Providing education, prevention, and support services to those affected by abuse or violence

PLEASE NOTE

  • Our new STV Hope Counsellor – clients will be added to our waitlist which is at about 2 week turnover

  • Our waitlist is at about a 2-week turnover for STV Women’s counseling – See the poster above

Your special moments deserve the perfect frame. Visit our photo spot courtesy of Snaptique and make memories that shine forever.

coldest night of the year

The Coldest Night of the Year

 CNOY is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Join us on February 22, 2025 – team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer… because it’s cold out there.

Fundraising efforts through the @ShoppersDrugMart Giving Shelter campaign has raised $15,814!

Every dollar raised will support more women and their families in our community.

Thank you for your support.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WHO ASPIRE TO LIVE FREE FROM ABUSE.

Your donation is appreciated and will help those in your community.

We are here to help you!

Our Help Line and Text service are available 24/7 for women and children seeking to flee violence. Call our office Monday to Friday 9 am-4:30 pm to book an appointment for counselling or legal advocacy. 

If we are unable to answer, please leave a message and we will return your call. The call will come from a blocked/private number, so please answer those calls.

This process keeps everyone safe and allows us to assist you. Thank you and stay healthy!

24/7 Text Messages: (604) 819-3557
24/7 Help Line: (604) 792-3116 or (604) 391-1993
Office: (604) 792-2760

WE HOLD OURSELVES RESPONSIBLE TO OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY ARE MET.

Early in 1979, several members of the Chilliwack community met to discuss the need for a shelter for the victims of family violence. At that time there was no place for a police officer, a social worker or a community services worker to take a woman who had been beaten.

The concerned community members formed the Emergency Shelter Committee. They met in private homes and began looking for practical ways to help.

At their first official meeting on October 29, 1979, someone volunteered to house two women and their children for three to four days. Members took responsibility to help women obtain medical treatment, deal with the police, contact the Ministry of Human Resources and locate housing.