SOAR is hiring an Executive Director

SOAR is hiring an Executive Director

The hiring process is being managed by Meridia Recruitment SolutionsTo apply for the position, click here or on the button at the bottom of the post. Executive DirectorNova Scotia – Remote or Office Reference #JL-7757 Survivors of Abuse Recovering (SOAR) is a non-profit charitable organization committed to providing one-on-one peer support and support groups to adult survivors…

Karen Martin receives the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Karen Martin receives the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

On November 25, 2022, Karen Martin received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal as presented by Premier Tim Houston, based on her lifetime of work here at S.O.A.R. Below is the text of the submission that was made to MLA Chris Palmer when she was nominated for the award.  It is worth a read so that you know the…

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Giving Tuesday!

November 30th is “Giving Tuesday“! If you or someone you love has been affected by sexual violence as a child, please consider helping Survivors of Abuse Recovering expand our reach across all of Nova Scotia to offer Peer Support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We offer a chance to talk with someone who…

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Peer Support Training – Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

S.O.A.R. is a community-based, volunteer, charitable organization that offers peer and group support services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and provides public education to the community. Would you like to help?  In January, 2023 S.O.A.R. is offering a free 16-session peer supporter training for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Nova Scotia…

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Job Opening: Mentor for Peer Supporters

Organization: Survivors of Abuse Recovering (S.O.A.R.) Position: MENTOR for Peer Supporters Part-time Term 15 -20 hrs/wk Starting immediately to 31 March 2021 Salary: $30/hr. Apply to: Closing Date: September 2, 2020 S.O.A.R. is a community-based, volunteer run organization offering peer support services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. S.O.A.R. is currently seeking a…

Support Group

There is a Support Group held on the last Sunday of every month. The location is the WKM Berwick from 2 – 4 pm in the Wilson Room. This is a great group with a lot of information. Come on out and have your questions answered or just listen to learn something new. 538-1157 From:…

Mike Lew Workshop

WORKSHOP FOR MALE SURVIVORS FREE PUBLIC TALK WORKSHOP FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ALLIES S.O.A.R. has invited the renowned therapist, workshop leader and author, Mike Lew, to provide two day-long work­shops. Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 2018 at Louis Millet Center, New Minas, NS Friday Daytime: Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Friday Evening: Free…

Mental Health First Aid Training, July 8,9

Mental Health First Aid course. July 8, 9 at the Wilson Room at WKM Health Centre in Berwick, 9am – 4:30 pm each day – Friday and Saturday. Note that this course itself is free but there is a $35 charge for materials.Register online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mhfa-for-guests-of-soar-members-tickets-25689135897?aff=ebrowse The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and…

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