Abuse / Neglect - Geographic Areas Served: Nakusp - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)
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
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House - Nelson
Offers free, confidential, 24/7 temporary refuge and supportive services for women and their children leaving relationship violence. more info
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA)
A non-profit society established to provide individual and group therapy to male survivors of sexual abuse. Also provides support for relatives and significant others of the survivors.more info
BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH)
Facilitates and supports the establishment of transition houses and other services to battered women and their children.more 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
Boundary Women's Transition House - Grand Forks
Offers 24 hour temporary free, safe shelter, and support for adult women and their dependant children, who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Also supports women and their children who are not staying at the TH.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
Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
Provincial Association of service providers addressing family violence, child sexual abuse (recent and historical) and sexual assault.more info
FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women & Children
Feminist Research, Education,Development and Action (FREDA) Centre fosters and supports collaboration among community workers, practitioners, policy makers and academics who are involved in issues concerning violence against women and children.more info
Helpline for Children and Youth: 310-1234
24 hours per day / 7 days per week province-wide toll-free support line for a child or youth who is being abused or neglected to call and receive support.more info