Indigenous Women's Program — Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS): Free, by phone.
Categories: Crisis, Family, Indigenous, Victim Services
If you are an Indigenous woman who has been abused, BWSS offers cultural services run by Indigenous women, for Indigenous women. Workers use traditional healing practices. ▸ What you can get: • Free counselling by phone or in person, if you are an adult woman abused in an intimate relationship • Advocacy with systems like the legal system, social assistance, child protection (MCFD), medical system, housing or the Indian Act • Court accompaniment and information about court steps • Short-term crisis counselling, safety planning, and referrals to transition houses • Drum groups, Elders, support groups, and ceremonies ▸ How to access: Call the crisis and intake line, or email Intake@bwss.org. TTY: 604-686-6732.
Also known as: BWSS battered women indigenous women abuse violence counselling advocate BC, Battered Women's Support Services
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