? SACOMSS | Support Groups FAQ

Sexual Assault Center of McGill Students Society

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Support Groups

Support Groups are safe spaces for the on-going healing and empowerment of survivors, available to the English-speaking Montreal community. Meetings are completely confidential and completely free. Three to ten members meet weekly with trained co-facilitators, in a physically accessible, confidential location near McGill's downtown campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to be a McGill student to join a support group?
A: No. In fact we encourage people from the greater Montreal community as well as McGill students to join support groups.
Q: How old do I need to be to join a group?
A: We require you to be at least 18 years of age.
Q: Do I need to pay to join a group?
A: No. All SACOMSS' services are offered for free.
Q: How often do support groups run?
A: The groups meet once a week for two hours.
Q: What types of support groups do you offer?
A: We offer supports groups for survivors of sexual assault as well as for their partners, families, and friends. Learn more about what support groups you can join.
Q: I want to join more that one group. Is that OK?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Where do the groups meet?
A: The locations are kept confidential until you are admitted into a group. The groups do, however meet in the downtown area.
Q: What days do the groups meet?
A: The day and time will be disclosed once you and the facilitators decide that you are a good fit for a group.
Q: Are there any groups offered in French?
A: Unfortunately not at the moment. We are looking into that possibility for future groups.
Q: I am interested in a joining a group. How do I do that?
A: Please call SACOMSS at 514-398-8500 or email sacomssgroups@gmail.com
Q: I am interested in facilitating a support group. How do I become involved in SACOMSS?
A: We run training for Support Groups every October and January. If you are interested, please call 514-398-8500.
Q: Do you have any information about other support groups offered in the Montreal are?
A: Please check out SACOMSS Resources.
Q: I have more questions about support groups. How I do contact you?
A: You can email us at sacomssgroups@gmail.com or call us at 514-398-8500.
Q: I have talked to someone from SACOMSS on the phone, but haven't heard back from my facilitators - what's going on?
A: Our policy is to call back any interested member within 1-2 days, but at times you can be hard to reach! The fastest way to let us know you're still waiting, and for us to contact you, is to email sacomssgroups@gmail.com. Thanks for your understanding!

SACOMSS services are anonymous and of a supportive nature. We do not provide therapy or private counselling.

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