Pathways | Counselling - Sexual Trauma

Counselling - Sexual Trauma

Abuse / Neglect, Indigenous Services, Legal, LGBT2Q+ Community, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, Victim Services, and Youth Services

Provided by Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC)

Counselling for individuals and the families of those who have experienced sexual assault and trauma.

The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) provides both crisis support and trauma counselling, as well as group counselling sessions for all women, Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse people.

The following counselling options are available:

Individual Counselling: Assists in dealing with the most immediate emotional, physical and behavioral reactions to sexual assault, and provides help for those women, Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse survivors who are in need of support.
Group Support: Offers a range of groups that focus on connection, skill development and support.
Support For Family & Friends: Provides support and information to family and friends of those who have experienced sexual trauma.
Counselling for Youth: Youth, ages 13 to 18, sometimes require a unique counselling experience. For youth ages 13 to 15, VSAC works in partnership with the Victoria Child Abuse Counselling and Prevention Centre (also known as the Mary Manning Centre) to find the best fit for the individual. Due to the vulnerability of youth, services for them are prioritized to ensure they receive timely support.
Counselling at the Native Friendship Centre (NFC): Offers Indigenous survivors access to services, as well as to recognize and respond to the higher prevalence of sexualized violence against Indigenous women, Trans, and Two-Spirit communities.

The VSAC offers a range of support groups that feature:

Education about how people respond to trauma
Skills are taught and resources developed for learning emotional regulation, dealing with flashbacks, etc.
Sharing is about one’s experiences trying the skills.
Facilitators are present to support members, create safety, set boundaries, and provide information.
Weekly drop-in groups are available for for women, trans, Two-Spirit and/or non-binary survivors of sexualized violence. For more information on drop-in groups, please visit the website.

For support with the criminal justice system:

The specialized victim services team can also help with reporting to the police or those who have already have reported and would like some support while navigating that process, the specialized victim services team can help.

250-383-5545

Public email: info@vsac.ca

Website: https://vsac.ca/counselling

#201, 3060 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 3J5

Cost: No cost