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Programs & Services
Providing free and confidential services since 1987
Programs and services include shelter and housing, counselling and support, healing and recovery, crisis intervention, advocacy and education, prevention and awareness.
Darry’s Place
Second Stage Housing
Short term housing that supports women, including trans-women, nonbinary individuals and their children.
Amethysts House
Trauma-informed residential supportive recovery and withdrawal management for women including trans-women and non-binary individuals dealing with substance use issues that have negatively impacted their lives.
Referral through Island Health may be required.
Lilli House
Temporary Emergency shelter and support for women including trans-women and non-binary individuals seeking safety from violence, abuse and threats.
Children welcome.
• 24-hour support
• Private rooms
• Fully wheelchair accessible
• Free, confidential
Men’s Group
Open drop-in for men including trans men working on relationships with partners and others.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Open drop-in for groups providing support and sharing information about resources.
Group breaks for the Summer after the June 24th group and will resume on Sept 9th.
Peace Program
Provides individual and group counselling
for children aged 3-18 who have witnessed threats, abuse or violence in the home.
Parenting support provided to caregivers.
Girls Group
Self-identified girls and youth women aged 12-21, exploring self image, mental health, self care and healthy relationships. Discussions and creative activities.
RCMP Victim Services
Providing crisis response, emotional support, information and referrals to victims of crime and trauma.
We can assist with navigating the criminal justice system, assisting with victim impact statements, applying for restitution/financial benefits and explaining court proceedings.
We are located in the RCMP detachment.
Women’s Counseling
Individual counselling for women, including trans women, and non-binary individuals 19 years and older who have experienced or are currently experiencing intimate partner violence, family violence, childhood abuse and/or sexual assault.
Services are also available on Denman Island.
Sexual Assault Service
Provides support, information, referrals, crisis services, accompaniment to hospital for forensic and health exams, third party reporting and criminal justice system navigation for survivors of sexual violence.
Affordable Housing
Studio, one, two and three-bedroom rentals at Mission Ridge. Rents are geared at approximately 20% below local market rents.
Current Vacancies:
1 Bedroom units from $1200/month
Studios from $960/month
Rental Subsidy Program
Rental subsidies for families and singles without sufficient income to either maintain or establish housing. Rental supplements are subject to funding, availability and eligibility criteria. Requires a referral from a community services provider.
Connect
Located at 685 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.
7 days a week, 364 days a year. Generally closed daily for cleaning between 7am-8am, 11:30am to 1pm and 6:30pm to 8pm.
No ins and outs between 11pm and 6am.
Showers are available at the Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To contact CONNECT call 250.218.3975
The Lodge
Supportive Housing for those who have been homeless. Meals, laundry, activities, referrals, life skills and support.
Too Good To Be Threw
Thrift Store
Our social enterprise generates funds to CVTS support services and programs.
You can help by shopping and donating!
367 Sixth St, Courtenay
9:30 am – 5 pm, Mon – Sat
Donations gratefully accepted:
10 am – 4 pm, Mon – Sat