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 of our 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.
Women are typically referred through transition houses or domestic violence workers. The main purpose of the program is to provide rental supplements and support through one-on-one meetings and referrals to the women and children, in order to ensure they are able to maintain housing. The program is meant to last no longer than one year, with rental supplements being given on a monthly basis at a maximum of $450 each.
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:
- Counselling Programs - For families, children and youth - Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows
- Family Program - Surrey
Availability
Service area: Anmore, Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody + show cities
Service Types Provided
Housing / Shelter
Victim Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided at home
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