Intimate Partner Violence Help Directory for Vancouver Victims
- Cindy Peterson
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Updated: 20 hours ago
Intimate Partner Violence - Vancouver Help Directory
When you need help fast, the hardest part is knowing who to trust.
This verified intimate partner violence Vancouver help directory lists confidential, trauma-informed services that support people experiencing abuse across Vancouver and BC.
If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Jump to Help Category:
Quick Help Phone Numbers
VictimLink BC: 1800 563 0808
BWSS Crisis Line: 604 687 1867
Legal Aid BC: 1866 577 2525
YWCA Counselling: 604 895 5800
MOSAIC: 604 254 9626
Emergency & Crisis Lines BC
VictimLink BC
A 24-hour confidential helpline funded by the BC Ministry of Public Safety. Offers support in over 150 languages and connects callers to shelters, legal aid, and counselling. No police report is required.
How they help:
24/7 phone and text support
Crisis counselling and safety planning
Referrals to legal, health, and shelter services
Contact: 1-800-563-0808 | Text 604-836-6381 | victimlinkbc.ca
Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)
A Vancouver-based non-profit helping women and gender-diverse survivors of abuse. They specialise in crisis response, safety planning, and legal advocacy.
How they help:
Confidential crisis line
Legal and housing referrals
Support groups and advocacy
Contact: 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 | bwss.org
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV)
Provides victim services, counselling, and support for people experiencing family or relationship violence across Metro Vancouver.
How they help:
Safety planning and emotional support
Help navigating the justice system
Counselling and referrals
Contact: 604-874-2938 | fsgv.ca
Legal & Advocacy Services
Legal Aid BC
Provides free or low-cost legal advice for people who qualify. They help with family, protection order, and immigration-related cases.
How they help:
Free legal advice and representation
Family and immigration law
Help applying for protection orders
Contact: 1-866-577-2525 | legalaid.bc.ca
BWSS Legal Advocacy Program
Specialises in helping survivors understand their legal rights and navigate the court process.
How they help:
Legal information and documentation
Court accompaniment and advocacy
Protection and peace order support
Contact: 604-687-1867 | bwss.org
MOSAIC Legal Navigation
Supports immigrant and refugee survivors with culturally safe and multilingual services.
How they help:
Legal and immigration information
Translation and interpretation
Support for sponsorship-related abuse
Contact: 604-254-9626 | mosaicbc.org
Shelters & Safe Housing
Kate Booth House (Salvation Army)
Emergency shelter providing safe, confidential housing for women and children fleeing violence.
How they help:
24-hour intake line
Shelter, meals, and counselling
Transportation and relocation support
Contact: 604-436-1025 | salvationarmy.ca
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Provides housing and outreach programs for women facing violence in the Lower Mainland.
How they help:
Transitional and long-term housing
Outreach and advocacy services
Inclusive, low-barrier support
Contact: 604-331-1407 | atira.bc.ca
North Shore Crisis Services Society
Serves North and West Vancouver with shelter and housing for women and children escaping abuse.
How they help:
Safe shelter and second-stage housing
Outreach and counselling
Help with legal and financial supports
Contact: 604-987-0366 | nscss.net
Counselling & Support
YWCA Metro Vancouver – Violence Prevention and Counselling
Offers trauma-informed counselling and recovery programs for women affected by abuse.
How they help:
Free and sliding-scale counselling
Multicultural and outreach programs
Group support and workshops
Contact: 604-895-5800 | ywcavan.org
Vancouver Coastal Health – Relationship Violence Services
Supports anyone age 13 and older who has experienced violence. Police involvement is not required.
How they help:
Medical care and documentation
Emotional and safety support
Referrals to shelters and legal aid
Contact: vch.ca (search “Relationship Violence Services”)
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS)
Provides counselling and community programs for immigrant and refugee women.
How they help:
Peer and parenting groups
Emotional support and referrals
Culturally sensitive programs
Contact: 604-298-5888 | pirs.bc.ca
Inclusive & Cultural Supports
Qmunity – LGBTQ2S+ Resource Centre
Supports LGBTQ2S+ individuals affected by relationship or identity-based violence.
How they help:
Counselling and peer support
Safer-space programs
Inclusive and confidential services
Contact: 604-684-5307 | qmunity.ca
Warriors Against Violence Society
An Indigenous-led organisation focused on healing and restoring family safety.
How they help:
Healing and counselling circles
Cultural mediation and education
Support for men and women
Contact: 604-954-1703 | wavsociety.ca
Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
Coordinates community programs and maintains BC’s official database of anti-violence services.
How they help:
Province-wide resource listings
Training for frontline workers
Coordination of local victim services
Contact: 604-633-2506 | endingviolence.org
If You Need Help Right Now
Call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808 for free, 24-hour support in any language. They can connect you to shelters, medical care, and legal help across British Columbia.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Verified by StaySafeVancouver.com, updated November 2025.
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