CSAC Services

Safe, confidential and specialized services for people of all ages impacted by sexual assault/abuse.

What happened to you is not your fault! You know what is best for you - we are here to support your choice and your voice! Call us or drop in to talk with one of our specialized navigators, for trusted and confidential service. 403-694-1094 or Toll Free 1-844-576-2512. Visit us at the Professional Building at Suite 502, 740 4th Avenue South Lethbridge, AB.

Specialized Justice Navigation Services support those that have been impacted by sexual violence as they navigate the justice system. Remember, there is no statute of limitation on sexual assault in Canada. Any time is the right time to explore your rights as a victim of crime. Meet with navigators who are trained specialists in sexual assault/abuse, get support in reporting to police, addressing restitution, court preparation and even having a trusted navigator with you at court.

Trauma Therapy services are client-centered, specialized sexual violence therapy support and psycho-educational information to help those that have been impacted by sexual violence process the trauma experienced. These services are offered in individual or group sessions - trauma therapy is 1:1. We offer therapy groups such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), ultimately helping those that have been impacted by sexual violence progress on their own healing journey. Once stabilized and referred by a Chinook Sexual Assault Centre Navigator, survivors will complete an intake meeting with the therapist and a path to healing will be developed.

Peer support increases hope, control and skills to effect positive changes in life. Peer Support Groups help people feel less alone and more understood. Members act as role models for each other. It can be beneficial in healing when we see others who are struggling with a similar adversity and are making progress in their lives. This can bring about encouragement and inspiration to better their own situations, thus helping to improve self esteem and decrease anxiety.

The “WHO DO YOU TELL?”™ Program is a specialized program for children grades K to 6, offered in school settings. “WHO DO YOU TELL?”™ teaches children; To understand that child sexual abuse is any inappropriate touching or viewing of the private parts of a child’s body by an older person, or when an older person has a child look at or touch their private parts. What the private parts of the body are and age appropriate language.

Education is key to creating meaningful change in our society. Education and professional development opportunities can be tailored to your group/agency needs. We are flexible to meet the needs of middle school, high school, post secondary, business, church communities and service provider needs. For elementary schools, please see our information on Who Do You Tell. Although we have several topic areas, we are flexible and will meet with you to design one that will meet your unique needs.

The Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CCYAC) provides an innovative response to child abuse investigations in Southwestern Alberta. Working as a partnership between community and government agencies, we bring together professionals involved in child abuse cases, for a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to child abuse victims in Southwestern Alberta. Collaborating with police, crown, child protection (including relevant Designated First Nations), medical, and mental health agencies, we will provide an individualized and child-friendly response for children who have experience sexual abuse, severe physical abuse and/or severe neglect.

Advocacy is a deliberate process of influencing those who make policy decisions in order to create change for a specific condition in society. Advocacy can also be described as informing, consulting, and/or influencing decision makers and policy advisors on issues that affect survivors and their families. Advocacy work at the CSAC is carried out on these three levels: Individuals We are here to advocate for your best interests – where you direct us as the expert of your own needs, to support you to make sure your voice is heard, to increase your understanding of your rights, to assist you in understanding your obligations, and to assist you in accessing services.