The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre offers a variety of services related to sexual abuse and recovery. However it is important to remember that there are services we do not provide. This page specifies what direct services we offer, and describes some of the practices and principles of the PEIRSAC. For further inquiries, please contact us.
- Individual and Group Therapy (see below for more information)
- Support and Information (see below for more information)
- Partnership and Consultation with other agencies and community groups
- Public Education (see below for more information)
- Advocacy and Networking (Representation on: Premier's Family Violence Prevention Action Committee, PEI Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee, Victim Services Advisory Committee)
PEIRSAC Does Not Provide the Following:
- Services for Children
- Couple/Family Counseling
- Support or crisis intervention outside of regular work hours
- Accompaniment to hospital or police
- Group programs as resources permit
For more information on any of these services please call our main office number (902) 566-1864.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
PEIRSAC Counselling Services are:
- For women and men (over age 16) who have experienced sexual violence
- 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, within five days. When one of our therapists returns your call, she will ask you a series of questions to gain an appreciation of your situation. Recent assault victims will receive priority. If we do have a wait list at the time of your call you will be advised of this. A therapist will call you as soon as possible to set up your initial appointment.
See our two brochures "Our Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault" and "Our Services for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse" under Educational Resources.
MEN MATTER - GROUP SESSIONS FOR MEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL ABUSE
Phase One: a ten week education program about the impacts of abuse
Phase Two: a process oriented group that goes deeper into healing work (after completing Phase One)
Before participating we would like to meet with you to answer any questions you may have and to determine fi this is the a good choice for you. Call Chris at the Catholic Family Service Bureau, 902-894-3515.
PUBLIC EDUCATION SESSIONS
We provide public education sessions on a wide range of topics including: personal safety, date rape, relationship violence, healthy relationships, boundaries and sexual relationships and the meaning of consent. Please call our main office number (902) 566-1864 for more information on this service.
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
For information during weekdays please contact our main office number, (902) 566-1864. To make a request or referral for therapy, please call (902) 368-8055.
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"Nobody's Victim: Language, Culture and Changes". A free public presentation with author and cultural critic R Clifton Spargo. How do media representations of rape and abuse shape public attitudes? What role does language play as advocates and activists seek to frame the issue of sexual violence, while calling the public to action? Why is the creation of new forms of media so critical to challenging a world that too often allows, and even encourages, violence against women? How are survivors "taking the narrative back" through the sharing of their own testimonies? Friday, April 10, 12 - 1:30 pm Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Lunch will be provided. Sp[ace is limited, so you must pre-register by calling 902-566-1864 or by e-mail at admin@peirsac.org Read More > An interactive lecture/photography presentation, featuring Voices and Faces Project founder Anne K ReamPublic presentation, Thursday April 9, 7 pm Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. In her presentation, Anne reflects on the lessons she's learned from the remarkable women and men she's interviewed, considers new models for creating a safer and more just world for victims, and challenges conventional thinking on how survivors heal - all through the sharing of the stories of those she's interviewed. Read More > The Stories We Tell: A Writing Workshop for Survivors of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence and Trafficking read more Read More > “The RESPECT Project – Responding to and Preventing Sexual Violence in PEI”The on line survey about sexual violence in PEI is now closed. We thank everyone who took time to participate. A report of the findings can be found under "Resources". Read more about the project. Read More > Men Matter: Group Programs for Male SurvivorsA free service for men who are on a journey of recovery from sexual abuse. Read More >
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Main Office 566.1864
Therapy Line 902.368.8055 |
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