Residential Historical Abuse Program (RHAP) at 520 West 6th

How to access

• Check eligibility

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  To qualify for RHAP, you must sign a statement that says: 

  • you currently live in British Columbia and are over 19 years old
  • you were under the age of 19 when you were sexually abused
  • at the time of the abuse, you were living in a home or residential facility funded by the Province of British Columbia

  You do not have to file a police report or prove that you were sexually abused to be eligible for RHAP. However, you will be required to identify the home or facility where the abuse occurred.

• Self-refer

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  RHAP applicants are able to self-refer by completing the one page application and submit it by mail or fax. We are not able to accept applications by email due to privacy and confidentiality regulations. 

  Residential Historical Abuse Program brochure & application

   

• We will contact you

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  After you submit your application, RHAP will contact you by telephone or mail. If you do not have a counsellor, RHAP can help you find one. If you already have a counsellor, RHAP must ensure that they meet VCH’s professional standards. RHAP arranges payment directly with your counsellor. You and your counsellor will develop a treatment plan that may include individual, group or family counselling.