Vancouver Women's Resources

Resources

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Atira Women's Society

Programs which include housing, and legal support for women and children affected by violence

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Avalon Women's Centre

Provides free, life-changing services to women in recovery from addiction. Services include: meetings, workshops, childminding, clothing closets, counselling, resources and drop-in support.

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Battered Women's Support Services

Programs and housing for women and children affected by violence

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Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Programs which connect girls and young women to mentors

 

City of Vancouver: Women's Programs, Services, and Issues

City of Vancouver initiatives for women 

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Crabtree Corner

Houses many women's services under one roof, from transitional housing for expecting and new mothers in recovery to child care, parenting programs, a community kitchen, and programs for self-identified women who have experienced abuse. 

 

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Advocacy

Advocacy services are delivered to women who require assistance with legal or governmental bodies. Areas of advocacy include issues related to child and family issues, tenancy, benefits, and more.

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Dress For Success 

Attire, career services, and skill development for women​

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Ending Violence Association of BC

Provides referrals, support, and information is provided to help connect victims and programs with the appropriate service

 

Helping Spirit Lodge Transition House

Provides housing and services to women and children fleeing violence

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Inner-City Women's Initiatives

Outreach harm, reduction, and more for women in the Downtown Eastside​

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Minerva

A Vancouver charity dedicated to advancing the leadership of women and girls

 

Mothers Matter Centre

Equips mothers facing multiple barriers to become engaged citizens, confident parents, and prepare their children for success in school

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Multicultural Victim and Women’s Support

Mosaic BC offers free support services for newcomers who have been victims of crime, and women who have experienced or are at risk of violence

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Nisa Homes 

A safe home for women, focusing on newcomer and Muslim women

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PACE

Provides confidential, non-judgmental services for sex workers, including occupational health and safety education, support, advocacy, outreach, and drop-in services

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Pacific Association of First Nations Women

Work toward a matriarchal community where all Indigenous women in BC are safe and respected with a sense of belonging and connection to cultural traditions

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Pacific Immigrant Resources Society

Support newcomer women in breaking through language barriers, accessing information, meeting material needs, and overcoming social isolation

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RISE Women's Legal Centre

Provides free legal services to low-income women dealing with family law issues such as divorce, custody, protection orders, child support, and spousal support

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Salvation Army Kate Booth House 

Kate Booth House is a safe and confidential shelter providing a supportive environment for women and children escaping violence

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Sancta Maria House

A long-stay home for women in recovery or fleeing abuse​

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Sexual Violence Support Centre

Provides support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. 

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SHARP Workplaces 

The SHARP Workplaces legal clinic provides up to five hours of free confidential legal advice to help women deal with workplace sexual harassment

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Shelter Movers

Moves and stores the belongings of women fleeing abuse​

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Sheway Pregnancy Outreach Program

Provides health and social service supports to pregnant women and women with infants, who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues. The focus of the program is to help women have healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences.

 

Shoebox Project

Provides gifts and letters of support for women in need

 

Sisters Active Together in Recovery (STAR)

A variety of out-patient treatment options, free of charge, for women having problems related to the use of drugs or alcohol. Inclusive of all self-identified women

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SWAN Vancouver

Culturally specialized support and advocacy for immigrant and migrant women engaged in indoor sex work

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Transition Houses

A list of housing for women and children fleeing abusive relationships or at the risk of experiencing violence

 

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter

Services are available to cis women who have experienced male violence including wife battering, incest, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and prostitution

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Vancouver Women's Health Collective

Helps self-identified women foster health, wellness and equity through feminist approaches to advocacy, shared knowledge and low-barrier programs and services.

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VictimLinkBC

Connects people to safe shelter, counselling, and other healing programs. Phone ​

 

Victim Services Resources

Provides contact information for service providers across British Columbia that assist victims of crime and women and children impacted by violence

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Violence Prevention Fund

No interest loans to help women who've experienced domestic violence establish a safe and financially sustainable home

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WeBC

Provides a range of business support services and funding options to help women develop, lead, or sell a small business. Includes special options of Indigenous and immigrant women.

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West Coast LEAF

Advances gender equality through equality rights cases at all levels of court, legal reform, and education

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WISH Drop-In Centre

A safe place for street-based sex workers to rest, have a hot meal, shower and connect with community. Harm reduction and long-term services offered as well.

 

YWCA Metro Vancouver

Advocacy, legal support, and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing