Programs & Services

Sexual Assault Counselling, Advocacy and Public Education

24-Hour Crisis Line

Confidential and non-judgmental support is available on this Crisis Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for those affected by sexual violence.

1-877-544-6424

Individual Counselling

Free client-directed and non-judgmental counselling for women/men survivors of historical sexual abuse or recent sexual assault.

Counselling is available for survivors, and we also provide support and information for parents and partners of survivors, including counselling services for non-offending parents of child victims.

Counselling locations include: Belleville, Trenton, Picton, Madoc and Bancroft.

To make an appointment for Belleville, Picton, Trenton and Madoc, please call our Belleville office at 613-967-6300.

To make an appointment in Bancroft, please call 613-332-0757 (direct) or 613-967-6300.

Self-referrals only please; no third-party referrals. Must be 16 years of age or over. Please call ahead to book an appointment.

Support Groups

Support groups for female survivors, male survivors, moms, dads, parents and partners run regularly to provide support and information.

Please call 613-967-6300 to register for a Support Group.

Self-referrals only please; no third-party referrals. Must be 16 years of age or over. Please call ahead to book an appointment.

Lending Library

Our collection includes books and videos on a variety of topics including sexual assault (female and male), child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, ritual abuse, trauma, relationships, sexuality, family, feminism, gay/lesbian issues, mind, body, spirit. It includes fiction and non-fiction geared to women, men, teens and children. Information packages on various topics about sexual violence are also available. They are a very concise guide and are free source of information. Located in our Belleville office, 41 Octavia Street.

Public Education

We provide free educational presentations on a variety of sexual violence topics, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, healthy relationships, date and acquaintance sexual assault, and date rape drugs, for any school, agency or organization that is interested. Please call ahead to book a presentation, display, or speaking engagement.

Contact Elise Hineman at our Belleville office at 613-967-6300 ext. 204.

Support and Advocacy

In response to individual requests.

“Safe Place” Drop-In

Please feel free to drop in to our Centre located in Belleville:
Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District
Community Resource Centre for Quinte
41 Octavia Street, Unit M5
Belleville, Ontario

Enjoy a cup of coffee as you choose a book from our library in our warm, welcoming space.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday- Friday

Sexual Assault Residential Healing Centre: Coming Soon

The Sexual Assault Residential Healing Centre is a unique facility that will offer sustained, intensive therapeutic counselling in a safe, residential environment. The Centre represents a brand new approach to healing. It will serve as a pioneering model for the world.

Participants in the residential program will have time to relax and recharge, without the pressures and distractions of everyday life. For many, it will be the first time they will be free to focus on themselves, reach out to others with similar experiences, and develop the strength and momentum they need to heal.  

Find out more about the Sexual Assault Residential Healing Centre, and how you or your organization can contribute to this groundbreaking program.