Victims Services

Reference # 4
After Hours Emergency Line
Phone: 1-800-663-9122
Fax: 250-632-4995
Contact: Ministry of Child and Families


After hours number for accessing local Social Development personnel in an emergency situation when food, shelter, medical transportation, etc. are needed. For use by professional agencies and care givers. Also to the individual - 24 hr. service.


Reference # 64
B.C .Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
BC CEAS
3rd Floor, 411 Dunsmere Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1X4
Phone: (604) 437-1940
Toll Free: 1-866-437-1940
Fax: (604) 437-1929


A referral service for abused seniors that provides information, training, community development and materials on abuse and neglect of seniors to individuals, community agencies and organisations. Also information on services and support groups available to seniors who have experienced abuse. Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Reference #144
Kitimat Transition House-Dunmore Place
Program of: Tamitik Status of Women
Box 253 Kitimat V8C 1T6
Phone: 632-6070
Business: 250-632-8787

A temporary safe home for women and their children who have experienced abuse or at risk of experiencing abuse. Crisis line 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.


Reference # 145
Kitimat Victim Services
(located in the R.C.M.P. Detachment)
888 Lahakas Blvd. Kitimat V8C 2H9
Phone: (250) 639-2122
Fax: (250) 632-2326
Contact: Tasha Harris

Provides personal support, assistance and information to victims and witnesses of crimes. Offers liaison with investigating officer and crown counsel, referral to helping agencies and assistance with explanation of criminal justice system and court procedures, including court orientation , tour of court and accompaniment. Provides information and applications for Criminal Injuries Compensation and restitution applications. Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30pm - 4:30pm Fri, 1pm - 5pm.


Reference # 151
K'San House Society
4838 Lazelle, Terrace V8G 1T4
Phone: (250) 635-2373
Fax:250- 635-2315

Umbrella society running variety of programs including: Crisis Line, Terrace Transition House, Sexual Assault Centre, SVW (Stopping Violence Against Women) counsellor and the emergency shelter.


Reference #222
Terrace Sexual Assault Centre
4838 Lazelle Ave. Terrace V8G 1T4
Phone: 250-635-2373
Toll free: 1-888-337-5726
24 hrs crisis line: 635-1911
Web Site: www.ksansociety.ca
E-mail: ksan@uniserve.com

The Centre offers confidential, individual counselling for victims of childhood sexual abuse/assault, or violence in a relationship, medical, court and RCMP accompaniment provided. All services are free and strictly confidential.


Reference #230
Stopping the Violence Committee
a community approach
350 - 370 City Centre Kitimat V8C 1T6
Phone: 250-632-8787
Fax: 250-632-2022
E-mail: tswa.stv@telus.net
Contact: Cheryl Rumley

Stopping the Violence Program provides long-term individual and group counselling for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse in relationships and/or childhood abuse. Stopping the Violence Program provides long-term individual and group counselling for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse in relationships and/or childhood abuse.


Reference #242
Terrace Transition House
Program of: K'San House Society
Suite 202, 4630 Lazelle Ave. Terrace V8G 1S6
Phone: (24 hrs): 635-6447 Crisis Line

A temporary home for women and their children who, as a result of family violence, need a safe place to stay. Care is offered for 15 days with extension to 30 days if necessary. Interim housing available. Kitimat residents can arrange transportation by phoning the Transition House. Also educates on the cycle of abuse and different types of abuse, provides counselling and legal referrals to agencies around the community. Also provides clothing though donations, food and shelter. Staffs are not counsellors but are there to listen and refer you.


Reference # 246
Victims Information Line
Ministry of Attorney General, 202-3102 Main St.
Vancouver V5T 3G7
Phone: 1-800-563-0808
Kitimat: 639-2122

Provides information and referrals to victims of crime. Service is 24 hour.

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