Learn about resources and organizations offering support for people who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence. Many resources support people of all or multiple genders. Some resources offer programs specifically for children and youth.
Note: This article is not a replacement for professional medical or clinical advice. We cannot provide official referrals for resources that require documented referrals from licensed service providers to access. Some resources on this website do include referral services from licensed professionals.
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Atira Women’s Resource Society is a community support and resource centre serving women (trans and cis) who have experienced violence in their lifetime. They also provide some programs for children and youth.
- "Stopping the Violence" program: Free, one-on-one counselling or support groups for women (trans and cis) who have experienced violence in their lifetime.
- “The Family Project: PEACE” program: Counselling for children and youth who have experienced, or been exposed to, violence, with additional information for caregivers.
- Counselling and supports include crisis intervention, safety planning, coping strategies, and referrals to other services.
- “Maxxine Wright Community Health Centre”: Counselling for women (trans and cis) who are pregnant or have children under 6 months old at the time of intake, and are also impacted by violence, abuse, and/or substance use. Once intake is completed, the program can support women until their children turn 4 years old.
- Centre also offers referral services; access to social worker, assistance with housing, income assistance, and forms; medical, nursing, and dental care; donated childcare items.
- When can I access these resources? Most services drop-in on weekdays except Mondays. For Mondays or any days, it’s recommended that you contact ahead of time to confirm service availability.
- Languages: English.
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 604-682-6482
- Open 24/7.
- Serves survivors of sexual abuse (including trans and cis men) and their relatives or significant others.
- Website: www.bc-malesurvivors.com
Crisis helplines
For a list of crisis helplines, please see our Helplines for Mental Health Crisis and Support page.