Service Provider

Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)

Provides services for women and children, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals, throughout the Southern Gulf Islands whose lives have been affected by poverty, violence, and abuse. The 24-Hour Violence and Abuse Help Line provides non-judgmental support and information and referral for all callers dealing with intimate violence issues to make their own choices. Inclusive of cis and trans women, and nonbinary people. Also operates rental housing for people with low or moderate incomes; see separate listing. Serves Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Salt Spring, and Saturna islands. Funded by BC Housing. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

www.iwav.org

Contact

Violence and Abuse Help Line (24-hour): 250-537-0735
Violence and Abuse Help Line (24-hour, toll-free): 1-877-435-7544
Administration: 250-537-1867
Fax: 250-537-0752
Email: info@iwav.org

Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z8

Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z8

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5 services offered by: Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)

PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence - Salt Spring Island

Provided by Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
4 other services offered by this agency

Provides free and confidential individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence.

Provides free and confidential individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence. Helps children and youth understand their emotions, discuss their trauma, develop a safety plan, recognize their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and understand that they are not responsible for the violence. Also provides individual and group support for the non-offending parent and caregivers. Offers community awareness presentations on the effects of exposure to abuse. Serves Salt Spring Island. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Website

www.iwav.org/peace-for-children
Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3
Helps children and youth understand their emotions, discuss their trauma, develop a safety plan, recognize their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and understand that they are not responsible for the violence. Also provides individual and group support for the non-offending parent and caregivers. Offers community awareness presentations on the effects of exposure to abuse. Serves Salt Spring Island. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

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Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-538-5569

Fax: 250-537-0752

Email: peace@iwav.org

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Salt Spring Island Transition House

Provided by Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
4 other services offered by this agency

Provides safe, free, and confidential first-stage transitional housing for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women) and non-binary individuals, with or without children, seeking safety from violence and abuse, including victims of sexual assault and stalking.

Provides safe, free, and confidential first-stage transitional housing for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women) and non-binary individuals, with or without children, seeking safety from violence and abuse, including victims of sexual assault and stalking. Women must call the 24-hour Violence and Abuse Help Line to refer themselves. ID is not required. Maximum stay is 30 days. Support services include practical and emotional support; information on other resources; and necessities like food, personal care items, and emergency clothing. Additional supports are available to women leaving the transition house, including solution-focused counselling, support groups, and advocacy. Will accept male children up to 18 years of age. No pets allowed. One room is wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

iwav.org/transition-house
Address

Salt Spring Island, BC
Women must call the 24-hour Violence and Abuse Help Line to refer themselves. ID is not required. Maximum stay is 30 days. Support services include practical and emotional support; information on other resources; and necessities like food, personal care items, and emergency clothing. Additional supports are available to women leaving the transition house, including solution-focused counselling, support groups, and advocacy. Will accept male children up to 18 years of age. No pets allowed. One room is wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3

Contact

Violence and Abuse Help Line (24-hour): 250-537-0735

Phone 2: 1-877-435-7544

Fax: 250-537-0752

Email: ssitransitionhouse@iwav.org

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Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) - Southern Gulf Islands

Provided by Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
4 other services offered by this agency

Offers free and confidential emergency support, ongoing support, and individual counselling for sexual assault survivors of any gender age 13 and older.

Offers free and confidential emergency support, ongoing support, and individual counselling for sexual assault survivors of any gender age 13 and older. Emergency help for people who have been sexually assaulted within the last seven days includes telephone or in-person sessions for emotional and practical support, and accompaniment to the hospital or RCMP. Also offers third party reporting to adult victims of sexual assault; staff report the assault to police on behalf of the victim who remains anonymous. Safety planning, referrals to other service providers, and ongoing counselling is available to female-identified and youth survivors of historic or recent sexual assault. Serves the southern Gulf Islands.
Website

www.iwav.org/sexual-assault-response-program
Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3
Emergency help for people who have been sexually assaulted within the last seven days includes telephone or in-person sessions for emotional and practical support, and accompaniment to the hospital or RCMP. Also offers third party reporting to adult victims of sexual assault; staff report the assault to police on behalf of the victim who remains anonymous. Safety planning, referrals to other service providers, and ongoing counselling is available to female-identified and youth survivors of historic or recent sexual assault. Serves the southern Gulf Islands.

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Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3

Contact

Sexual Assault Response Helpline: 250-931-7712

Sexual Assault Response Helpline (toll-free): 1-833-946-1706

Fax: 250-537-0752

Email: info@iwav.org

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Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Salt Spring Island

Provided by Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
4 other services offered by this agency

Offers free and confidential individual and group counselling to female survivors of relationship violence, sexual assault, historical abuse, or any other kind of violence.

Offers free and confidential individual and group counselling to female survivors of relationship violence, sexual assault, historical abuse, or any other kind of violence. Serves Salt Spring Island. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).
Website

www.iwav.org/stopping-violence-counsellor
Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3
Serves Salt Spring Island. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-538-5568

Fax: 250-537-0752

Email: stv@iwav.org

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The Cedars

Provided by Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
4 other services offered by this agency

Provides seven units of second-stage housing for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women) and non-binary individuals, with or without children, who are re-establishing themselves after abuse.

Provides seven units of second-stage housing for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women) and non-binary individuals, with or without children, who are re-establishing themselves after abuse. Offers a a mix of one-bedroom plus loft, two-bedroom, and single loft and bachelorette suites. Accepts male children up to 18 years of age. Tenancies are up to 18 months during which residents are encouraged and supported to heal and grow through access to IWAV programs. Rent is a flat rate that is lower than market. Apply directly through IWAV. Funded by BC Housing.
Website

iwav.org/transition-house
Address

Salt Spring Island, BC
Offers a a mix of one-bedroom plus loft, two-bedroom, and single loft and bachelorette suites. Accepts male children up to 18 years of age. Tenancies are up to 18 months during which residents are encouraged and supported to heal and grow through access to IWAV programs. Rent is a flat rate that is lower than market. Apply directly through IWAV. Funded by BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

20-132 Corbett Road
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-931-2032

Email: cedars@iwav.org

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Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)

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Address

Mailing Address

5 services offered by: Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)

PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence - Salt Spring Island

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Salt Spring Island Transition House

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) - Southern Gulf Islands

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Salt Spring Island

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

The Cedars

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact