STV Outreach Program for Campbell River and Gold River
Stopping the Violence
This program responds to the needs of adult women and their dependent children who have experienced, or are at risk of violence. Agencies support women to identify and access the services they need through supportive counselling and referral to community services. Agencies provide community education to raise awareness about the effect of violence against women and the services needed to address it. As needed, agencies provide local transportation, accompaniment and advocacy.
Services are available to ALL women (Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal) who reside in the Campbell River and Gold River area who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, violence in relationship or childhood abuse, or are threatened by risk of abuse, sexual assault or violence and who are in need of support. The program also provides support groups and offers education sessions as needed
- Provides support to women and children
- Provides transportation to and from services e.g. transition house, court etc.
- Provides educational sessions in community
- Do referrals to agencies in the communities
This program is open to all women, not just aboriginal women.
Additional Information
Contacts:
CAMPBELL RIVER:
Mandy McManus Dixson
Office: (250) 286-3430
Cell phone (250) 204-4852
GOLD RIVER:
Carol Donaldson
Office: (250) 283-7161
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Hours of Operation
Regular hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Closed weekends and Stat holidays.
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This program was last updated on: 18 Nov 2021.
