues related to sexual assault and harassment through the Sexual Violence Response Coordinator.
Student Wellness Centre Contact Us
The Student Wellness Centre provides counselling, medical services, and wellness education.
WGEN (Women and Gender Equity Network) More Info
The MSU Women and Gender Equity Network (WGEN) is a peer support driven service that caters to women, trans folk, people who identify outside the gender binary, gender non-conforming folk and all survivors of sexual and gender-based violence from all gender identities. WGEN provides a safe(r) space on campus for people to go and feel safe, talk about articles and issues in the media, make friends, and bond through common experiences. The space also has a library with a number of resources available for the McMaster community to use.
905-525-9140 ext. 20265
Community Support
SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre - Hamilton Area) More Info
Provides confidential, anonymous 24-hour nonjudgmental telephone support for adults who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives; will provide accompaniment to hospital or police station for survivors wishing to seek medical attention or report; counselling services & public education.
24-hour Support Line: 905-525-4162
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre More Info
Is an adult out-patient centre located in McMaster Children’s Hospital, operating a 24/7 response team to the General Hospital and the Juravinski Hospital to respond to survivors of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence.
If you have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence, and you need medical attention please go to the Emergency Department at the Hamilton General or the Jurvanski Hospital. If you are under 18, please go to Emergency at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) Learn More
Get free counselling and information on sexual violence from a sexual assault centre in Ontario.
Assaulted Women's Helpline More Info
Free, anonymous and confidential telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
We provide crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 24/7/365.
GTA: 416-863-0511
GTA TTY: 416-364-8762
Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511
Toll-free TTY: 1-866-863-7868