Angels of Hope Against Human Trafficking

Angels of Hope Against Human Trafficking (AOH) is a registered charity, providing long-term, bilingual support to Survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of all ages and backgrounds. Utilizing harm-reduction approaches to healing and rehabilitation, AOH works with Survivors in Northern Ontario on their transition to successful, independent living by providing wrap-around and coordinated services such as mental health and addictions counselling, individual case management, and virtual Survivor-led life skills sessions. AOH also provides guidance, support, education, and counselling to loved ones of Survivors, and referrals to community agencies. Survivors loved ones and support systems are included, as research has shown that returning to family and community is a key to helping Survivors rebuild healthy relationships. Since 2015, AOH has provided over 275 Survivors and their loved ones with free access to trauma-informed, long-term support services. AOH has also conducted numerous public education workshops and campaigns to increase awareness of, and preventing, human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our region. AOH Executive Director, Cristina Scarpellini, hosted and directed the only human-trafficking documentary in Sudbury, The Reality of Human Trafficking in Sudbury, and worked alongside a professional photographer on a special project to capture photographs that depict human trafficking. The photos have been used in awareness campaigns, and on digital billboards. Our organization: Provides ongoing long-term support to survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation; Establishes and utilizes resources appropriately to best serve survivors; To the best of its abilities, provides clients with support and guidance; Provides comprehensive mental health (trauma) and addictions counselling services; Provides a safe and secure environment for survivors of all backgrounds; Acts as a referral service and connects survivors to the appropriate resources; Promotes and encourages social inclusion; Walks alongside survivors to help them find peace and healing. Angels of Hope strives to support survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation through their journey to healing. Along with establishing goals with each individual client, our main priority is to aid in re-integration into society with minimal triggers and access to support services.

SERVICES Services are available to all Survivors, including LGBTQ2S and Indigenous communities. Acute and historic cases are tailored to Survivors specific needs. To receive any of the services below, Survivors can be referred by their current service provider, or can self-refer by contacting AOH directly by email, or by phone. *There is currently no wait time to access services. AOH will support Survivors in active addiction, until they are ready to abstain from substances. Taking a harm reduction approach, we work with Survivors in active addiction to keep them as safe as possible. Exploit No More: Improving Wellbeing in Survivors of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Through this WAGE-funded project, AOH is offering the following services: Trauma-informed, mental health and addiction counselling with Certified Addiction Counsellors and Registered Indigenous Social Workers, focusing on understanding and addressing trauma, developing coping skills, and building individualized care plans; Virtual Survivor-led support groups focusing on life and living skillsthese groups will be a safe, inclusive space for Survivors to learn new skills, and share their experiences rebuilding their lives and regaining independence. Any Survivor in Ontario may participate; incentives and honoraria are provided to all participants. Support, guidance, education, and counselling to Survivors loved ones.

Survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of all ages and backgrounds.

Call (705) 822-8630, email help@aohagainsttrafficking.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(705) 822-8630

Email

help@aohagainsttrafficking.ca

Website

https://www.aohagainsttrafficking.ca/