Abuse / Neglect

Professional counseling is available for women who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood abuse through the government funded Stopping the Violence program.more info

Campbell River Family Services Society is a non-profit agency providing programs and service reflecting the changing needs in our community to enhance the well-being of all families and individuals.more info

ANN ELMORE TRANSITION HOUSE (AEH) is a short-term emergency shelter which provides safe shelter, support services, food, clothing and basic necessities for women, and their children, who are at risk of abuse/violence. Services also available at AEH include detox, supportive recovery and stabilization programs. AEH is operated by Campbell River and North Island Transition Society. more info

CAMPBELL RIVER AND NORTH ISLAND TRANSITION SOCIETY (CRNITS) is a registered non-profit organization which has a mandate to end family violence and violence against women and children. more info

Drop-in Peer Crisis counselling by professional staff. Also provides education and information on such topics as: family violence, parenting, health issues, abusive relationships, legal issues, and human rights.more info

Professional individual counseling is provided for men who are survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse and neglect.more info

The North Island Survivors’ Healing Society is committed to providing professional counselling programs and services that address the psychological needs of individuals who are affected by trauma and abuse. more info

Parenting Support Services are available for women caring for children who have been affected by abuse or violence in their home.more info

Relational counselling for people who have experienced forms of trauma and/or abuse, to understand and heal relationships with partners, spouses, and family membersmore info

When yoga classes are taught from a trauma-informed perspective, it has been proven to be helpful for survivors. Yoga can be both stimulating and soothing and it is important that these classes provide an opportunity for participants to feel safe, soothed and secure while our qualified instructor uses trauma-informed skills to emphasize present-state awareness. more info