Welcome to The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse across Canada.
We offer a wide range of programs and services to empower CSA survivors. An initial intake meeting is required. For program details click here
Programs
Discover our range of support programs, workshops, and resources designed to help survivors heal, grow, and thrive.
Get Involved
Join us in making a difference. Explore volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and other ways to support our mission.
Events
At The Gatehouse, our fundraising events are more than just gatherings – they’re opportunities to connect, support, and celebrate the power of healing.
Andrea: To Heal Is Truth & Peace
By Andrea Robin Skinner
***Trigger warning***
The sexual abuse of a child is a rape of the mind, in which any fledgling tools for healing are stolen. Without intervention, deep shame fills up the child’s life, and continues into adulthood. This is my story…
Programs Offered
At The Gatehouse, our programs are at the heart of our mission to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Through peer support, counseling, and tailored resources, we create safe spaces for individuals to heal, connect, and rebuild their lives. Each program is designed to foster growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope on the journey toward recovery.
Peer Support
Adult Peer Support
An introductory 15-week peer-led group offering a safe space for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to connect, learn coping skills, and discuss the impact of their experiences in a closed, supportive setting.
Supplemental
Arts Therapy
An 8-week expressive arts therapy group for survivors to creatively explore their experiences, promote healing, and build community through visual arts, music, movement, and reflective writing.
Investigation Support
TPS Investigation
The Gatehouse is a child-friendly space for police and child welfare workers to interview children (17 and under) and their caregivers during child abuse investigations.
2023 Service Statistics
The impactful programs offered at The Gatehouse are designed to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse on their healing journey. From peer-led support groups to specialized counselling sessions, our programs provide safe spaces, compassionate guidance, and a path toward empowerment and transformation. Explore the data to see how we’re making a difference, one step at a time.
Our Partners
Meet the Partners Who Empower Us to Make a Difference Every Day.