Where can i get help?
You can get counselling and support from:
- a sexual assault counselling program;
- the local mental health unit;
- community support groups or women's shelters.
To get financial help, contact the Provincial Victims Program. You may be eligible for help with:
- medical expenses;
- replacing eyeglasses, etc.;
- lost wages, if you miss work;
- counselling costs.
For more information, call the Provincial Victims Office in Regina at (306) 787-3500. They accept collect calls. You may be able to get an award of money by suing the person who assaulted you. A lawyer can help you do this. To find a lawyer:
For further information on this and other areas of law, contact a library, government agency or PLEA. PLEA is a non-profit, non-govenment agency that provides a variety of legal information services to the publice. If you need legal advice, contact a lawyer.
Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA)
Saskatoon, SK
Phone: (306) 653-1868 Fax: (306) 653-1869
Email: pleasask@web.net
Website: http://www.plea.org
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