| Incest, sexual abuse and other childhood trauma affect the individual's physical, emotional, psychological, neurological, and relational development. VISAC and TASA's therapeutic goals are to promote: self-awareness; self-protection; self-soothing; emotional regulation; somatic healing; and spiritual growth for individuals and families. The program puts into practice the values of respect, empowerment, and choice. The approach seeks to be sensitive and responsive to people's unique cultural and social situations.
Program Features
- Individual counselling
- Short term crisis intervention
- Information, education, and consultation regarding sexual abuse and other childhood trauma
- Referral to community resources
- Advocacy
- An article library, education materials, and hand-outs
Our Staff
Qualified counsellors - MSW/MA counselling psychology
Fees for Service
Many of our programs are free of charge.
Funding from the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General (Stopping the Violence Program) provides counselling services free of charge to women living in Vancouver or Richmond who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or trauma. Contributions based on a sliding scale will be welcome from those who are able to pay.
Funding from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (Residential Historical Abuse Program) provides counselling services free of charge to women and men who were sexually abused in a provincially funded or operated residential facility.
Funding from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Crime Victim Assistance Program) provides counselling services free of charge to women and men who are victims of crime and in receipt of crime victim assistance benefits.
Trauma counselling services are available for a minimum hourly rate of $85/hr (based on sliding scale) for those who have experienced abuse or trauma and wish to have the flexibility of bypassing the waitlist.
Languages Spoken
English and French (French offered in Richmond only)
Access to Program
Self-referral
Referral from other community agencies.
Location
VISAC Program: 202 - 1193 Kingsway, Vancouver
TASA Program: 250 - 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
Contact Information for VISAC and TASA
For more information or to speak to an intake worker, call:
VISAC (Vancouver): 604.874.2938
TASA (Richmond): 604.279.7100
e-mail: Contact Us
Funding for VISAC is provided by the Ministry of Community Services (Stopping the Violence Program); Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (Residential Historical Abuse Program); Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Crime Victim Assistance Program); and the United Way.
Funding for TASA is provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Community Services (Stopping the Violence Program); and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (Residential Historical Abuse Program)
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