qathet SAFE

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• Grace House

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  Provides safe and secure temporary shelter and support for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women), with or without children, who are fleeing violent relationships or who are at risk of abuse, threats, or violence.

  Provides safe and secure temporary shelter and support for women (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women), with or without children, who are fleeing violent relationships or who are at risk of abuse, threats, or violence. Accepts male children up to age 19 and any other dependents; conditions apply. Accepts refugees, refugee claimants, and women from out of province. Length of stay varies. Medium-barrier house; will support women with mental health issues, but no substance use onsite. Curfew is 11 pm. Gives women a safe and supportive living environment with access to daily living requirements such as clothing, toiletries, and nutritious meals. Also provides transportation, accompaniment, and advocacy support, as well as assists clients in accessing financial assistance, 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 required when from outside of the community. Can accommodate pets; conditions apply. Wheelchair accessible. Also provides a 24-hour telephone help line and web chat, and emergency intervention. Serves Saltery Bay to Lund (including Powell River and Tla'amin) and Texada Island. Also provides shelter to women who are in crisis and experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness; considered on a case-by-case basis. Funded by BC Housing.

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  • qathetsafe.ca/grace-house

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• Men Choose Respect

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  Provides an early intervention and comprehensive support plan for men, and those who identify as men, who want to contribute to safe, respectful, caring relationships in their lives.

  Provides an early intervention and comprehensive support plan for men, and those who identify as men, who want to contribute to safe, respectful, caring relationships in their lives. The program is a men's group offering practical help based on the most up-to-date research and techniques. The program aims to promote accountability in order to foster respect and authenticity in the personal relationships of participants. Nine weekly sessions take a respectful, non-blaming approach, focusing on future goals and solutions. Facilitators are trained in conflict resolution, trauma-informed practice, coaching, and mentoring. Accepts self-referrals.

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  • qathetsafe.ca/men-choose-respect

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  • Administration Office, 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program - Powell River

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

  Provides free 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. Serves the Powell River area, including Savary Island and Texada Island. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Wheelchair accessible. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.qathetsafe.ca/peace

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  • 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• Poverty Law Advocacy Program

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  Provides free, confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to low-income residents of the qathet region, offering support with disability benefits (provincial Persons with Disability (PWD) and federal CPP-Disability (CPP-D)); tenancy issues such as dispute resolution process and Residential Tenancy Branch hearings; income assistance including help with Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction applications, rent bank, and community crisis grants; seniors issues such as Old Age Security, CPP, and GIS; debt and consumer issues; human rights issues including BC Human Rights Tribunal; low income housing including applications with BC Housing; employment law such as workers' rights and the Employment Standards Act; and family law (information and referral only).

  Provides free, confidential legal information, advocacy and referrals to low-income residents of the qathet region, offering support with disability benefits (provincial Persons with Disability (PWD) and federal CPP-Disability (CPP-D)); tenancy issues such as dispute resolution process and Residential Tenancy Branch hearings; income assistance including help with Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction applications, rent bank, and community crisis grants; seniors issues such as Old Age Security, CPP, and GIS; debt and consumer issues; human rights issues including BC Human Rights Tribunal; low income housing including applications with BC Housing; employment law such as workers' rights and the Employment Standards Act; and family law (information and referral only). Within these areas of service, the program can help with understanding rights and responsibilities; identifying deadlines and limitation periods; clarifying goals and options; reviewing legislation, statutes and regulations; getting started with applications, reconsiderations and appeals; communicating with landlords, government agencies, creditors, and decision makers; preparing for hearings, tribunals and first meeting with a lawyer; addressing systemic issues that affect marginalized groups; and locating other resources. Note that an advocate is not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Law Foundation of BC.

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  • qathetsafe.ca/poverty-law-advocacy

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  • 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• Sexual Assault Services - qathet

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  Provides support to survivors of sexual assault of any age and gender identity.

  Provides support to survivors of sexual assault of any age and gender identity. Supports include; in-person support at hospital emergency department, safety planning and emotional support, and forms completion, including Crime Victim Assistance Program applications, victim impact statements and victim notification registrations. Provides ongoing assessment of clients' needs, and referral to appropriate supports, such as legal advice or counselling support. Also offers sexual assault awareness and prevention training to service providers. Clients can self-refer by phone or email. Serves Powell River. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • qathetsafe.ca/sexual-assault-services

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  • Administration Office, 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• Specialized Victim Support Services (SVSS)

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  Provides support to people of all ages and genders who are victims of gender-based violence, power and control, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, all forms of relationship violence, elder abuse, sexual assault (child, youth, adult and historical), and child abuse.

  Provides support to people of all ages and genders who are victims of gender-based violence, power and control, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, all forms of relationship violence, elder abuse, sexual assault (child, youth, adult and historical), and child abuse. The program provides emotional and practical support; general and justice-related information, including the legal system, court preparation and orientation; support in completing Victim Impact Statements (VIS) and Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) applications; referrals to other supportive community programs; and help in creating a safety plan. Serves the Powell River area, including Savary Island, Texada Island, Lund, and Westview. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funding provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • qathetsafe.ca/specialized-victim-support-services

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  • 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Powell River

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  Offers free individual and group counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind; aged 18 years and older.

  Offers free individual and group counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind; aged 18 years and older. Serves the Powell River area, including Savary Island and Texada Island. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Wheelchair accessible. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.qathetsafe.ca/stopping-the-violence-counselling

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  • 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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• Stopping the Violence (STV) Outreach Program - Powell River

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  Offers individual support, advocacy, information and referral, and accompaniment and transportation to appointments for women affected by violence, including family violence.

  Offers individual support, advocacy, information and referral, and accompaniment and transportation to appointments for women affected by violence, including family violence. Also provides public education programs throughout the community. No fee for service. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Serves Lund, Powell River, Saltery Bay, Savary Island, and Texada Island. Wheelchair accessible. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.qathetsafe.ca/stopping-the-violence-outreach

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  • 209-6975 Alberni Street
    Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8

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