Counselling

We provide free counselling services to anyone age 5+ who has experienced and been impacted by sexual violence. Clinical services are provided by qualified, experienced counsellors who offer 1-1 counselling and holistic family support. Our staff are trauma-informed and work from a client-centred and flexible approach. Please call our office at 306-522-2777 to inquire about services.

Our current waitlist for counselling is approximately 6-8 months; however, do not let this discourage you!  You are reaching out and we want to provide you with as much support as we can at this time.  Until you can see a counsellor, we have:

- a 24-hour crisis line. If you ever find yourself needing to talk to someone or need some support with tough emotions, please give the line a call. We have trained advocates on the line at all times to help you. You can call 306-352-0434 or toll free 1-844-952-0434. ​24 hours a day.

- a series of psycho-educational videos and self-guided modules that provide you with the foundational information you will get in your first few counselling sessions.  These workshops can help you understand your feelings and how to start bringing yourself back to a state of calm.  Call us or email rsac@sasktel.net for more information on dates.

- The ability to connect you with other resources + supports in the community.

Our 24 hour crisis and information line provides immediate emotional support and crisis management to survivors of sexual violence, inter-relationship violence as well as any secondary victims who may

call the line. Callers can be provided with information regarding medical and forensic procedures and

reporting options to make informed choices. Our trained volunteers and staff are a non-judgmental, trauma-informed listening ear to help guide you through tough moments.

Crisis and Information Line: 306-352-0434 or toll free: 1-844-952-0434

We support survivors through many forms of advocacy, both directly and systemically. RSAC accompaniment for victims/survivors to the hospital, police station and court, as requested by the client. Our working relationship and collaboration with Regina’s sexual assault forensic nurse examiners (SANE nurses) ensures that every patient seeking medical attention for sexual violence is offered the choice to have an advocate present during the procedure and further connect them to information and resources.

We have a team of staff and community members who oversee the Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review project with Regina Police Service.  Each quarter, this team of experts review all sexual assault files that ended with no charges and provide observations and recommendations for enhancing investigations and victim interviews. 

Our Sexual Violence Victim Advocate is an in-house social worker who can provide support, explore options, and help with decision making + tasks related to systems navigation concerns relating to sexual violence. Please read on for more information.

 Experiencing sexual violence can make navigating the legal and healthcare systems feel overwhelming. Understanding your options, knowing what to expect, and deciding what steps to take can be difficult. The Sexual Violence Victim Advocate Program, funded by the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, provides compassionate, trauma-informed support and clear, unbiased information to help you make informed decisions at your own pace. Whether you are considering reporting to police, preparing for a medical appointment, or simply have questions, an advocate is available to provide information and offer support so decisions are made with confidence and choice. 

The program supports survivors of sexual violence in navigating health, legal, and other institutional systems. Services include information about rights and options, accompaniment to appointments, emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and ongoing advocacy tailored to each survivor's needs. Services can include:

• Information about various processes that can help support an understanding of victim rights and available options
• Accompaniments by request to the hospital, police reporting, legal appointments, court, and other relevant meetings or mediations
• Referrals to and collaboration with legal, health, and other social support services
• Preparation and crisis support for disclosure and reporting
• Safety planning and risk assessment
• Continued support with the emotional and practical impacts related to system navigation.

Survivors of sexual violence of any gender, who are 16 years of age or older, and who need information, advocacy and support before, during and after navigating systems such as health care, the criminal justice system, civil or family law, human rights processes, or other relevant institutions. 

Support is available whenever a survivor chooses to access services, regardless of if they have reported to police. Support is available any time a survivor is considering their options, preparing to disclose or report, attending appointments or court, or navigating the ongoing emotional and practical impacts of system involvement. 

To access this support, contact us:

• Office line: 306-522-2777
• 24/7 Crisis line: 306-352-0434
  • toll free 1-844-952-0434 
• Email: chantelle.rsac@sasktel.net + rsac@sasktel.net

 Kids On The Block is an international puppet-based program that educates children and youth about personal safety and diversity. The presentations deliver information on personal boundaries, safe adults, good and bad secrets, and language to communicate if someone is hurting them. The program was established in 2014 by RSAC because we recognize that education and skills development in the early years are key factors in the prevention of abuse, sexual violence, and interpersonal violence. Our program is delivered at no cost to schools and community-based organizations who wish to offer the program to children. “It is truly amazing to see how puppets can engage kids and be such good ‘teachers.’ They contribute to a safe and open environment that allows children to engage in conversations about vitally important topics.” - Regina Teacher

*Please note: Kids on the Block can be provided on a request and case-by-case basis. If you are interested in the program, please contact us with as much notice as possible to ensure we can bring the puppet show to you!

Professionals in education, law, health, mental health and human services may be the first person a survivor shares their story with—and that first interaction can impact how that survivor moves forward with getting support, reporting to police or seeking medical care.

Developed by our partner, Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre, and delivered by expert staff from the province's three stand-alone sexual assault agencies, these workshops are for anyone who works or volunteers in an environment where they may receive a disclosure of sexual violence. These workshops provide tools to respond to disclosures in a supportive, empathetic and knowledgeable way, which can impact a victim/survivor's healing and choices on how they move forward.

Sessions are offered virtually or in-person in 1/2 and full day formats. Costs are $95/person for 1/2 day sessions and $190/person for full-day. We are also pleased to arrange closed sessions for organizations upon request. The training is eligible for PD hours through the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

To receive more information about upcoming dates or request closed training, click here.

For further information email rsac@sasktel.net

*Please Note: RSAC reserves the right to reschedule Training Dates if registration numbers do not meet criteria, up to two weeks in advance of scheduled date. Registrants will be notified.

We are pleased to offer psycho-educational resources to anyone wanting to learn more about trauma and impacts on: the brain, memory and emotion; identity; eating and nutrition; and supporting children.  These virtual resources are free for anyone wanting to safely explore these topics, particularly in conjunction with or before counselling. You can contact us at rsac@sasktel.net for more information and to access currently available resources.

We also offer a self-guided CBT-based module for survivors to explore as they await services at RSAC. To access this resource, Grounded Growth, Click HERE