Alberta supports survivors of sexual violence with counselling
Heidi Echavarria- 0
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In trauma cases, counseling is a fundamental part of the healing process. Knowing this, the Alberta government is investing an additional $1.5 million to support access to counseling and therapy services at sexual assault centers. These funds will, of course, impact the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge, according to its CEO, Kristine Cassie. Instead of having one therapist, they will be able to have a second one.
Alberta Government said with this funding, it is fulfilling its commitment to increase funding for sexual assault centres by $10 million. This investment builds on the $1.5 million that was distributed to sexual assault centres in March 2025, and is in addition to the $13.8 million invested annually to 15 sexual assault centres across the province and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services for sexual violence supports and services.
