StreetLight Support Services is a community based, non-profit organization, created to provide alternatives for individuals involved in Sex Trade activities. StreetLight uses a holistic non-judgmental approach that recognizes the interdependence of the emotional, cultural, economic and broader social issues that impact on individuals.

To help anyone who wants to exit the Sex Trade Industry based on a peer model, staff and community volunteers. To build a foundation of community support, counselor support and volunteer support aimed at assisting Sex Trade Workers to exit the lifestyle. To establish a cooperative relationship with the Police Services in order to educate frontline officers to the needs of Sex Trade Workers. To set up an innovative model that could be used by other municipalities that rely on peer support as an effective intervention strategy for supporting Sex Trade Workers that want to exit the lifestyle. To work with community groups in a supportive capacity rather than a “not in my backyard” reaction. To assist other organizations to help and identify this issue and to align their services so that they are accessible and relevant to Sex Trade Workers.

StreetLight supports women, men and transgender individuals involved in any level and any capacity of the Sex Trade who wish to exit the industry or contemplate a lifestyle change. While many of our clients are diverted to StreetLight through the courts for sex trade offences our services are available to any Sex Trade Worker.