What we do
We aim to make trauma healing accessible to everyone, regardless of economic status. Healing is possible, and the tools and resources to help should be available to everyone.
trauma therapy grants
The main focus of the Breaking Free Foundation is to help make trauma healing more accessible for everyone. One of the ways in which we are doing this, is through our Therapy Grant Program.
Applicants who are approved, will receive a $750 grant, paid directly to a vetted, trauma-informed therapist with a psychology designation. We ensure the therapists we work with are accredited and specialize in trauma therapy. By paying them their full rate, we can also support the professionals in this field as well. Candidates can re-apply for a second grant as well.
free meet-ups
Our twice-monthly meet-ups in Calgary, Alberta are one of our most successful programs and one that we are very proud of. Members of the BFF team lead a group conversation about trauma and healing.
People come to participate actively or simply as a listener, as these are safe spaces to connect with BFF and the trauma and healing community. Participants in the group have seen incredible growth and gain insights from their peers on how to cope, move forward and even thrive in their lives. Post-traumatic growth in action. Our meetings are held in donated spaces: The Commons and Serenity Now Wellness.
the victor walk
The Victor Walk is an annual national awareness movement powered by an "Orange Wave of Courage"; the Victor Walk gives a voice to those affected by the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Our first Victor Walk in 2013 was a huge success nationwide, and since then we have been working to keep the momentum high with the community we’ve built up together. The Victor Walk gives a voice to those who have been affected by trauma throughout their lifetimes and shifts people from victim to VICTOR.
One in two girls and one in three boys falls victim to unwanted sexual advances before the age of 18.
60% of rape victims are under the age of 17.