If your child has experienced sexual abuse, or where sexual abuse is suspected, he or she may be eligible for short and long-term counselling in this program. Check out our Options Parent Support Handbook for more useful information.

Options PARENT SUPPORT HANDBOOK

Using research-based treatment, counsellors provide support to your child to:

• reduce trauma symptoms
• decrease stress
• increase self-esteem
• improve overall-well-being

Services include:

• assessment
• individual counselling
• parent support

More comprehensive services include:

• clinical assessment to determine needs
• a broad range of treatment formats and modalities
• expressive (art and play) therapy using professionally designed, state-of-the-art facilities
• education and emotional support for family members with respect to parenting concerns, managing behaviours, preventing further abuse and communicating about sexual abuse
• assistance with applications for Crime Victim Assistance compensation, and in accessing specialized help with the court process when needed
• workshops and information sessions to increase community understanding about sexual abuse
• collaboration and consultation with specialized services and professionals
• referrals to other services and resources in the community
• non-offending family members and caregivers also receive support and education to help cope with the impact of sexual abuse on the family.

We understand that every client has unique needs, which is why we offer flexible service delivery options. Based on the specific requirements for services, virtual and phone call service delivery can be considered as viable options.