Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre - Programs and Services

Individual Counselling

PEIRSAC Counselling Services are:

For women and men (over age 16) who have experienced recent or historic sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse
Free of charge
Confidential
Provided by professional therapists who are experienced and trained in trauma recovery

REQUESTING COUNSELLING SERVICES
To make a request for counselling, call (902) 368-8055. Please leave a confidential voice mail message which includes: your name, number and whether we can leave a detailed message at that number. A therapist will get back to you as soon as possible. When a therapist returns your call, she will ask you a series of questions to gain an appreciation of your situation. All potential clients will be invited to come in for an initial consultation session. This initial session provides support and the opportunity to explore whether we are the right service at the right time. If we have a wait list, you will be advised of this. Recent assault victims will receive priority

Unfortunately, our counselling program is not able to operate a crisis support line and therefore we are not able to guarantee that a therapist will be available for immediate response. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please contact your nearest emergency department hospital or call 911. See our two brochures "Our Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault" and "Our Services for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse" under Educational Resources.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
PERMANENT PART TIME (.6 FTE) CLINICAL THERAPIST POSITION, CHARLOTTETOWN OFFICE
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PEIRSAC Annual Report 2019

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Men Matter: Group Programs for Male Survivors
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Wait List
We currently have a wait list for counselling sessions addressing historical sexual abuse and/or past sexual assault. If you have experienced a sexual assault recently, however, you will not have to wait, and we will see you as soon as possible. The length of the wait list varies, and it is not possible to predict accurately how long the wait might be. We know it takes courage to ask for help, and it can feel discouraging to be asked to wait.

While waiting, we encourage anyone seeking more immediate support to check out other resources that might be available, such as an E.A.P. or personal benefit program. Persons over age 16 can also meet with a community mental health counsellor with no appointment. Here is information about the walk in clinics:
Charlottetown - McGill Centre - Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm- 5 pm
Richmond Centre - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am - 7 pm
Summerside, at the PCH - Monday and Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm

You can find details about support groups offered at Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI
https://pei.cmha.ca/find-help/self-helpgroups/
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Unfounded - an investigation into how police services handle allegations of sexual assault
Read about the 20 month investigation done by reporters at the Globe and Mail www.tgam.ca/unfounded.
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Supporting An Adult Survivor of Sexual Assault in PEI
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For men who have experienced sexual assault