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Find Help
The Woman Abuse Response Program does not provide direct services for women experiencing abuse.
The following is a list of resources that may be helpful for women, please call us if you have any questions.
If you fear for your immediate safety, have been injured or thinking about harming yourself:
Call the police at 911
VictimLINK 1-800-563-0808
VictimLINK is a province-wide 24-hour telephone help line for victims of family and sexual violence, and all other crimes.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
A free and confidential, 24-hour distress line providing immediate, non-judgmental support and community resources
Go to a hospital emergency unit
Resources in the Lower Mainland
VictimLINK 1-800-563-0808
VictimLINK is a province-wide 24-hour telephone help line for victims of family and sexual violence, and all other crimes.
Women Against Violence Against Women 604-255-6344 or Toll-Free 1-877-392-7583
Offers several different ways to access support (24-hour Crisis line, Counselling, Support Groups Advocacy), with the following common goals: to emotionally support and empower women; to facilitate a survivor's understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of the trauma resulting from abusive or violent experiences; to explore current personal coping skills and strategies; to acknowledge women as self defined and self-identified; to listen, reflect and offer feedback in a non-judgmental way; to advocate and provide appropriate referrals, if necessary; to identify and acknowledge different oppressions and their impact on women's lives and experiences
Sheway (604) 216 1699
Provides comprehensive health and social services to women who are either pregnant or parenting children less than 18 months old and who are experiencing current or previous issues with substance use. Recognizes that the health of women and their children is linked to the conditions of their lives and their ability to influence these conditions. Offers food and nutrition services, primary health care services, counselling services, healthy child development and advocacy
Chimo Crisis Centre (604) 279 7077
Offers a variety of programs and services including the Nova Transition House, information, emotional support, practical assistance, education, individual counselling, support groups, and advocacy for women and their children who are currently in or fleeing violence
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter (604) 872-8212
Offers a 24 hour Crisis Line and Safe Shelter for Battered Women. Also provides a free legal clinic, support groups, advocacy, accompaniment and resources on various issues related to violence and feminism.
Atira Women's Resource Society (604) 331-1407
A not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending violence against women through providing direct service, as well as working to increase awareness of and education around the scope and impact on our communities of men's violence against women and children. Some of the services include: Housing (emergency shelters and second stage housing); support; health care for women who are pregnant or have young children and are using substance and/or have mental health diagnoses; and Aboriginal Women's program.
Vancouver General Hospital Domestic Violence Program (604) 875-4924
Offers a Program of Care for persons who have been impacted by violence and come to the hospital for assistance. The DV Outpatient Clinic also offers clinical one to one counselling for persons who are in or have left abusive relationships. Services are free under the Medical Services Plan. The DV Outpatient Clinic is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:30pm.
Greater Coquitlam Crisis and Information Line (604) 540-2221
Volunteers provide anonymous, confidential telephone crisis intervention and support, community information and referrals 24-hours a day. Also provides a women's program that consists of weekly drop-in information and support group for women who have been physically and/or emotionally abused by their partners.
Options South Asian Information and Crisis Line (Surrey) (604) 596-4321
Provides services to women who have experienced any type of abuse. The services provided are support, advocacy and information, court support, lifeskills, immigration issues. Also have a Children Who Witness Abuse program.
Prideline 1-800- 566-1170 or 604 684-6869
Gay and Lesbian helpline. The Prideline provides information on social and community events; tourist information; referrals to social service agencies, support groups, LGTB friendly doctors or therapists; and information on services offered at The Centre itself. In addition, The Prideline offers peer support services. 7 days per week from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Battered Women’s Support Services (604) 687-1867
Battered Women's Support Services provides counselling and advocacy for women survivors of violence in relationships, childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault. We also provide education and training on violence against women and related issues.
Multicultural Family Support Services (604) 436-1025
Provides a safe and non-judgmental environment for women and their children in their own language and culture. Individual counselling is provided at the office, out of the office and over the phone. Also provides group counselling and support and counselling to women victims of sexual assault and to adult survivors of sexual abuse, emergency interventions and referrals to appropriate resources.
MOSAIC Family Services (604) 254-0244
Delivers multilingual, culturally sensitive support to victims of crime, whether or not the police/justice system are involved. Provides immigrants, refugees and newcomers of all backgrounds the following services: emotional support, general information, justice-related information, practical assistance and support, advocacy, accompaniment, referrals, and public education.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Family Services (604) 683-1362
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre, located at the meeting point of downtown and Chinatown of Vancouver. It offers a comprehensive range of social and community services to help new immigrants and citizens overcome language and cultural barriers to become participating and contributing members of society.
Shelters
For a full list of shelters in Metro Vancouver please click here
Vancouver Kate Booth House (604) 872-7774
Powell House (604) 683-4933
Helping Spirit Lodge (604) 872-6649
Shimai Transition House (604) 581-9100 or 1-877-581-9100 (specialized for women who are both escaping violent relationships and who use drugs or alcohol)
Ama House (604)542-5992 (for women 55 years and older)
Bridge Shelter 24-hour Crisis Line (604) 684-3542
North VancouverSage House (604) 987-3374
RichmondNova Transition House (604) 270-4911
BurnabyMarguerite Dixon House (604) 298-3454
SurreyEvergreen House (604) 584-3301
Virginia Sam (604) 572-5116
White RockAtira Transition House (604) 531-4430
LangleyIshtar Transition House (604) 530-9442
ChilliwackAnn Davis Transition House (604) 792-3116
Some shelters have a switchboard open 24 hours a day but many others only have them open during the day. You can leave a message to let them know if and when they can call you back. If you are leaving and afraid for your safety you can go to a hospital emergency department, contact the police or call a crisis line for help.
Last Reviewed: August 10, 2009
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