About
The primary sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis, counselling and education service provider for Calgary and the surrounding areas. We exist to support, inform, educate, and empower.
CCASA has built a strong foundation and network of services to support communities in addressing sexual violence and the resulting myriad of complex issues for individuals, families and communities. We strive to enhance the health and well being of all people and our broader community through responsible and effective programs in sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault services.
OUR VISION - Healthy communities free of sexual violence, including sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
OUR MISSION - To lead in the provision of specialized sexual violence services and educate communities to shift attitudes and responses to sexual violence.
We believe that:
- Sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault are acts of violence that affect all individuals, families and communities.
- Sexual violence is based in the abuse of power and control and is a significant part of the broader continuum of violence and abuse.
- Sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault issues must be addressed by the community in a proactive and inclusive manner.
- Effective sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault services need to be available for, and provided to, people of any race, religious belief, colour, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, size or shape, source or level of income, education level, family status, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
- The community must be involved in the development and delivery of effective services.
- Volunteer contributions are an invaluable source of support and strength in providing quality sexual violence services.
FOR GENERAL PHONE INQUIRES USE THIS NUMBER - (403) 237-6905
Gender & Sexuality
Age Groups Served
Services & Programming Offered
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SUPPORT SERVICES
We provide support services to anyone who is impacted by sexual violence including support people. People can access our services at any time throughout their healing journey. We have a holistic practice that recognizes that healing is not linear and people need different supports at different times. We use a trauma-specialized approach that recognizes you are the expert of your own experiences, and we work with you to provide the best support for you. Services are available to individuals 12 years of age and older. Our programs are available to everyone including people of all races, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, religions, levels of education, socio-economic status, sizes, or genders. This includes friends, family and other people who would like to support a person who experienced sexual violence
Support and Information Line
- Phone 403-237-5888
- Available 7 days a week, 9am-9pm
- Free and Confidential
- Provides specialized support to those impacted by sexual violence
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence -
- Phone/Text 1-866-403-8000
- Chat www.calgarycasa.com
- Available 7 days a week, 9am-9pm in over 200 languages
- Free and Confidential
- Provides specialized support to those impacted by sexual violence
- Available for all Albertans
- Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team - The Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team (CSART) team provides specialized care to individuals who have been sexually assaulted within the past 96 hours.
About this service:
- Available to anyone who has experienced a sexual assault within 96 hours.
- Available for all ages; children below 11 years of age can access the team at the Alberta Children’s hospital.
- Available 24/7
- To access this service clients can ask for the CSART team at any emergency department or urgent care facility.
The CSART team can provides the following optional services:
- Emotional support, information and referrals.
- Treating or preventing sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy and other health concerns, follow-up testing and referrals to other health care services.
- Discuss the various options for reporting and evidence collection.
- Assistance if a person chooses to report.
Call us 403-237-5888 or For More Info Click Here
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COUNSELLING SERVICES
- Individual Counselling - We offer specialized individual counseling for anyone impacted by any form of sexual violence including child sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Counseling is offered to both those who experienced sexual violence and their support persons. For More Info Click Here
- Group Counselling - CCASA’s sessions offer support and counseling to people who have experienced sexual violence in a group setting. Groups are co-facilitated by CCASA counselors specialized in sexual violence and group therapy, and offer participants the opportunity to meet others that are in different places on their healing journey. For More Info Click Here
- Counselling For Men - We offer specialized counseling for all genders, including males, who have experienced sexual violence either as children, adolescents or adults. For More Info Click Here
- Sexual Violence & Addiction - We work with addiction serving agencies to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sexual violence trauma and addictions, and offer a more thorough, accurate and in-depth understanding of how best to work with clients with substance addictions. For More Info Click Here
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POLICE & COURT SUPPORT
The Police and Court Support Team exists specifically to support and advocate for people who have experienced sexual violence as they navigate the legal system or are considering doing so. We provide specialized information, education, and support to people who have experienced sexual assault recently or in the past, as well as their families.
We help provide support and information with a variety of issues including:
- Answering questions about your options in reporting
- Information about the criminal justice system and its processes
- Accompanying you to the police, the crown prosecutor office and court
- Emotional support throughout the process and afterwards
- Assistance writing a Victim Impact Statement
- Assistance filling out Victim Compensation forms
- Making the appropriate referrals
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CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
- Who Do We Tell? - a child sexual abuse education and safety program for elementary school aged children, their parents, and teachers. This program provides children with the skills and knowledge needed to recognize abuse, promote healthy relationships, learn about body autonomy, and empower children to access support from trusted adults in order to reduce the impacts of sexual violence. For More Info Click Here
- Birch Grove - addressing the roots of sexual violence and planting seeds of change. In this multi-session program, youth learn about various forms of sexual violence and examine the attitudes and beliefs that are at the root of it. The latter half of the program focuses on envisioning a world without sexual violence and recognizing the role we each play in creating change. For More Info Click Here