We provide free and confidential support for women experiencing or at risk of abuse or violence. This program includes group or one-to-one counselling support, resources, and referrals.
The Stopping the Violence counsellor provides a safe space for women to talk, get support, and feel safe. Support is available in English, French, Farsi, Vietnamese and Spanish.
In immediate danger?
Call a transition house or safe home near you.
The Stopping the Violence Counselling is available for people who are:
Do you feel worried, unsafe, or insecure? We are here to help women experiencing or at risk of abuse or violence in an intimate relationship. We also help those who have experienced sexual assault or childhood abuse in the past to feel safe, heard, and more confident.
Our Stopping the Violence Program includes one-to-one and group support based on client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, non-judgmental approaches. We will work with you to empower you and support you in your healing journey.
Your Counsellor will:
We also have Women’s support group sessions. In these safe spaces, you can share your story and learn safety and healthy coping skills as a group.
Our Counsellors are trained in working within multicultural communities.
No, women (aged 19+ years) living in the Metro Vancouver Area can access our services with any immigration status – PR, citizen, international student, work permit holder, refugee claimant, etc.
Not necessarily. We are here to help women experiencing or at risk of abuse or violence in an intimate relationship. We also help those who have experienced sexual assault or childhood abuse in the past to feel safe, heard, supported and thrive in their lives.
The current wait time is approximately 2 months. Counselling is now available in English, French and Spanish through in-person/virtual and phone sessions.
(*Wait time and language capacities might change over time. Kindly contact stvc@mosaicbc.org for the latest information.)
No. There are many forms of violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, spiritual and financial abuse.
This program is supported by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
