Stopping the Violence Counselling Program

Free trauma-informed counselling for women and gender-diverse people aged 19+, as well as youth aged 17+ who are living independently or navigating adult circumstances, who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or childhood sexual abuse.

What We Offer

The program offers trauma-informed, feminist, person-centred support focused on safety, empowerment, understanding the impacts of abuse and trauma, and rebuilding a sense of choice and control. Services include individual counselling, group counselling, safety planning, and referrals to community resources. Counselling is available in person, virtually, or by phone.

How To Get Connected

Referrals are accepted from individuals, community agencies, primary care providers, and MCFD social workers.

For intakes, referrals, and general counselling program information, please contact the intake counsellor at 250.940.4373 or by email at intake@pcfsa.org. All referrals begin with an intake to help us understand the person’s needs and determine whether our program can provide the right care within its mandate. When we are unable to offer services, we will do our best to suggest other appropriate supports or resources. Intakes can be done by phone, email or in person with a scheduled appointment.

This program is funded by the Province of British Columbia and Civil Forfeiture.