Centre d'aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) des Rivières Haute-Yamaska Brome-Missisquoi
Record #:
GBY0039
Last Modified:
19 Jun 2023
Last Full Update:
07 Dec 2021
Organization Information
| Alternate name | C.A.L.A.C.S. ; CALACS des Rivières Haute-Yamaska Brome-Missisquoi ; CALACS Granby |
Description and Services
| Description | Organization that provides help and support for women and teenagers in the fight against sexual assault and all other forms of sexual violence. DIRECT HELP COMPONENT: * welcome, listen to and help women and teenagers who are victims of sexual assault (SA) or sexual exploitation * provide information on their rights (medical, legal and financial services) PREVENTION-AWARENESS COMPONENT: * raise awareness, inform and educate women, workers who are likely to be involved with SA victims, and the general public * train people who would like to be able to help SA victims and the people close to them FIGHT AND DEFENSE OF RIGHTS COMPONENT: * Representation at Issue Tables that aim to improve victim treatment programs and bringing about social change Events/activities: Journée d'action contre la violence sexuelle faite aux femmes (action day to oppose sexual violence against women), September (annual) |
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location
| Mailing address | c/o Sophie Labrie CP 63 Granby, QC J2G 8E2 |
| Office phone | 450-375-3338 |
| Crisis phone | 1-888-933-9007 |
| Fax | 450-375-0802 |
| info@calacsdesrivieres.ca | |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calacs.desrivieres |
| Website | www.calacs-granby.qc.ca |
Contact Information
| Primary executive | Chantal Brassard, Coordonnatrice; Phone: 450-375-3338 ext 226; Email: chantalb@calacsdesrivieres.ca |
| Volunteer coordinator | Chantal Brassard et Annie Blouin, Intervenante et agente de prévention; Email: gabriellec@calacsdesrivieres.ca |
Additional Information
| Accessibility | Fully accessible ; Full accessibility to come |
| Languages | French ; English - upon request ; Interpretive services |
| Areas served | Brome-Missisquoi (MRC) ; Haute-Yamaska (MRC) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) and up Women and teenagers who have been assaulted or sexually exploited * The people close to the victim * Advocates or persons who work with sexual assault victims |
| Application | By appointment |
| Fees | Free |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm |
Subjects
| Categories | Adult Sexual Assault Prevention ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Adult Sexual Assault Survivors ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Sexually Abused Children ; Sexual Assault Counselling ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Sexual Assault Issues |