Safe Choice Transition House
Housing / Shelter and Victim Services
Provided by Act 2 Child And Family Services
Second stage transition home and homelessness transition program.
The Safe Choice Program is a second stage transition home and provides supportive temporary housing to facilitate security, independence, and personal growth for women and children who have experienced violence. Independent living suites are available for women (and their children) seeking safety from family violence.
Most referrals are from first stage transition houses, shelters, the Domestic Violence Unit of the Vancouver Police Department, or Stopping the Violence counsellors. The Safe Choice Program typically serves families facing multiple barriers including issues of poverty, racism, health, immigration and language barriers.
The stay at Safe Choice is for up to 12 months while the women develop and follow through on a plan for their long-term independent living, free of family violence. Some of the services we provide are crisis intervention, ongoing support, safety planning, parenting support, life skills training, referrals to other resources and advocacy.
Goals of the Program:
- To provide safe and affordable short-term housing with support services
- To help participants maintain personal health and safety
- To help participants learn practical life skills
- After residential support has ended to continue to provide service to these families as need to resolve crises as they integrate into the community and live independently.
604-733-6495
Public email: info-sc@act2.ca
Website: http://www.act2.ca/housing-support
PO Box 95051 RPO Kingsgate, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 4T8
Cost: Fees may apply
Referral options:
- Most referrals come from first stage transition houses, shelters, the Domestic Violence Unit of the Vancouver Police Department, or Stopping the Violence counsellors.
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Act 2 Child And Family Services:
Availability
Service area: Anmore, Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody + show cities
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
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