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 Bando 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 or to register click here or contact Stefanie Workman at (216) 619-6194 x105.

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 Carrie Burick 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 Carrie Burick at (216) 619-6194 x102.

Expressive Arts Group

This group is for adult women and men survivors of rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse who are looking for an alternative healing approach. This group is designed for individuals who have already participated in individual and/or group therapy in some capacity. The group art sessions primarily utilize ceramic materials. A background in art or ceramics is not necessary. The group module is eight weeks long and is located at the Art House, a non-profit art center.

Wellness Series

This series consists of workshops for adult women and men survivors of rape, sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse to supplement the work done in individual and group therapy. Each workshop has been designed as a day of healing brought about by creativity and imagination in a supportive and caring environment.

Click here to view the Wellness Series brochure and registration form.

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 Carrie Burick at (216) 619-6194 x102 for more information.