Survivor Support Space

Winter 2025 Survivor Support Space - Facilitated by SACHA

WHAT does a survivor support space look like? - Weekly sessions with facilitated conversations that will allow you to explore your experiences with trauma, coping, and relationships and gain new tools and skills through guided activities.

WHO can sign up? - Mohawk College students of any gender who have past experiences of sexual violence from any point in their lives.

WHEN is this taking place? - Tuesdays from 2 - 4 pm, starting on February 11 and ending on March 25. You can attend as many or few sessions as you’d like.

WHERE will this be held? - F116D (Board Room) at Mohawk College Fennell Campus. You can access the board room through F114 Social Inc or privately by door F116.

WHY might this be a good space for me? - To connect with other survivors to help you know you are not alone, to share your experiences in a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, survivor-centered space, and support your healing journey with guidance from SACHA facilitators.

HOW can I sign up? –  Drop into F116 Board Room at 2 pm on Tuesdays. No registration required. You can email michelle.mudge [at] mohawkcollege.ca (michelle[dot]mudge[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) with any questions or accommodation requests.

Dates, times, and themes for Winter 2025 Drop-In:

Week one: Impacts of Trauma

  • Tuesday, February 11 from 2 - 4 pm

Week two: Self-Image & Self-Compassion

  • Tuesday, February 18 from 2 - 4 pm

Week three: Coping Skills & Supports

  • Tuesday, February 25 from 2 - 4 pm

Week four: Relationships & Boundaries

  • Tuesday, March 4 from 2 - 4 pm

Week five: Conflict & Conflict Avoidance

  • Tuesday, March 11 from 2 - 4 pm

Week six: Triggers & Flashbacks

  • Tuesday, March 18 from 2 -4 pm

Week seven: Sex, Intimacy, & Vulnerability

  • Tuesday, March 25 from 2 - 4 pm

Confidentiality statement:
In an effort to make this a safer space for survivors that encourages dialogue and connection, we request that all participants respect the privacy of other attendees. Participants may share personal experiences of a sensitive nature, and it is important to respect confidentiality and not share information about others’ experiences outside of this space.

About SACHA:

You are not alone. SACHA has been working in Hamilton since 1975 to sup­port sur­vivors of sex­u­al violence and fight to end vio­lence and oppression. We is an intersectional fem­i­nist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, non-prof­it, commu­ni­ty-based orga­ni­za­tion using edu­ca­tion, advo­ca­cy, out­reach, coali­tion build­ing, com­mu­ni­ty part­ner­ships, and activism to build a world free of violence. All our services and supports are survivor-centered and adaptable to the individual(s) seeking support.

You can learn more at www.sacha.ca.

About the SRRO:

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office works to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that maximizes opportunities for student success and upholds the rights and responsibilities of the Mohawk College community.

We offer support to Survivors of gender-based and sexualized violence by assisting them in understanding and navigating reporting options under the college policy. We also provide survivors with access to support, accommodations, referrals, and resources.

You can learn more about Student Rights and Responsibilities