Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District

03/06/2026

At the Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District, Pride is about more than celebration—it's about visibility, safety, inclusion, and belonging.

We recognize that 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals continue to experience disproportionately high rates of sexual violence, harassment, discrimination, and barriers to support. During Pride Month, we honour the strength, and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while reaffirming our commitment to providing survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and inclusive services for all.

This month, and every month, we stand alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, families, and allies.

28/05/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness, challenge harmful myths, support survivors, and continue important conversations about consent, safety, and healing. In Canada, millions of people have experienced sexual violence, yet many survivors never report what happened due to fear, shame, stigma, or systemic barriers. This month reminds us that every survivor deserves to be believed, supported, and treated with dignity. Together, we can help create safer, more compassionate communities.

Main Office: 613-967-6300
Paths of Courage Healing & Retreat Centre: 613-476-7000
Crisis Line: 1-877-544-6424
Website: www.sacqd.com

21/05/2026

We’re so grateful to Doki Doki in downtown Belleville for their generous prize donation for our illustration draw. Thank you for supporting our community!

21/05/2026

Shared in solidarity.

Today, Quinte Health marks our first annual Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Day.

We lowered our flags in memory of our colleague, Shannan Hickey, and in recognition of all those who have lost their lives to intimate partner violence.

At sunset, our teams will place and light flameless candles in windows and visible spaces across our hospitals—a quiet, shared moment of remembrance.

Her light shines on in how we care for one another. 💜

Learn more about Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Response Program: https://quintehealth.ca/care-service/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-program/

20/05/2026

In the healing journey, setting boundaries can become one of the greatest forms of protection. 🤍

Boundaries help create safety, rebuild trust within ourselves, and honour our emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Healing may teach us that:
• saying “no” is okay
• protecting our peace is necessary
• rest is productive
• access to us is not automatic

Boundaries are not barriers to love or connection — they are acts of self-respect, safety, and healing.

15/05/2026

The Believe Survivors hats are now available for purchase in-store at designsbyalexisrose!

Hats are $25 each, with all proceeds supporting the Quinte & District Victims’ Fund, helping provide financial assistance to those impacted by violence.

To Purchase:
🤍 Shop in-store at designsbyalexisrose at 255 Glenn Miller Rd, Unit 5, Trenton

🤍 Email us at [email protected].

The Believe Survivors Project was created by the Quinte & District Victims’ Fund in response to the sexual assault trial in London. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of believing survivors in court, the media, and all areas of our lives.

The Quinte & District Victims’ Fund provides financial support to individuals impacted by crime throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Funding helps address immediate safety needs related to the impact of crime and supports access to services, programs, and assistance when other funding or community resources are unavailable or insufficient.

Together, we can let survivors know they are believed, credible and reliable.

15/05/2026

The office of the Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in honour of Victoria Day.

We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026.

Our 24/7 Crisis Line remains available during this time:
📞 1-877-544-6424

Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend.

14/05/2026

Moose Hide Campaign Day

Today, on May 14th, Moose Hide Campaign Day, we stand in solidarity to end violence against women and children.

The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born and Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians - all committed to taking action to end violence.

Make a commitment to ending gender-based violence by wearing a moose hide pin today.

Moose Hide Pins are available at all libraries in Prince Edward County. 💜

Learn more at: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

12/05/2026

Last night, the Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District had the honour of being at Boston Pizza for our Celebrity Server Fundraiser in support of survivors in our community.

To everyone who came out, donated, shared a meal, stopped to talk with us, or simply showed your support — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Nights like these remind us that community care is real, and that survivors are surrounded by people who truly care.

Every conversation, every smile, every act of generosity helps us continue the work we do each day supporting survivors through healing, advocacy, and hope.

A very special thank you to the incredible staff at Boston Pizza for your warmth, kindness, and support throughout the evening. We are so grateful to stand alongside a community that continues to show up with compassion and heart.

Together, we are helping survivors feel seen, believed, and supported.