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Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Services offers a continuum of services to help women and children find safety and support when leaving violence. If you or someone you know is looking for safety these programs can help.
A Transition House that provides temporary safe housing and support for women with or without children fleeing violence in the home.
24 hour phone support available.
Stopping The Violence Outreach Services
For community based support including referral and accompaniment to medical, legal and other service agencies, information and support to empower women who may prefer to navigate these systems and services on their own, individual as well as group and peer support.
PEACE Child & Youth Counselling Program
Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment program for children and youth aged 3 to 18 who have experienced violence in the home. The program helps to process and heal from their experiences.
HOUSING OUTREACH SERVICES
A free and confidential mobile program that provides possible rental subsidies and housing-specific support for women who have experienced intimate partner violence.
CALL: 250-319-4283
YMCA BC’s anti-violence programs offer a continuum of services to help women and children find safety and support when leaving violence in the home. If you or someone you know is looking for safety, these programs can help.
We are forever grateful for our community and how they continue to support and give to our programs. Monetary donations, monthly giving, legacy giving and 3rd party fundraisers are just a few of the ways that offer that support. For more information, please see the QR code below.
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We do accept donations of gently used in season items throughout the year except at Christmas when we accept new items only. Please call to see if we need and have space for the items you would like to donate, 250-374-6162.
Want to support the women and children and the Shelter with new items? Here is a list of ideas for items that are frequently used. We use donations like these for many occasions like birthdays, special holidays and the just because days too! Thanks for making women and children feel special and supported through your gifts.
Amazon Holiday Wishlist
Christmas Wish List
New items ideas list
When women are starting over it is good to have a little extra help. Making a Start Up Basket can make a big difference as they transition to a new place. See our idea list below.
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