Attend an SMSRC Community Information Session

July 24, 2023 – Defence Stories

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is hosting live information sessions to provide updates and details about its various programs, services, and initiatives. All members of the wider Defence community affected by sexual misconduct, including current and former Canadian Armed Forces members, Department of National Defence public service employees, Cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers, and family members, aged 16 and older, are welcome to attend these events. This is also an opportunity for attendees to ask questions anonymously.

Upcoming sessions

The Independent Legal Assistance Program Information Session

English: August 1 and 3, 2023

French: August 8, 2023

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The SMSRC National Call-Out for people affected by sexual misconduct Information Session

English: August 15 and 22, 2023

French: August 16, 2023

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time

The links for joining the information sessions are available on the SMSRC’s Community Information Sessions webpage.

Additional information sessions on the Military Sexual Trauma Peer Support program, the expansion of support services to Cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers, and family members, aged 16 and older, and other programs and services will be offered later this fall.

For any questions or comments regarding these sessions, we invite you to contact the Communications and Marketing team by email at SMSRCPA-Communications-CSRISAP-Communications@forces.gc.ca. As always, SMSRC counsellors are available for 24/7 help and support by calling 1-844-750-1648. During weekdays, they can also respond to emails at DND.SMSRC-CSRIS.MDN@forces.gc.ca.