Sexual Abuse Intervention

Being a survivor of sexual violence/abuse or discovering someone you love has been sexually abused can leave you feeling isolated, and unsure of what to do next.

Here at Intersect we provide children, youth, and their families with a safe place to receive professional, trauma informed, easily accessible support and counselling.

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Our services include:

For children/ youth:

• Next steps after being a survivor of sexual abuse/violence.
• Therapeutic interventions to help with processing trauma for those affected by sexual abuse/sexual violence.
• Creating and maintaining a low barrier, trauma informed safe space for children and youth to disclose and receive support.
• Aiding children and youth in navigating the discovery and disclosure to relevant authorities.
• Identify support people.

For parents/caregivers:

• Next steps after discovering your child has been sexually abused.
• Understanding how your child may be feeling.
• Support for the overwhelming feelings that occur as the parent/caregiver.
• Support parents/caregivers in the process of responding, and reporting.
• Aiding caregivers/parents in navigating the disclosure to relevant authorities.

Intersect hopes to aid families both practically and emotionally, as well as help rebuild when children, youth and their families are ready.

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Walk-in Intake Clinic

To access our Sexual Abuse Intervention Program please attend our walk-in intake clinic:

• Ages 0-5 years legal guardians can call to inquire about intake appointment
• Ages 6-19 years walk-in intake clinic Tues & Thurs, 9:00- 11:00am. If there is a reason you cannot attend the walk-in clinic, please call our office at 250-562-6639 and explain these challenges so we can find a way to accommodate your needs.
• Legal guardians are to be present with children, however mature youth can attend independently

Disclaimer

The Intersect SAIP team does not investigate nor assess if children have been sexually abused. If caregivers are concerned their child has been sexually abused, please contact the Ministry of Child and Family Development centralized screening, your Family Doctor, or the RCMP. These services will connect you with the right resources for investigation and assessment of suspected sexual abuse.

RCMP Non-emergency line: (250) 561-3300

Ministry of Children and Family Development: 1 800 663-9122
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/protecting-children/reporting-child-abuse