Abuse / Neglect - Crisis Intervention - Service Available in: English Language
Adult Abuse & Neglect Report Line - Interior Health Authority (IHA)
Interior Health Authority (IHA) is designated to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, or self-neglect of vulnerable adultsmore info
Boundary Second Stage Housing Program
Provides 1 year of housing and supports for women with or without children, who have left an abusive relationship, and/or are at risk of violence.more info
Crisis and Support Phone / Chat Lines
Help available 24 hours a day/7 days a week on several specialized crisis and support lines. Confidential, one-to-one conversation with a volunteer listener specially trained to provide crisis intervention, psychological first aid, support and resource information.more info
KUU-US Aboriginal Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Provides a First Nations and Indigenous specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free from anywhere in British Columbia.more info
Metis Crisis Line BC: 1-833-638-4722 (1-833-METIS-BC)
Provides a Metis specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free from anywhere in British Columbia.more info
Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Services once provided by the Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program (EAPP) are now being offered through 2 other Nelson agencies, with The Advocacy Centre providing various support services and the Nelson Public Library offering educational workshops and events.more info
Nelson Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Provides free, immediate, trauma informed confidential emotional support and information to survivors (of any gender) of a recent sexual assault who are 13 years of age and over.more info
