The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s (VSAC) mission is to support, empower and advocate for women and all [trans] survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Regardless of when you were assaulted, VSAC is there to support you in your healing journey. VSCA serves as a liaison between individuals affected by sexual violence, the justice and medical systems and community services.
Visit Victoria Sexual Assault Centre for more in formation.
At the request of police, Victim Services (VS) provides highly trained staff to provide immediate on-scene emotional and practical crisis support to victims and witnesses of crime or trauma during office hours. VS also provide telephone support after hours to victims and witnesses of crime or trauma at the request of police.
Visit Victim Services for more information.
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
Call or text 1-800-563-0808 or send an email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
Visit Victim Link BC for more information.
Bridges has been providing life-changing employment and healing programs to women overcoming the effects of trauma and abuse since 1988. Bridges strives to create an environment where women feel safe to take on the challenge of changing their lives, realizing their dreams and taking their rightful place in society.
Visit Bridges for Women for more information.
Greater Victoria has a number of Emergency and Second Stage Housing Options for women fleeing abuse.
The Cridge Transition House
The Cridge Transition House is a safe place for women with or without children fleeing violence or abuse in their homes.
Call the 24-Hour Help Line at 250 479-3963 or visit Cridge Transition House for more information.
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Victoria Transition House for Women
The Victoria Women’s Transition House can provide you with the help you need-from a safe place to stay to counselling, support and referrals.
Call the 24-Hour Help Line at 250-385-6611 or visit Victoria Transition House for more information.
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Sooke Transition House
The Sooke Transition House Society (STHS) provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are in crisis resulting from family violence.
Call 250-642-2591 to speak with someone directly or email anniesplace@shaw.ca
Visit Sooke Transition House for more information.
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Second Stage Housing Margaret Laurence House
Margaret Laurence House (MLH) is a community-based second stage program for women who are leaving an abusive intimate relationship and who have their children in their care at least 50% of the time. MLH provides housing, support, counselling and advocacy. Women will be considered for admission through self-referral or referral from other agencies.
Visit Margaret Laurence House for more information.