- The Cridge Transition House for Women
- Volunteer ProgramInterested in volunteering at Cridge Transition House for Women? Volunteers are important at Cridge Transition House for Women. We count on our volunteers to help with all the things that need to be done to support the women and children in the house. Volunteers do things like: drive women to appointments, help prepare dinner, pick up and organize donations, fill the house with delicious baking smells, take care of children, fuel up the house vehicles, pick up groceries, keep brochures organized, replenish supplies in the linen closet, water the garden, and too many more things than we can list! We couldn’t do what we do without our fabulous volunteers. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at CridgeTransition House for Women, call Anita at 250-479-3963.
- Intimate Partner Violence Information & ResourcesDomestic Violence BC Helpline: 1 800 563 0808Domestic Violence BC Website:http://www.domesticviolencebc.ca/ Resources In times of change and transition, women and children can greatly benefit from access to resources in their community. Some of the agencies that we frequently refer our clients to are: BC Families in Transition provides support to families who have experienced divorce, separation and family re-organization. B.C./ Yukon Society of Transition Houses provides information about transition houses located throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) offers materials to support women seeking safety and their service providers. The Government of British Columbia’s Stopping the Violence website offers resources and contact information about the counselling and support services available to women in B.C. Information Justice Denied- a powerful poem by a former resident of The Cridge Transition House for Women
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Areas of Service
Select from the links below to visit our various programs
Information for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
Safety Planning:
Women and children are at increased risk for violence when they disclose abuse or leave the relationship. Having a well-developed safety plan is essential. The following documents are meant to guide women through the process of making plans for their safety (courtesy of the PEEL Committee Against Women Abuse, 2006):
Domestic Violence BC Helpline: 1 800 563 0808
Domestic Violence BC Website: http://www.domesticviolencebc.ca/
Up to 80% of women who have been in a violent relationship have received at least one brain injury from their partner. For more information: www.cridge.org/ipv-bi/
Resources for People Supporting Women
Domestic Violence Resource Sheets:
Our staff have developed resource sheets to print out and refer to. In addition to local resources for families experiencing domestic abuse, they include helpful hints on how you can support people in your life who are experiencing violence. There are two versions – the first is designed for support professionals (e.g. social workers, staff at social service agencies, police, etc). The second handout offers additional resources specific to spiritual leaders.
- Domestic Violence Resources in Victoria – Support Professionals
- Domestic Violence Resources in Victoria – Spiritual Leader
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- The Cridge Transition House for Women
- Volunteer ProgramInterested in volunteering at Cridge Transition House for Women? Volunteers are important at Cridge Transition House for Women. We count on our volunteers to help with all the things that need to be done to support the women and children in the house. Volunteers do things like: drive women to appointments, help prepare dinner, pick up and organize donations, fill the house with delicious baking smells, take care of children, fuel up the house vehicles, pick up groceries, keep brochures organized, replenish supplies in the linen closet, water the garden, and too many more things than we can list! We couldn’t do what we do without our fabulous volunteers. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at CridgeTransition House for Women, call Anita at 250-479-3963.
- Intimate Partner Violence Information & ResourcesDomestic Violence BC Helpline: 1 800 563 0808Domestic Violence BC Website:http://www.domesticviolencebc.ca/ Resources In times of change and transition, women and children can greatly benefit from access to resources in their community. Some of the agencies that we frequently refer our clients to are: BC Families in Transition provides support to families who have experienced divorce, separation and family re-organization. B.C./ Yukon Society of Transition Houses provides information about transition houses located throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) offers materials to support women seeking safety and their service providers. The Government of British Columbia’s Stopping the Violence website offers resources and contact information about the counselling and support services available to women in B.C. Information Justice Denied- a powerful poem by a former resident of The Cridge Transition House for Women
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The Cridge Centre for the Family
1307 Hillside Avenue,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8T 0A2
Tel: 250-384-8058
Fax: 250-384-5267