Haven Society

Safe shelter and support for women and children escaping violence.

The doors of Haven Transition House are open 24 a day, 365 days a year.

Haven Transition House provides temporary shelter and support for women and children who have experienced violence and are seeking safety while exploring their options.

Women from all walks of life and backgrounds come to the Transition House. Trauma in families can result from many forms of emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, financial and psychological abuses. At Haven Transition House, all forms of violence are taken seriously. Transition House staff assist resident parents and children in understanding and coping with effects of family violence. The Haven Transition House is a safe environment that provides crisis support, referral services, children’s counselling, parenting skills, individual and group support.

All Transition House services support self-awareness, self-determination and choices based on each person’s situation, needs and understanding. A Women’s Support Worker is always available for crisis counselling, assessment, admission or referral support. Advocacy and accompaniment is available when possible for medical purposes, legal services, community and social services. Childcare, nutritious meals, bedding and laundry facilities are provided in a secure environment that is focused on the safety and well-being of each resident.

Children’s Counselling

When children arrive at the Haven Transition House they are often in crisis. They need safety, care and support to help them cope with feelings of fear and confusion which result from being exposed to family violence in their homes.

Children are supported to understand abuse is not their fault. Mothers and other caregivers are supported to help their children deal with the trauma and changes that are often part of leaving an abusive home. Families are supported to increase awareness of abuse, develop strategies for safety and strengthen resilience for change.

All services are confidential and free of charge. A family staying at the Transition House can schedule an appointment with a counsellor from the Children Who Witness Abuse program anytime during their stay or after leaving.

Support Groups

Support groups are provided for women who have experienced abuse and violence in intimate relationships. Groups are open and welcome women to attend one or more sessions. Women who have left the Transition House and wish to continue exploring safety, awareness and options are also welcome to participate.

Parenting groups and groups for children may also be available. Please call the Transition House or the Women’s Counselling Program at 250-756-2452 for more information and updates.

To contact Haven Transition House

250-756-2452

If you or your children are in a crisis and need a safe place to stay

Call our 24-hour crisis line 250-756-0616