Abuse / Neglect - Salmo Area

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

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

Toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone line answered by trained staff and volunteers available to listen, provide information, referral and support in an anonymous and confidential manner.more info

A toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth aged 20 and younger, with support provided by professional counsellors. more info

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

Any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children must be reported to the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) by calling 1-800-663-9122 (24/7)more info

Provides a Metis specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free from anywhere in British Columbia.more info

Provides free, immediate, confidential, non-judgmental support and referrals for former Residential School students.more info

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

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