Support Groups

Groups give survivors the opportunity to continue the healing process with other survivors who have had similar experiences. Support groups can help break through the isolation that is common among survivors.

Currently Offered Support Groups
Adolescents' Group: All members of this group were sexually abused as children or adolescents. They were either assaulted or molested by a family member or by a stranger. Group meets twice a month for 90-minute sessions.

Children's Group: Members of this group are the siblings of the Adolescents' Group. Members range in age from 7 to 8. These children were impacted by the abuse endured by their brothers or sisters.

Women's Group: This group supports survivors of sexual abuse who were exposed to the abuse during their childhood or as adults. They meet twice a month for 90 minutes.

Parents’ Group: The members of this group have at least one child who had been sexually abused. The purpose of the group is to provide parents with psycho-education around developmental issues, sexual abuse, and parenting skills. Parents also address their own victimization issues. The group provides a safe place for parents to explore their own victimization issues and encourages them to support their children's healing process.

Other Sample Support Groups
Women Survivors of Sexual Assault: a 12-week group available to adult women who have experienced sexual assault and/or abuse at some point in their lives.

Teen and Young Women Survivors of Sexual Assault: a 12-week group available to teens and young adults through age 25.

Male Survivors of Sexual Assault: This ongoing group is available to adult men ages 18 and over. This group is appropriate for men who have experienced sexual assault/abuse or other traumas at any time in their lives: incest, child molestation, date, acquaintance or stranger rape.

We have additional groups available and are continually putting other groups together as requested.

For additional information on how to join a support group, call our business line at (650) 652-0598 to speak to a trauma counselor or leave a message in the general voicemail. Unless you specify an emergency, someone will get back to you within 48 hours.