Abuse / Neglect
Battered Women’s Support Services
We contribute to the freedom and liberation of girls and women from violence and to empower our community through training and education programs.more info
BC Society of Transition Houses
The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth.more info
Bridges to New Life Society
Community Based Victim Services
• Provides practical and emotional support that assists victims of family/sexual violence including men, women and children (with or without police involvement).
• Criminal Court orientation and accompaniment.
• Safety planning and critical incident response.
• Education and public awareness.
• Family Court information.
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Ending Violence Association
The Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC) works to coordinate and support the work of victim-serving and other anti-violence programs in British Columbia through the provision of issue-based consultation and analysis, resource development, training, research and education. Our work is guided by respect for difference, human dignity and equality.more info
Family Violence Prevention Unit
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) is a national resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about violence within the family and looking for new resources being used to address it.more info
North Okanagan RCMP Victim Assistance Program
North Okanagan RCMP Victim Assistance Program offers emotional and practical support to help victims, their families and witnesses deal with the impact of a crime or tragedy.more info
Outreach Services
Our Outreach Program is a free, safe and confidential service for women 18 years and older, who have experienced abuse in relationships.more info
Transition House
24 hour access to food, shelter and clothing for women with or without children who are fleeing an abusive situation. This abuse can be a partner, landlord, family member or stranger. No referral restrictions. Clients can be self-referred, agency referred, family referred, etc… Each case is assessed for suitability by trained staff.
• Non-judgemental support and referral in a confidential setting for resident and non -resident clients.
• 24 hour crisis line.
• Transportation can be arranged to Transition House if necessary.
• Facilities are wheelchair accessible and has a separate space for seniors.
• Communal living situation with shared kitchen and common areas.
• Access to free clothing, household items, toys, blankets, baby items etc…for resident and non-resident clients.
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Vernon Women's Transition House Society
Operates a 24-hour emergency service providing women experiencing abusive relationships with support, information, and referrals to legal and social agencies.more info