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.