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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.
As part of YMCA BC's Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Services (VAWISS), the Y Women's Emergency Shelter is a transition house that provides 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
As part of YMCA BC's Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Services (VAWISS), Stopping the Violence Outreach is a free and confidential mobile program that provides support to women who have experienced or who are currently experiencing intimate partner violence.
P.E.A.C.e Programs for children & Youth
Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment program for children and youth aged 3 to 18 who have witnessed or experienced violence. We support their healing journey through specialized, expressive therapies that recognize the unique impact of trauma on young lives.
HOUSING OUTREACH SERVICES
As part of YMCA BC's Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Services (VAWISS), the Housing Outreach is a free and confidential service supporting self-identifying women and their children who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing violence. The program helps women in Kamloops and the surrounding areas.
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.
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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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