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.
Eligibility criteria
For children (ages 3-18) living in Surrey who have experienced sexual abuse or where sexual abuse is suspected. Contact 604.584.5811 ext. 11301.
Can you access the program directly?
To register, make a referral or for general inquiries, please contact a Sexual Abuse Worker at 604.584.5811 ext. 11301.
Our intake requirements are based on current provincial guidelines for sexual abuse intervention programs.
Other information
PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting practicum student applications at this time.
Location(s)
9815 - 140 Street
Surrey, BC V3T 4M4
Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
evening appointments available
Contact(s)
Heather Lynch
Acting Senior Manager of Counselling Services
604.584.5811 ext. 11325
PLEASE NOTE:
This is not an emergency contact. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or the Crisis Line (604.951.8855 | 1.877.820.7444)