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Housing and homelessness in Saltspring Island, British Columbia

Islanders Working Against Violence

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Website checked March 2026Crisis support
Call (250) 537-0735Website

In short

The Salt Spring Island Transition House first opened its doors in the summer of 1995 when a house was anonymously donated for the express purpose of operating a transition house for women.

Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Updated
This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
Who it is for
Children, Women, Families, Young children, People on a low income; Women, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
What it helps with
Help right now, Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Clothes and basic things, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, A way to get there, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, Making my own choices, A fresh start
Cost and access
Free
Last verified
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Services from this organization

About this organization

The Salt Spring Island Transition House first opened its doors in the summer of 1995 when a house was anonymously donated for the express purpose of operating a transition house for women. Many volunteers dedicated themselves to establishing this service in the community. In November 1998, the house began receiving regular operating funding from the BC Ministry of Womens Equality.

The transition house is currently staffed with trained support counsellors and is accessible to single women or women with their children around the clock.

When is it open?

Islanders Working Against Violence is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

How do I get in touch?

Call (250) 537-0735, email info@iwav.org, or use the website.

Phone
(250) 537-0735
Email
info@iwav.org
Website
http://www.iwav.org/

Listed in Saltspring Island, British Columbia.