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Courageous Corner Support Group

Women affected by sexual violence can participate in a free survivor-led support group called Courageous Corner, a place where we are in this together on the good days and bad. You can ask questions or simply support others in their journey.

We meet the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. For an updated schedule and meeting details, please email support@bravestep.org.

Online Support & Resources

You do not have to face this alone. Brave Step is here to support you every step of the way with an online community created by and for victors of sexual abuse. If you’ve lived with this secret for years and/or never had anyone that understands, we are here for you. A place where you are safe, understood and supported.

Brave Step has a closed, private Facebook group available. This is intended for survivors of sexual abuse, parents or spouses to share their testimony, ask questions and be understood. https://www.facebook.com/groups/BraveStep/

Applicant Criteria

The following criteria apply.

1. Any person over 18
2. Has experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault at any time
3. Is experiencing struggle in daily life
4. Is capable of participating in talk therapy
5. Is willing to commit to and participate in their own recovery/healing

Individuals are not eligible to receive services if the person:

1. Is receiving therapy services elsewhere (specific to individual or group therapy).
2. Has a severe dissociative disorder.
3. Has a severe developmental or communication disorder that would prevent them from participating in talk therapy.
4. Is actively abusing alcohol or drugs in a manner that would prevent them from participating in therapy.  It is expected that an individual would be referred for substance abuse treatment prior to participating in therapy for sexual trauma.
5. Has one or more convictions for sexual assault.

Family members, such as parents, siblings, immediate family members, spouses or close friends of sexual abuse survivors may apply to receive support group services if they meet these criteria:

1. Any person over 18
2. Has experienced sexual trauma at any time OR
3. Is a family member or friend of someone who has experienced sexual trauma
4. Is experiencing struggle in daily life
5. Is capable of participating in talk therapy
6. Is willing to commit to and participate in their own recovery/healing

Family members or close friends may not be accepted to participate in support group services if the person:

1. Is receiving therapy services elsewhere.
2. Has a severe dissociative disorder.
3. Has a severe developmental or communication disorder that would prevent them from participating in talk therapy.
4. Is actively abusing alcohol or drugs in a manner that would prevent them from participating in therapy.
5. Demonstrates negative behavior that might harm other members of the support group or efforts of the group at large.

Program Fee

As a survivor or the loved one of a survivor, you deserve to lead your best life, but quality trauma care can be expensive, difficult to find, and challenging to understand what services will garner the best outcomes. Brave Step makes the process easier and allows more survivors and their loved ones the opportunity to access care. A benefit of Brave Step’s program is personalized service, one that is designed to give you optimal results that are affordable and obtainable.

• Many of Brave Step’s carefully vetted therapists accept insurance. Our team works diligently to find the right fit for care and one who accepts your insurance.
• For those without insurance, Brave Step has a sliding scale that is tailored to your specific situation.

Please note, many of our services such as peer-led support groups, empowerment programs and ways to find your voice are free to participants. Contact us to learn more.

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