PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth
Provided by: Comox Valley Transition Society
Service Description
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. Offers school-based educational activities designed to prevent violence. Serves Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and rural areas, including Denman Island and Hornby Island. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Service Location
- Physical address:625 England Avenue, Courtenay, V9N 2N5 BCMailing address:Same as physical address