Sonhatsiwa Sexual Violence Healing Centre

Sonhatsiwa Sexual Violence Healing Centre Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre provides therapeutic counselling to those impacted by sexual violence and/or sexual exploitation.

We utilize mainstream education and Haudenosaunee culture to address the needs of the individual. Sonhatsi:wa is a word in the Mohawk language that refers to ‘becoming your true self.’

This is our hope for all those who enter: to be who you truly are, to own your true goodness and potential which is our most natural state of being beyond the pain, hurt and anger. Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre staff consists of 3 Adult Counsellors, 1 Child & Youth Counsellor, a Community Educator, an Administrative Assistant and Supervisor. Sonhatsi:wa honours individuals and families whom experienced loss through murdered and/or missing loved ones. Sonhatsi:wa has 1 Love Starts With Us Coordinator/Counsellor who strives fulfill their needs. Eligibility:
- Self referral or outside agency referred
- Priority given to Six Nations Members
- For those experiencing impacts of sexual violence (past or present)
- For those experiencing secondary effects of sexual violence
To access services at Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre, please call 519-445-4324 and speak to our Intake Worker. About Sexual Violence Counselling:
Counselling services provide holistic processes based on Ogwehoweh teachings that integrate the mind, body and spirit. The teachings, combined with mainstream counselling techniques, provide a basis for helping individuals overcome the impacts of sexual violence in a caring, non-judgmental way. The commitment to this holistic therapeutic process is based on the needs of the individual. Counsellors provide
- One on one counselling
- Educational and therapeutic groups
- Advocacy and appropriate referrals for clients to wraparound services as required
- Therapeutic retreats

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening TONIGHT from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine C...
03/18/2026

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening TONIGHT from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine Crescent in Ohsweken.

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening tomorrow from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine ...
03/17/2026

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening tomorrow from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine Crescent in Ohsweken.

⚠️Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather. If you are...
02/18/2026

⚠️Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather. If you are in need of support, please call 519-445-4324.

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02/14/2026

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‼Today is the Day‼ Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event taking place TODAY from 1:00...
02/14/2026

‼Today is the Day‼ Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event taking place TODAY from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

‼ Happening Tomorrow ‼ Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event on February 14th from 1:0...
02/13/2026

‼ Happening Tomorrow ‼ Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event on February 14th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event on February 14th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Everyone is...
02/06/2026

Deyetiyęˀnyadǫhaˀ invites you to attend our Valentines Family Fun event on February 14th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Our Deyetiyę'nyadǫha' Counsellor and Sexual Violence Community Educator had a great time with Community Living Six Natio...
01/22/2026

Our Deyetiyę'nyadǫha' Counsellor and Sexual Violence Community Educator had a great time with Community Living Six Nations "Ronatahskats" this morning and we're super happy that everyone enjoyed the hats!

Nya:weh Ganohkwasra for our cool hats to help keep us warm and for teaching us about Healthy Relationships ☺️

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening tonight from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine C...
01/21/2026

Sonhatsi:wa's Community Drop In is happening tonight from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! We're located at 15 Pine Crescent in Ohsweken.

Sonhatsi:wa's first Community Drop In of the new year is happening next Wednesday, January 21st at 15 Pine Crescent. Eve...
01/16/2026

Sonhatsi:wa's first Community Drop In of the new year is happening next Wednesday, January 21st at 15 Pine Crescent. Everyone is welcome!

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Address

15 Pine Crescent
Brantford, ON
N0A1M0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+15194450845

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