Referral Guide
 

Physical & Sexual Abuse or Rape


Rape Relief Line (Vancouver)
(604) 872-8212

Offers free and confidential support information, advocacy and referral services to women and children who have experienced male violence.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs
Website:
www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca


Abbotsford Women's Support Services
(604) 855-3363

Individual or group counseling for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Free and confidential.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm


Transition House
(604) 852-6008

This is a safe place for women and their children who have been abused. Provides food and basic needs up to 30 days practical help and information about legal rights, social assistance, childcare and local resource.

Ages: Women and their children (up to 17 yrs of age)
Hours: 24hrs
Email:
ath@wrsvf.ca


Fraser Valley Regional Crisis Line
(877) 820-7444

Counseling by professionally trained volunteers for people experiencing emotional distress.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24hrs


Abuse Prevention & Response
(604) 850-6639

Our program provides support groups for women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships. The group focuses on providing a safe space to share about abuse and learning about abuse dynamics. We also provide education and referrals to community resources. We educate clergy and other church leaders/volunteers on sexual misconduct prevention, intervention and procedures. We provide advocacy for those who have experienced abuse by church leaders, when we are able (limitations are lack of staff).

Ages: All Ages.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Email:
endabuse@mccbc.com
Website:
www.mcc.org/abuse


Facts of Life Line
(604) 731-7803 or (800) SEX-SENCE

The “Facts of Life Line” is a confidential phone line providing information and referral about birth control, relationships, AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options, and anything to do with sexual health.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Email:
fol@optbc.org
Website:
www.optbc.org or www.wontgetweird.com


E.S.C.A.P (Education & Support for Child Abuse Prevention)
(604) 859-7681 loc. 209

Offers free support and group therapy to victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Individual counselors and support groups.

Ages: 4 and up
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm


Child & Youth Mental Health
(604) 870-5880

Free counseling available to work through trauma or stress.

Ages: All Ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

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Abbotsford Youth Commission
101-32383 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W6
Phone: 604.854.8785
Fax: 604.854.8092
Email: info@abbyyouth.com