Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre

What Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre does

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. is a registered Canadian charitable organization (#898311709 RR 0001) headquartered in Pinawa, Manitoba, that provides crisis support, counselling, and prevention services to survivors and secondary survivors of sexual violence across the Interlake-Eastern Manitoba region. The organization serves individuals aged 13 and older, students in grades 6-12, and community institutions, addressing a documented gap in which an estimated 1,000+ sexual assaults occur annually in north eastern Manitoba and 81% of community survey respondents identified small-town dynamics and service access as critical problems.

The organization's portfolio centers on three core program lines: SARAH (Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing), which delivers 24/7 crisis support at RCMP detachments and emergency departments plus short- and long-term counselling and support groups; SADI (Sexual Assault Discussion Initiative), a school-based prevention education program funded by the Manitoba Government's Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program and delivered across grades 6, 8, 10, and 12; and Reaching Out, a community engagement and workplace training program covering sexualized violence, consent, trauma-informed response, and digital safety. Supporting service lines include Third Party Reporting (anonymous police reporting), Project SMOKE festival crisis support, and the planned SARAH's House facility in Selkirk. The technology stack is not proprietary; operations rely on trauma-informed service methodologies, traditional healing practices, and partnership-driven service distribution through hospitals, schools, RCMP detachments, and festivals.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of individual and organizational charitable donations (accepted via CanadaHelps, ShopandShare.ca, e-transfer, and mail) and government grants, primarily from the Manitoba Government for the SADI program. All services are provided free of charge to maximize accessibility for survivors in rural communities where geographic isolation, small-town dynamics, and limited anonymity create documented barriers to service uptake. The organization maintains a headcount in the 501-1,000 range, which likely reflects a large trained volunteer base in addition to paid staff, and operates multi-channel awareness through social media, quarterly newsletters, community events, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaigns.

Name

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre

Legal name

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc.

Website

https://survivors-hope.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre is a registered Canadian charity that provides 24/7 crisis support, counselling, and sexual violence prevention education to survivors aged 13 and older across rural Interlake-Eastern Manitoba, primarily through hospital, RCMP, and school-based service delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Violence Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Resident Support Services (RA Training Support, On-Call Coordination, Crisis Response Liaison) (EDAEAFAM)

Keywords

• Crisis support services
• Sexual violence counselling
• Trauma-informed support
• School-based prevention education
• Community crisis response

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations through various channels including CanadaHelps, ShopandShare.ca, and secure e-transfer. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a registered charity (#898311709 RR 0001).
2. Government Funding: The SADI program is funded by the Manitoba Government's Gender-Based Violence Prevention Program. The organization receives public funding to support its core programs and services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre delivers free 24/7 crisis response, short- and long-term trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and anonymous third-party police reporting for survivors of sexual violence aged 13 and older in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba. Services are embedded at RCMP detachments and emergency departments, complemented by school-based prevention workshops for grades 6-12 and community training, workplace workshops, and festival wellness support.

Product overview

Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre is a registered charitable organization providing crisis and counselling support to survivors and secondary survivors of sexual violence in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba. The organization operates a multi-program portfolio anchored by the SARAH (Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing) program, which provides 24/7 crisis support, counselling, and advocacy through hospitals and RCMP detachments. The SADI (Sexual Assault Discussion Initiative) program delivers school-based workshops for grades 6-12 on healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention. The Reaching Out program provides community engagement, mentorship, and workplace training. Additional services include Third Party Reporting (anonymous reporting to police), Festival Support, and general workshops on trauma-informed responding. The organization is developing SARAH's House, a dedicated facility in Selkirk. All services are free and target individuals 13 years and older affected by sexual violence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SARAH Program: Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing program providing 24/7 crisis support, short and long-term counselling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to those affected by sexual violence in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba.
• SADI Program
• Reaching Out Program
• Project SMOKE

Products and services

• SARAH (Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing) Core program providing 24/7 crisis support, short and long-term counselling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals for individuals 13 years of age and older affected by sexual violence in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba, with trained SARAH workers available 24/7 at local RCMP detachments and hospitals.
• SARAH Counselling and Support Free short- and long-term individual counselling and support groups for anyone 13 years of age and older who has experienced teen or adult sexual violence, or who loves someone who has.
• SARAH Crisis Program 24/7 support to individuals reporting a historical or recent sexual assault at RCMP detachments and emergency departments in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba.
• SADI (Sexual Assault Discussion Initiative) Education program providing age-appropriate workshops for grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 students in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba schools on healthy self-esteem, gender, media literacy, internet safety, mental health, healthy relationships, and sexual violence prevention.
• Reaching Out Community engagement and public awareness program that hosts educational events, mentorship programming, workplace training, and customizable workshops on topics related to sexualized violence, exploitation, relationship abuse, and trauma.
• Third Party Reporting A way of reporting a sexual assault to police while the survivor remains anonymous; Survivor's Hope staff and SARAH Crisis volunteers assist in completing third party reports and submitting them to police on behalf of survivors.
• Workshops Educational workshops for service providers, workplaces, and families covering topics such as compassionate responding to sexualized violence, consent, workplace sexual harassment, digital consent, trauma-informed perspectives, and healthy relationships.
• Festival Support On-the-ground crisis support and staff training for music and community festivals to increase safety and wellness resources, responding to incidences of sexual violence and supporting attendees in distress.
• SARAH's House A dedicated facility under development at 3-360 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba, intended to provide specialized services for survivors of sexual violence in the region.
• Project SMOKE A program offering support and resources related to sexualized violence prevention and survivor support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ estimated sexual assaults per year in north eastern Manitoba addressed through services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• REES (Respectful Equality Education Software)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREES provides an anonymous reporting platform for incidences of sexual violence that occur on partner campuses and at festivals. Survivor's Hope collaborates with REES at applicable festival events to provide comprehensive support options.
• Rural Manitoba Sexual Assault Response Network (RMSARN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMSARN is an assembly of experts working in gender-based violence in rural Manitoba. Survivor's Hope participates in this network to increase cooperation among service providers, build organizational capacity, recognize gaps, and improve access to services for survivors.
• Volunteer ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurvivor's Hope Crisis Coordinator Natasha Van Dorp was featured in a Volunteer Manitoba Blog interview, highlighting volunteer opportunities and the organization's community engagement efforts.
• Selkirk PrideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaboration between Survivor's Hope and the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, Selkirk Pride celebrates rural Queer joy with an annual festival including drag performances, music, resources, and community events.
• North East Regional Stop Sexual Exploitation Team (NERSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNERSE is a regional team working on addressing child sexual exploitation in north eastern Manitoba. Survivor's Hope leads this initiative with Chair Coral Kendel coordinating efforts across the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE): Edmonton-based non-profit delivering crisis intervention, long-term counselling, advocacy, and public education for survivors of sexual violence — directly comparable service portfolio in a different Canadian region.
• Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA): Calgary-based non-profit providing 24/7 sexual assault crisis support, counselling, advocacy, and prevention education — closely mirrors Survivor's Hope's SARAH crisis, counselling, and school-based prevention program structure.
• WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre: Vancouver-based non-profit providing crisis support, counselling, and prevention education for survivors of sexual violence — directly comparable service mix including 24/7 crisis line and prevention education.
• Barbra Schlifer Clinic: Toronto-based charitable organization offering counselling, advocacy, and training for women survivors of sexual and domestic violence — directly comparable as a Canadian GBV service provider with parallel counselling + training model.
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region: Waterloo Region non-profit offering crisis support, individual and group counselling, and education/outreach for survivors of sexual violence — closely aligned regional crisis centre model.
• Sage House Saskatchewan: Saskatoon-based centre supporting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking through counselling, advocacy, and outreach — comparable survivor-support service model in a Prairie region context.

Regional players

• Klinic Community Health: Manitoba-based community health organization that operates a 24-hour sexual assault crisis line and counselling services across Winnipeg and broader Manitoba, directly comparable as a Manitoba sexual violence crisis provider with overlapping service model.
• Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe (Hope for Women and Children): Winnipeg-based Indigenous women's organization providing crisis intervention, counselling, and advocacy for women and children fleeing violence — comparable crisis and counselling model with Indigenous-specific lens in the same province.

Broad incumbents

• Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW): Ottawa-based network coordinating sexual violence service providers and delivering training/prevention programming — comparable as a coordinating hub and prevention education provider.

Others

• Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology: Less directly relevant; included as adjacent ecosystem player. More comparable peer alternatives are limited and the most relevant regional/national comparators are listed above.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/survivorshope
• Instagraminstagram.com/survivors.hope.mb/?hl=en
• Xx.com/survivorshopemb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/survivors-hope-crisis-centre

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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