Strait Area Women's Place

04/14/2026

Thank you to the Town of Port Hawkesbury for the continued support and partnership. This year, our SAAM flag is being flown in solidarity and awareness for the month of April. 💙

Together, we stand to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote a community free from sexual violence.
Town of Port Hawkesbury

04/13/2026

We have one space available for our paint night this evening at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Center. If you are interested, please give us a call at 902-625-1614 or send us a facebook message

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04/10/2026

💙 Denim Day Awareness & Resource Expo 💙
Connecting Community. Sharing Resources. Inspiring Change.

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join Strait Area Women’s Place and community partners for a meaningful and engaging Denim Day Expo. This event brings together local organizations to share resources, raise awareness, and support survivors.

📅 April 29, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre – Arts & Crafts Room

Stop by to connect with community services, gather information, and stand in solidarity. Wear your denim to show your support!

04/09/2026

Reminder of our snack and Chat this evening! :)

04/08/2026

What Consent Really Means: FRIES
In Canada, consent means a voluntary agreement to engage in a specific activity. In our education and prevention work, we use the FRIES framework to describe what healthy consent looks like in practice:

04/07/2026

💙 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month 💙

Supporting survivors starts with listening, believing, and respecting their choices. Every conversation matters, and your response can make a meaningful difference.

Here are a few ways to support someone who discloses:
• Listen without judgment
• Believe them
• Respect their choices
• Offer resources, but don’t pressure reporting

Be a source of support and understanding in our community.

For more information or support, call: 📞 902-625-1614

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Leeside Society has grown over the past couple of years, and the addition of our Men’s Support and Community Outreach positions has been an amazing enhancement to our already wonderful organization. These roles allow even more people in our community to access the support and services they may need.

Below is the updated list of contacts for our Women’s Centre, Transition House, Men’s Support program, as well as our Outreach Workers.

04/01/2026

FYI: Staff are now in the office and Snack and Chat is a go for tonight, Wednesday April 1 from 6pm-8pm! Hope you see you there 🥰

**IMPORTANT: CHANGE THE DATE***
Snack and Chat will be Tomorrow evening (Wednesday, April 1st) from 6pm-8pm!

04/01/2026

IMPORTANT!
Due to road conditions our offices are currently closed. We will keep you posted if we open later today. Everyone stay safe if you must travel!

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04/01/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Today and every day, we stand with survivors. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And what happened to you was not your fault.
Let’s continue to raise awareness, support survivors, challenge harmful attitudes, and create communities where people feel safe to speak and be heard.

You are not alone. 💙

03/31/2026

Starting Next Week!

Please give us a call to register

Thriving After Trauma Workshop

Healing is not about “getting over it” t’s about learning how to move forward with strength, self-compassion, and support. The Thriving After Trauma Workshop is designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for individuals to explore their healing journey and build practical tools for everyday life.