24/7 VIOLENCE & ABUSE HELPLINE
Toll-free 1-877-435-7544
(250) 537-0735
Toll-free 1-877-435-7544
(250) 537-0735
Safe
Free
Confidential
Outreach Services
Outreach helps with...
- referrals to counsellors
- advocacy
- reporting sexual assault and domestic violence
- safety planning
- risk assessment & management
- community coordination
- case management
- housing
- service needs assessments
- group supports
- education sessions and workshops
Call Outreach
250-537-0717 or
1-888-537-0717
Email Outreach
outreach@iwav.org
Peer Support Group
Learn more and apply here
Who is Outreach For?
Outreach is here to help all women, inclusive of cis, trans and non-binary women who are impacted by violence and/or abuse on Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Pender, and Saturna Islands. This includes:
- Women whose lives are impacted by violence and/or abuse
- Women who are contemplating leaving an abusive relationship
- Women who are no longer in an abusive relationship but are still impacted by it
What does Outreach do?
Individuals: Outreach provides trauma-informed support to clients through counselling, advocacy, risk management, education, and assistance navigating the criminal and family court systems.
Community: Outreach develops strong relationships with other service providers and collaborates with community partners in order to keep clients safe. Outreach promotes IWAV’s services through education sessions, print and digital media, and community events. Outreach also sits on several inter-agency committees and represents IWAV.
Outreach Services may be offered:
- on an individual basis
- in support groups
- in group information sessions or educational workshops
- in the community through awareness raising and education
Contact Women's Outreach Services
Local: (250) 537-0717
Toll-free:1-888-537-0717
Email: outreach@iwav.org