“It feels like a catch 22- we want our services advertised to the community because we know sexual violence impacts so many people but with more and more people connecting to us for support we struggle to keep up with the demand. Every year our minimal funding stays the same and our waitlist gets bigger.”

It’s also important to note that KSAC is one of the only centres dedicated to supporting sexual violence survivors of all genders ages 16 and up across the four counties of Peterborough Northumberland Kawartha Lakes and Halburton. Not only that but the majority of these supports are completely free. “At KSAC we are so focused on breaking down barriers for people to receive the healing they need and deserve. To then have the roadblock of telling people we can’t provide that for them for months? It’s the most disheartening thing.”

Receiving  fast access to support helps reduce risk of survivors developing mental health issues and emphasizes the core message that we believe survivors.

“To see how much healing can be had in our small little centre to see the positive changes and impacts in our clients as they move through our counselling supports to hear how much KSAC has changed their lives for the better…. That’s why we do the work. Survivors deserve to see these positive changes right away.”

Unfortunately we can’t tackle this alone. You can help KSAC end the wait for survivors of sexual violence by donating today. Your donation supports survivors’ journey through group counselling and individual counselling at KSAC and allows us to better help people recover from the trauma that comes with sexual assault. Your donation will help us be there for survivors when they need us and ensure that people who are struggling in the aftermath of their assault, aren’t struggling alone.