Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre
Mission Statement
Responds to children, youth and families affected by sexual abuse and other trauma, by providing victim services, counselling, prevention and education within the Greater Victoria community, and consultation throughout British Columbia.
Locations Served
Program Areas
| Program | Description | Age Range | Website | Phone | Program Category | Indigenous Services | Last Updated | Organization | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth Advocacy Centre | Prevention and Counselling Centre that provides a separate location and safe, child-friendly environment to conduct investigative interviews and connect child and youth victims and their families with Victim Service support as soon as possible.Prevention and Counselling Centre that provides a separate location and safe, The Victoria CYAC houses two forensic interview rooms, specifically designed for police and child protection interviews. The Victoria CYAC focuses on providing a child-friendly and trauma-informed environment and support team for all child/youth victims and witnesses of violent crimes, abuse, and assault, including domestic violence and child protection cases. |
Under 18 | Website | 250-385-6111 | Health and Wellness | Yes | Aug-2024 |
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| Counselling | Long term 1 on 1 counselling for children and youth who have experienced sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse, maltreatment, neglect or who have witnessed domestic violence. We also periodically run parent groups, largely for caregivers with children on our waitlist to provide education and tools for how they can best support their child while they wait for services. |
Under 18 | Website | 250-385-6111 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) | Our counsellors and therapists provide support in a variety of modalities, including art, and expressive therapies, play-based interventions, trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy, and other therapeutic interventions. With young children, sessions often include their caregiver. Our counsellors and therapists offer individual or group support to parents or caregivers to strengthen family connection after trauma and may include family counselling as needed. |
Under 18 | Website | 250-385-6111 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Victim Services | Helping Child and youth victims navigate the justice system. This includes resourcing, court preparation, and court accompaniment |
Under 19 | Website | 250-385-6111 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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| Youth with Sexual Behaviour Problems Program (YSBP) | The Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) supports a specialized program which allows eligible youth 12-18 to access individual counselling that includes family support to address sexual behavior problems for non-adjudicated youth. |
12-18 | Website | 250-385-6111 | Health and Wellness | No | Aug-2024 |
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