Welcome to the West Island CALACS, we are here for you.
The West Island CALACS is an intersectionnal feminist non-profit organization that fights against sexual assault. It offers services to cis and trans women, as well as to all trans, Two-spirit and non-binary people and prevention services to the community.
We want to stop sexual assault and live in a world free of violence. To achieve this, direct help, prevention and advocacy must be in continuous interaction. The values that guide our work are equality, solidarity and empowerment.
Our areas of work
Need help? Questions?
We are here for you. Feel free to write to us or leave us a message on our voice mail.
Sexual Assault Issues:
A sexual assault (SA) is first and foremost a criminal act. It is an act of domination, humiliation, abuse of power and violence. Sexual violence is a societal problem whose victims can unfortunately come from any socio-economic class and belong to any age, gender, culture, religion or sexual orientation.
Our services in a few words
Free
Our services are offered free of charge to all in order to make access inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Confidential services
Confidentiality and security is at the heart of our values, we recognize the free choice of each.
Open to all
Our services are offered to women, trans and non-binary people from all communities and regardless of migration status.
Testimonials from people who received services at CALACS
I went in feeling like a lamb and came out like a lion. Before CALACS, I felt like a victim. But now I associate as a survivor! Very grateful this service is available to people whether it happened early in life or recently. Thank you!
- Anonymous
Very empathetic and understanding group and group leader. I always felt comfortable, encouraged, and supported by all. To meet other women during different stages of their healing, and to be a part of their journey and to have them be a part of mine; was incredibly helpful. The group leader was also showed outstanding patience and compassion. She freely helped me to explore my thought patterns, behaviors, and views of my life and myself. I was able to regain a lot of courage and strength during the group, helping me start to take back my power. Thank you Calacs!
- Anonymous
I believe that the help I received from CALACS was undeniably life changing. I finally felt heard and respected. I was guided every step with IVAC and the group therapy was exactly what I needed to start my healing process. I will forever be grateful to the kindness and understanding shown by all at CALACS. Blessings.
- Anonymous