Community-based Victim Services Program - Burnaby/New Westminster

Provides community-based victim services to adults age 18 and over who have experienced spousal assault, sexual assault, historical childhood physical and/or sexual abuse, or criminal harassment. Services include emotional support, safety planning, information about the criminal justice system, court orientation and accompaniment, form completion assistance, and referral to other services. Offers third party reporting to adult victims of any gender of sexual assault; staff report the assault to police on behalf of the victim who remains anonymous. Services are delivered by phone, online or in person. Serves Burnaby and New Westminster. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, except from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesdays for counselling services only. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).