Community Resources
The Cridge Transition House for Women – 250-479-3963 – a 24-hour crisis line for women wishing to leave an abusive situation. Call at any time to do an assessment with staff or access resources to get help.
- Vancouver Island Crisis Line – 1‑888‑494‑3888 – a 24-hour crisis line for anyone looking for assistance, including non-judgmental mental health support, information and community resources.
- Youth In BC – 1-800-784-2433 – 24-hour crisis line for youth in British Columbia, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention resources.
- Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service – 1-800-663-1441- 24-hour line for people in BC looking to manage any substance abuse. They provide information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies.
- Victim Link BC – 1-800-563-0808 – Call or text 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Victim Link 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.
- BC Mental Health Support Line – 310-6789 (no area code) – available 24 hours a day to connect you with your local crisis line
- Here is a list of Transition Houses and Safe Homes across British Columbia.
- For more information on creating a safety plan here.
- Here is a list of IPV Resources in Victoria.
Resources for People Supporting Women
Domestic Violence Resource Sheets:
Our staff has 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.
If you want to help a friend who is experiencing violence, click here.
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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