Resources

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 Local Transition Houses: 

Sooke Transition House Society- (250) 642-2591

Victoria Women’s Transition House - (250) 592-2927 - Crisis Line: (250) 385-6611

SAGE House North Vancouver: (604) 987-3374 

Tri-City Transitions - (604) 941-7111 - Crisis Line: (604) 492-1700 or 1-800-563-0808

For other BC locations:

https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/women-fleeing-violence/transition-houses-safe-homes

For locations across Canada:  Anti-Violence Centres and Transition Houses in Canada - BWSS 

VictimLink BC – 24/7 help line providing crisis support in 130 languages. It can connect you to safe emergency shelter, counseling programs and other treatment and healing programs

• 1-800-563-0808
• TTY 604-875-0885
• Text: 1-800-563-0808
• VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca

Canada Wide:  Provincial/Territorial Help Lines - ShelterSafe 

If you need a police escort: Call your local police non-emergency line and ask for an escort.

 Victoria, BC Lawyers & Law Firms - Find the Best Near You

If you cannot afford to retain a lawyer, legal aid may be able to help.

Legal Aid BC 1-866-577-2525 https://legalaid.bc.ca/ 

Vancouver Justice Access Centre

Victoria Justice Access Centre

 211 - Health / Social Services Helpline (Such as Shelters, Legal and Financial Assistance and Mental Health Support)

Non-Urgent Health Issues (Nurse Hotline): 811

310 Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health 

Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

Canadian National Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988