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Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District Sexual Assault Programs including crisis line, 1:1 counselling, support groups, and Paths of Courage

In 1987 an Emergency Health Care Needs study found a great need for sexual assault services in the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward. In 1990 some local women, including women from the Safe Homes agencies, formed a committee to solicit funds for sexual assault services. With funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services this committee hired a local therapist to facilitate a group to train other therapists to work with survivors of sexual violence. In addition, they were able to obtain funding from the Ontario Women’s Directorate to provide Hastings and Prince Edward Counties with a Sexual Assault Protocol and Community Service Plan. Next, the committee secured an $80 000 grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health and hired a coordinator for the Centre. The Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District officially began operation on June 24, 1991. In addition to Centre activities that are focused in the Belleville area, sexual assault services and co-ordination of services are provided to outlying areas. SACQD services extend throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, through locations in Belleville, Trenton, Picton and Bancroft.

Not all abuse leaves bruises.Sometimes it looks like control disguised as love. Isolation disguised as protection. Fear ...
04/11/2026

Not all abuse leaves bruises.

Sometimes it looks like control disguised as love. Isolation disguised as protection. Fear disguised as keeping the peace.

This November, we're making space for conversations about the forms of abuse that too often go unseen.

If it takes away your freedom, your choice, your safety, or your sense of self, it deserves to be taken seriously.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.

💜 Three Oaks Foundation
24/7 Crisis Line:
613-966-3074 or toll-free at 1-800-267-0533

💜 Red Cedars
24/7 Crisis Line:
(613) 967-2003

💜 Napanee Interval House
24/7 Crisis Line:
1 613-354-1010

SACQD is excited to be joining CMHA Hastings Prince Edward Addictions and Mental Health Services for their Recovery Happ...
04/11/2026

SACQD is excited to be joining CMHA Hastings Prince Edward Addictions and Mental Health Services for their Recovery Happens Together event!

This year, the event will feature a community market filled with local agencies and vendors, bringing people together to connect, explore resources, and celebrate the importance of community in recovery.

If you're able, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to support Gleaners Food Bank in Belleville. Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference.

We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and join us in supporting an event that reminds us that recovery is possible, connection matters, and no one should have to walk their journey alone.

02/11/2026

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month across Ontario, and this year, the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses Wrapped in Courage campaign is focusing on one vital truth: Choice.

Gender-based violence works by narrowing someone’s world, taking away options, and taking away control. True safety simply can’t exist without the power to choose your own path.

We are moving away from labels that define people by what happened to them, and leaning into words and actions that honor survivor autonomy.

Choice means trusting survivors as the experts in their own journeys. It means ensuring our communities offer real, accessible pathways to safety. This includes secure housing and fair legal support to compassionate care and simply being believed.

When we protect and expand real choices, we open the door to real safety. 💜

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll-free at 1-800-267-0533.

Consent Isn't a Costume. It's Not Optional. Halloween is for scares, not harassment. A costume is NOT an invitation. Wha...
30/10/2026

Consent Isn't a Costume. It's Not Optional.

Halloween is for scares, not harassment.

A costume is NOT an invitation. What someone wears never gives anyone permission to touch, catcall, or harass them.

Flirting isn't consent. Neither is dancing, smiling, or accepting a drink.

No means no. Boundaries don't disappear just because it's Halloween.

Don't be a bystander to creepy behaviour. If you witness harassment, speak up or offer support when it's safe.

The scariest thing about Halloween shouldn't be someone else's behaviour.

Have fun. Look out for each other. Respect boundaries.

Consent never goes out of season.

Silence can allow harm to continue. Small actions can help create change. Bystander intervention is about recognizing wh...
29/10/2026

Silence can allow harm to continue. Small actions can help create change.

Bystander intervention is about recognizing when something isn't right and choosing to respond in a way that is safe, supportive, and respectful.

It might look like challenging a harmful joke, interrupting harassment, checking in with someone who appears uncomfortable, or simply letting a survivor know they are believed.

Not every intervention needs to be loud. Not every situation requires confrontation.

Sometimes, making a difference begins with a simple question:

"Are you okay?"

When we challenge harmful behaviours, support one another, and refuse to normalize sexual violence, we help build communities rooted in consent, accountability, and respect.

Preventing sexual violence is a collective responsibility. We all have a role to play.

A HUGE shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Julie Sweeney at Insight to Action Wellness! 💚Julie generously donated food a...
27/10/2026

A HUGE shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Julie Sweeney at Insight to Action Wellness! 💚

Julie generously donated food and personal hygiene items to our community giveaway box following her recent clothing swap!

We love seeing community members come together to make everyday essentials more accessible while creating spaces where all bodies are welcomed, celebrated, and respected.

Julie's next clothing swap will be happening in April 2027, so keep an eye out!

Thank you, Julie, for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to supporting our community. Small acts of care can make a big difference.

Good Morning Everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Yoga with Billie is happening this evening! We have extra yoga mats...
27/10/2026

Good Morning Everyone!

Just a friendly reminder that Yoga with Billie is happening this evening!

We have extra yoga mats available for anyone who needs one, so no worries if you don't have your own. And, of course, there will be snacks!

Looking forward to seeing everyone for an evening of movement, relaxation, and a little time for ourselves.

Sometimes, healing needs a little more room to grow. We believe healing can happen in many different ways, and sometimes...
21/10/2026

Sometimes, healing needs a little more room to grow.

We believe healing can happen in many different ways, and sometimes, stepping outside the traditional counselling space can open the door to something more.

Paths of Courage is now accepting referrals.
https://www.sacqd.com/paths-of-courage/

19/10/2026

A little glimpse into where you’ll stay during your time at Paths of Courage.

19/10/2026

Accessing support should feel simple, welcoming, and stress-free.

At Paths of Courage, we want the referral and application process to feel as supportive as the journey itself.

This short, guided video will gently walk you through where to find the referral and application forms on our website, helping you take that next step with confidence.

Visit: www.sacqd.com

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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+16139676300

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