Grants and Contributions

The project delivers varied service offerings including counselling, advocacy, awareness, and inter-agency collaboration to improve individual well-being and drive systemic change. Through targeted outreach with military-serving organizations, it enhances access for Defence community members in rural/isolated areas via multiple entry points including individual counselling, group sessions, psycho-educational programming, and resource navigation.

The project addresses gaps in accessible, community-based sexual misconduct support outside major base locations by expanding accessible sexual misconduct support within mid-Vancouver Island, the project contributes to improved access to services, increased awareness within the defence community, and strengthened coordinated response. Through the Mid-Island Sexual Assault Services (MISAS) program, the organization will provide free, trauma-informed outreach support, counselling, advocacy, accompaniment, and targeted awareness activities tailored to the defence community across mid-Vancouver Island.

This project includes providing individual counselling, public education, and outreach activities tailored to those impacted by sexual misconduct. To maximize accessibility, programming will be delivered through a wide range of formats including in-person, phone, virtual, and direct outreach. This centre will leverage its expertise and knowledge regarding sexual violence to educate, support, liaise and advocate for those harmed and impacted by sexual misconduct. They also provide services in English and French.

This project focuses on improving support and education by enhancing access to resources through updated guides and tools, delivering 300 psychotherapy sessions, providing personalized support and advocacy, and hosting 20 workshops and events to strengthen education and prevention. The initiative serves diverse populations, including women, men, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

This project includes two key elements: trauma-informed peer support groups and restorative justice information sessions. The peer groups aim to break isolation, foster community, and build practical skills in emotional regulation, consent, and boundary setting. To enhance accessibility, programming will be offered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual options to address geographic and transportation barriers. This project is delivered in English.

This project focuses on delivering one-on-one psychotherapy services to members of the Defence community affected by sexual misconduct. Each client will receive up to 24 counselling sessions tailored to their specific needs, with a focus on improving daily functioning, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and overall quality of life. This project is delivered in English.

This project introduces an alternative approach to trauma recovery through Brazilian jiu jitsu. The concept is that physical movement can help restore a visceral sense of control, offering an important step in healing from trauma. The program is delivered in English by a highly qualified team, including a 4th degree black belt experienced in supporting veterans and marginalized groups, a clinical social worker specializing in trauma in the Defence and RCMP context, and a mental health occupational therapist trained in multiple evidence-based therapies. Sessions are designed to be inclusive, adaptive, and clinically safe, with oversight embedded throughout.

This project provides an integrated healing experience for those affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community to address the impacts of trauma and provide an awareness of the different elements and practices needed for healing. MPSSAS serves people of all genders who have been affected by sexual misconduct and who are 16 years of age or older. Culturally-based services are also available to Indigenous survivors regardless of colonial boundaries, in an attempt to include the needs of vulnerable and nomadic/trafficked Indigenous clients. Service delivery is offered in-person, virtually, or a hybrid approach through their Bracebridge office.

This project builds on prior work with the Royal Military College (RMC) to expand a bilingual, trauma-informed prevention program. It involves providing RMC with an enhanced program, further developing a toolkit of resources for cadets, senior students, and staff based on best practices and lessons learned from a previously funded project.

This project is an alternative approach to recovery that combines trauma-informed therapy, collaborative songwriting, peer support, and healing circles. The project aims to address critical needs faced by survivors of sexual violence within the military by creating safe, inclusive spaces where survivors can share their experiences and collaborate with artists to express their voices. The project includes song writing, individual counselling, peer-led groups, healing circles, and educational outreach. Programming will be offered in English and French and be based in Ottawa, with virtual access available across Canada.