Avalon’s Services Are:

• For women 16 years of age and older
• For non-offending parents, partners and family members of women and children who have experienced sexual violence
• Free of charge; a fee for service is charged for professional development and there is a small fee for group participation (used for refreshments)
• Provided by professional staff and trained casual workers
• Confidential and non-judgmental

Avalon Centre Does Not Provide The Following:

• Services to youth under 16 years of age (the exception being through the SANE program); we do provide information, referrals and educational materials
• Services to survivors dealing with issues relating to psychosis or other critical mental illnesses
• Counselling and support groups for male survivors of sexual violence; we do provide information, referrals and educational materials
• Services for offenders
• Services relating to other forms of violence, such as ongoing partner/intimate abuse
• Counselling that is court ordered, mandated by the Family and Children’s Services Act, or mandated by other agencies
• Couples/family counseling
• Medical services beyond those provided by the SANE program
• Referrals to doctors or lawyers
• Legal advice
• The release of confidential information
• The names of survivors/victims to media or organizations looking for speakers or representation
• Self defence programs
• Shelter or safe house accommodations