Every child deserves a safe place to be heard.
We’re here to make sure they have one.
Every day, children across Simcoe Muskoka experience sexual abuse, exploitation, trafficking, neglect, and violence. When a child is ready to tell their story, they deserve more than a system. They deserve safety.
At CYACSM, children tell their story once, professionals work together, and healing begins.
A Place Like This Shouldn’t Have to Exist.
But Child Abuse Does.
Every day, children across Simcoe Muskoka experience sexual abuse, exploitation, trafficking, neglect, and violence. When a child is ready to tell their story, they deserve more than a system. They deserve safety.
At CYACSM, children tell their story once, professionals work together, and healing begins.
Impact By The Numbers
THE REALITY
1 in 3 Girls
and 1 in 6 Boys
experience an unwanted sexual act before the age of 18.
The Average Age
of Recruitment
into sex trafficking in Ontario is just 13 years old.
Police-Reported
Online Child Sexual Exploitation
has increased by 347% in Canada since 2014.
58%
of child and youth victims of crime will have another police contact later in life—as a victim, an accused person, or both.
“The Heart of Healing” mural by Mackenzie Taylor, Indigenous Advocate at CYACSM
Read the story
The Cost of Waiting
Trauma does not heal with time alone.
Without support, childhood trauma can impact mental health, education, relationships, physical health, and future safety. When a child is ready to speak, waiting is not an option.
That’s why CYAC exists.
Our Programs
We offer a wide variety of programs designed to support and empower children, youth, families and professionals. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual while fostering a environment that minimizes trauma and promotes the well-being of children & youth who have experienced physical and sexual abuse and mobilizes the community to recognize, report and prevent abuse.
We offer a wide variety of programs designed to support and empower children, youth, families and professionals. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual while fostering a environment that minimizes trauma and promotes the well-being of children & youth who have experienced physical and sexual abuse and mobilizes the community to recognize, report and prevent abuse.
Working Together for Children
Proudly collaborating with police, child protection, health, mental health, justice, education, and community partners across Simcoe Muskoka.
Every child deserves to be heard.
Whether you need help, want to donate, or want to stand with children in our region, we’re here.