Support Groups & Programs
Support groups at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) are free of charge and confidential. Group modules run from 8 to 12 weeks based on the type of group. All groups are closed, which means that the group does not accept new members once a module begins. Closed groups ensure safety, confidentiality and trust among current group members. Any interested new members may enroll for the next group module after a current module ends. All new group members must meet with group facilitators for a pre-group interview. The pre-group interview is a chance for a prospective group member to meet the group facilitators, ask questions, see the CRCC and help determine if a support group at the CRCC is right for that individual.
Child and Family Services
Parent Support Group
A support group for any non-offending parents or guardians of children who have been sexually abused, regardless of the ages of their children. The CRCC recognizes that a child's experience of sexual abuse can affect the entire family. This group is designed to provide emotional support and resources, and to assist group members in being supportive of sexually abused children. This group is scheduled on the same day and time as Transformations, our teen support group, for the convenience of parents whose daughters are attending that group.
For more information, contact Claire Campbell at (216) 619-6194 x101.
Young Adult Services
Transformations
This support group is for girls aged 13-17 who are survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group includes art therapy, discussion and other fun activities. The focus is on expressing feelings, receiving and giving emotional support, learning coping skills, and building self esteem. Group modules are 8 to 10 weeks long and are offered during evening hours. Each session is 2 hours long, and the maximum group size is 10 members.
For more information, contact Stefanie Workman at (216) 619-6194 x105.
Girls Kick Butt!
"Girls Kick Butt!" is an empowerment conference for middle school and high school girls aged 12 to 18. Self-esteem building activities like art, poetry, discussions and role plays are teen-centered and fun!
"Girls Kick Butt!" provides a forum for girls to express their views, ask questions, and learn knowledge, skills, and attitudes that can help prevent sexual assault. The conference is open to any girl, regardless of whether or not she is a survivor of sexual assault. It is NOT a therapy group and participants are not asked whether they have been sexually assaulted. The conference is limited to 15 participants and fills quickly, so it is advisable to register early.
For more information,
click here. To find out if there are still slots available for
this month's conference, call Stefanie Workman at (216) 619-6194
x105. Registration is done by phone ONLY - you must call to
register.
Adult Services
Women's Support Groups
Ongoing support groups for adult women survivors of rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse. These groups offer a space for receiving and giving emotional support, expressing feelings and learning coping skills. Activities may include expressive therapies in combination with discussion. Closed group modules last 10 to 12 weeks and are offered during daytime and evening hours. Each session is 2 hours long, and the maximum group size is 8 members. A pre-group interview is required before one can participate.
For more information, contact Allison Hrovat at (216) 619-6194 x102.
Men's Support Group
The Men's Support Group is for adult men who are survivors of rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse. This group offers a space for receiving and giving emotional support, expressing feelings and learning coping skills. Activities may include expressive therapies in combination with discussion. Group modules last 10 to 12 weeks and are offered during evening hours. Each session is 2 hours long, and the maximum group size is 8 members. A pre-group interview is required before one can participate.
For more information, contact Allison Hrovat at (216) 619-6194 x102.
Justice System Support Group
This group is open to survivors (age 16+) and parents of children
who are the victim in a sexually oriented criminal case in Cuyahoga
County. The purpose of this group is to provide psycho education &
social support to survivors of sexual assault who are currently
involved with the criminal justice system. The group will aim to
reduce stress associated with the criminal justice system and keep
the survivor emotionally and mentally strong with the goal of
effective participation in court proceedings. The group will be held
the first and third Monday evening of March, April, and May from
6-7:30 pm. It is a DROP IN group; there is no attendance policy. You
may come as many, or as few, times as you choose. The group will be
held at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Parking is available on
the street or in surrounding lots.
For more information
click here or contact Ashley Hawke at (216) 619-6194 x109.
Creative
Health Series
The Creative Health Series is
an approach to wellbeing through intention building and awareness in
a day long workshop setting. This series is designed for both
survivors and supporters of those who have experienced sexual abuse
or sexual violence. Each workshop is planned as a day of health and
stress relief using the expressive arts and imagination in a
creative, supportive and healing environment. Please note that each
workshop is offered with specific attendees in mind.
For more information, contact Claire
Campbell at 216-619-6194 x101.
Psycho-educational Outreach Program
The CRCC offers a psycho-educational outreach program for chemically dependant women in residential treatment who are survivors of rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse.
For more information, contact Kirsti Mouncey at (216) 619-6194
x118 for more information.
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