Northern Shuswap Tribal Council
Aboriginal Victim Services Support Resources
Need help right now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. These lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
KUU-US Crisis Line
1-800-588-8717Culturally safe crisis support by and for First Nations, Métis, and Indigenous peoples across BC; Elders, adults, children, and youth.
VictimLink BC
1-800-563-0808Confidential information, referrals, and immediate crisis support for victims of crime, family, and sexual violence. Available in multiple languages.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
988National suicide crisis support, English and French. Call or text 988.
Community Resources(Free Services)
All Nation Healing House
The All Nations Healing House provides culturally safe and trauma-informed primary health care for unattached First Nations and Indigenous people and their families.
Axis Family Resources — Outreach Services
Outreach support services for victims and families in the Williams Lake area.
BC Family Maintenance Agency - Northern Interior
BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.
The Cariboo Friendship Society-Social Services Programs
The Cariboo Friendship Society strives to provide comprehensive response to peoples’ needs and is constantly identifying gaps, examining options, and creating solutions. It is able to maintain specialized services, with the goal of providing seamless support.
Child Care Service Centre
The Child Care Service Centre administers the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) for families and child care operating funding for providers in B.C.
CMHA-Community Based Victim Services
Provides justice related services to victims of all ages, genders and sexual orientation.
CMHA-Community Bridge to Housing First
We offer support and rent supplements to people who are homeless. We work in partnership with other organizations and services to find housing, assist in the transition from homelessness to housing, and work to support each participant to set and achieve their goals with a focus on recovery and making healthy choices.
Family Justice Counsellor
FJCs are specially trained to help families resolve their issues about guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact with a child, and child and spousal support.
Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin
Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin offers a variety of services designed to support the health and wellness needs of both youth (ages 12-24) and caregivers. Our services are always free and confidential.
The Great Room
The Great Room is a non-profit service in which its purpose is to provide a safe and inclusive space for all women.
Legal Aid BC
Legal Aid BC's priority is to serve the interests of people experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.
Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction can help provide income assistance.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC)
Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment.
RCMP Victim Services
RCMP Victim Services program provides services to all victims of crime and trauma providing support and empowering victims to move from crisis to confidence.
Williams Lake Indigenous Justice Centre
The Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) in Williams Lake offers supports to Indigenous people – First Nations, Métis and Inuit – dealing with criminal and child protection matters who otherwise cannot access help through legal aid.
Williams Lake Mental Health & Substance Use
Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Women's Contact Society
Women’s Contact Society is a non-profit charitable organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in the Cariboo Chilcotin region.
BC Victim Services and Violence Against Women Program Directory
The Victim Services and Violence Against Women Program Directory provides contact information for service providers across British Columbia that assist victims of crime and women and children impacted by violence.
Private Practitioners(Fee For Services)
- Sunon Counselling250-267-1725
- Lakeside Counselling250-706-9454
- Scott Taylor, Counseller250-392-6944
- Amethyst Therapy778-267-4141
- Melony Curle-Involve250-392-4055
- Creative Therapy236-422-4778
- Cameron's Transformational Healing250-305-0045
Other Services
Emergency
Chiwid Transition House
Provides a safe, supporting environment for women and children in need. Counselling, child minding and advocacy is also available.
Gateway Crisis Stabilization Program
Crisis beds provide a safe environment to persons who have had emotional disruptions, which inhibit their ability to manage in their usual environment. Services available: assessment, intervention, referrals, and education on a variety of topics i.e. grief, coping mechanisms, addiction management.
Dial-A-Law
A message prepared by the Criminal Bar Association, BC Branch, to provide practical information on a wide variety of legal topics.