Abuse / Neglect - Crisis Intervention - Salmo Area
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
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Provides free, immediate, confidential, non-judgmental support and referrals for former Residential School students.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
Nova Vita Second Stage Program - Trail
A supportive program that includes housing for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships or have experienced past abuse.more info
Reporting Child Abuse (24/7): 1-800-663-9122
Available to anyone who is concerned about a situation pertaining to abuse or potential abuse of children.more info
Salmo Safe Home Coordination
Serves women and their children who are in abusive family situations by offering support, Information, safety planning, refuge in a safe location and transportation to a Transition House.more info
Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940
A confidential information line for older adults and those who care about them to speak to a trained professional re abuse or mistreatment, as well as to access relevant information & resources.more info
Seniors First BC
Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info
VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808
Help and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for victims of crime, family and sexual violence and abuse.more info