North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS)

7 services offered by: North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS)

• Homeless Prevention Program

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  Assists women with housing options if they are fleeing violence or at risk of violence and facing homelessness on the North Shore (North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island).

  Assists women with housing options if they are fleeing violence or at risk of violence and facing homelessness on the North Shore (North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island). Aims to help clients keep their housing or find new suitable housing options. Provides supplements to help cover rent, damage deposits, costs that help secure housing, transportation to housing, storage during a move, utilities, and moving expenses. Eligibility depends on multiple factors such as age, income, and situation; the program asks for three months of bank statements, a bank profile, and a copy of a lease. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday.

  Website

  • www.nscss.net/hpp

  Address

  • 200-147 West 16th Street
    North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1T3

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• Hope's Place

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  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender) with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats.

  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender) with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats. Offers two suites for women and their children age 18 and under. Women are expected to work on housing and life skills goals to successfully transition to independent lives free of abuse and violence. Referrals accepted from first-stage transition homes or community agencies. Maximum length of stay is 12 months; a monthly program fee applies. Can accommodate dogs, cats, gerbils, and birds. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.

  Website

  • www.nscss.net/programs/#hope

  Address

  • North Vancouver, BC

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• Janet's Place

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  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender), with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats.

  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender), with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats. Offers two suites for women and their children age 18 and under. Women are expected to work on housing and life skills goals to successfully transition to independent lives free of abuse and violence. Referrals accepted from first-stage transition homes or community agencies. Maximum length of stay is 12 months; a monthly program fee applies. Can accommodate dogs, cats, gerbils, and birds. Not wheelchair accessible.

  Website

  • www.nscss.net/programs/#hope

  Address

  • North Vancouver, BC

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• Multicultural Outreach Services

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  Provides culturally sensitive services to adult immigrant and refugee women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats.

  Provides culturally sensitive services to adult immigrant and refugee women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats. Services include support, information and referral, advocacy, and assistance with housing, family court, criminal justice systems, and immigration services. Services can be provided in Farsi and Dari; interpretation services can be arranged for other languages. Open to women living on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver).

  Website

  • www.nscss.net

  Address

  • 200-147 West 16th Street
    North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1T3

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• SAGE Second Stage

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  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender) with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats.

  Second-stage house for women (cisgender and transgender) with children, who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats. Offers two suites for women and their children ages 18 and under. Women are expected to work on housing and life skills goals to successfully transition to independent lives free of abuse and violence. Referrals accepted from first-stage transition homes, or community agency. Maximum length of stay is 3 months with the possibility of extension; monthly program fee applies. Can accommodate dogs, cats, gerbils, and birds. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.

  Website

  • www.nscss.net/programs/#hope

  Address

  • North Vancouver, BC

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• SAGE Transition House

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  Provides a safe and secure temporary shelter and support for up to 18 women (cisgender and transgender), with or without children, who are fleeing abusive situations.

  Provides a safe and secure temporary shelter and support for up to 18 women (cisgender and transgender), with or without children, who are fleeing abusive situations. Accepts male children age 19 and under. Accepts refugees and refugee claimants as well as women from out of province. Length of stay is up to 30 days. High-barrier house; must be three months without substance use, and/or mental health issues are well-managed. Accepts women on substitution therapy; some medication management assistance is available. Staffed 24 hours. Gives women a supportive living environment with access to daily living requirements such as clothing, toiletries, and nutritious meals. Provides emotional support, child care, bus tickets, accompaniment to police, legal, and healthcare services, support with protection orders, and guardianship. As well as advocacy support, assists clients in accessing financial assistance (required identification), legal aid, and affordable housing. Offers resource information to enable women to explore their options and define their goals, as well as assist with the development of safety plans. Personal identification (ID) is not required to access the house. Partially wheelchair accessible. Accepts pets on a case-by-case basis; pet can be with their owner in room). Interpretation service can be arranged. Also operates the 24 hour Women’s Support Line which women may call for support on issues of violence or any other concerns. Funded by BC Housing.

  Website

  • www.nscss.net

  Address

  • North Vancouver, BC

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• The Good Stuff Connection Thrift Shop

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  Sells women's, men's, and children's clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as toys and jewelry; donations from the public are welcome from 11 am to 4 pm daily.

  Sells women's, men's, and children's clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as toys and jewelry; donations from the public are welcome from 11 am to 4 pm daily. Through the Clothing Program, ensures that items are available free of charge to clients, and to women, men, and children referred by other community social service agencies. Store hours are 11 am to 5 pm seven days a week, closed on statutory holidays.

  Website

  • www.goodstuffconnection.ca

  Address

  • 154 West 3rd Street
    North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1E8

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