hope network
healing that begins with connection.
At LHR, we believe healing begins with connection. The path to recovery not only requires professional expertise, but also genuine understanding and compassionate care. That’s why we’ve created the Hope Network - a vital bridge connecting survivors with specialized counsellors to help guide them through their healing journey.
if you, or someone you know is in immediate danger or risk, CALL 911.
if you, or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Important Numbers:
Child & Youth Protection Services: 1-800-567-6810
Crime Victims Assistance Centres: 1-866-532-2822
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
hope network.
As part of LHR, we’ve built a comprehensive network of trauma-informed counsellors dedicated to supporting teen survivors throughout their healing journey. Understanding that each survivors path is unique, we carefully match teens with specialized counselors based on their individual needs, geographic location, and financial circumstances. By removing barriers to expert care, we empower girls and their families to access the professional support they deserve, creating pathways toward healing, resilience, and hope.
counsellor qualifications
Trauma-informed counsellors possess specialized qualifications including advanced certification in trauma therapy approaches (EMDR, TF-CBT), extensive training in developmental psychology, and experience with adolescent-specific interventions. They understand the neurobiological impacts of sexual trauma on teen development and can create safe therapeutic environments through skills in establishing trust, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and pacing treatment to avoid retraumatization. These professionals are uniquely equipped to help teen survivors navigate complex trauma responses, shame, and trust issues while supporting their developmental needs during a critical life stage - ultimately fostering resilience, agency, and healing through evidence-based practices designed specifically for youth trauma recovery.
our matching process
We carefully pair teens with counsellors by considering multiple factors gathered through our comprehensive intake form. This personalized approach accounts for the teens specific trauma experiences, therapeutic preference, geographic accessibility, religious considerations, and financial situation to ensure optimal therapeutic connection. Our team reviews each form thoroughly, following all provincial guidelines for minors seeking mental health services, including proper consent protocols and confidentiality requirements. Once potential matches are identified, we facilitate warm introductions to counsellors who specialize in the teens particular needs, creating a foundation of trust from the very beginning. This thoughtful matching process significantly increases the likelihood of successful therapeutic outcomes and sustained healing.
apply to be matched with a qualified counsellor today.
financial assistance
We believe that every teen survivor deserves access to healing, regardless of financial circumstances. At LHR, we are deeply committed to removing financial barriers that might prevent young people from receiving the professional support they need. Through generous community partnerships and donor-supplied funds, up to 10 counselling sessions are fully sponsored upon being paired with a counsellor. Your recovery is priceless, and we stand ready to help make it possible.
help support a teen in crisis
join the 365 initiative today.
Everyday, a teen survivor takes the brave step to seek healing - and through the 365 initiative, you can ensure she never walks that path alone. By sponsoring counselling sessions, you become the invisible hand of hope in a young woman’s darkest moment, guaranteeing that every single day of the year, a girl can access professional support regardless of her family’s financial situation. Your gift does more than fund therapy; it tells a survivor she matters, her healing matters, and that someone believes in her future.
family resources
FAQs
Navigating the healing journey alongside your teen requires support, knowledge, and community. We’ve carefully collected these resources to empower families with practical tools and information as your support your survivor through recovery. From understanding trauma responses to learning effective communication strategies, these trusted resources offer guidance for the entire family system. While professional counselling provides essential therapeutic support, these complementary materials can help strengthen your role as a supportive presence in your teen’s healing process. Remember, your own wellbeing matters too - many of these resources will include healing strategies for parents and caregivers.
When a child experiences sexual abuse, families and caregivers often struggle to comprehend how such trauma could occur without their awareness. This article helps parents and caregivers understand the reality of child sexual abuse - its prevalence, the complex ways children disclose, and effective methods for supporting survivors through disclosure.
understand & identify child sexual abuse
Many parents believe their children have not been exposed to inappropriate content online, but kids are saying something very different. This article explains the risks and harms of viewing this content and provides helpful tips to watch for warning signs, what to do if your child has viewed this content, and more.
exposure to sexually explicit material
When a person experiences trauma, their body and mind use a set of strategies to respond the best way possible at the time of the trauma. In this informational video, the common types of trauma responses are explored and explained. **Note: This video is not a replacement for professional counselling or support services. Youth and their family members may choose to use this video as a support until therapy is available or may include it in their work with a therapist/counsellor.
