Provides temporary safe shelter and support for women and their children experiencing a crisis and seeking support services. Women are provided with food and other essentials, counselling support, safety planning, advocacy, accompaniment to appointments, and referrals to community resources.
Outreach services for adult women who have experienced or are at risk of violence but are not staying in the transition house is also available.
Outreach services for adult women who have experienced or are at risk of violence but are not staying in the transition house is also available.
Agency
Phone Numbers
Toll Free Line:
1-855-441-3131
Business Line:
250-442-3131
Eligibility
Targeted Population Restricted
People who identify as women, with or without children, who have witnessed or experienced abuse in relationships.
People who identify as women, with or without children, who have witnessed or experienced abuse in relationships.
Application Process
Location of the house is confidential; call for assistance and intake.
Hours
Monday
- All day
Tuesday
- All day
Wednesday
- All day
Thursday
- All day
Friday
- All day
Saturday
- All day
Sunday
- All day
Main Email:
info@bwcbc.ca
Main Website:
https://www.bwcbc.ca/transition-house
Languages
English
Service delivery
In Person
Coverage Area
Kootenay Boundary