Police-based Victim Service Program - access: Open to Gold River community

The Police Based Victim Service program provides the following services to victims of crime living in the Gold River area:

  • Criminal justice information and support
  • Safety planning
  • Information and referrals
  • Emotional and practical support

Funder: Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

Contact Nootka Sound Police Based Victim Services at 250.283.7773 for more information.

Gold River PEACE Program - access: Open to Gold River community

The Gold River PEACE program stands for prevention, education, advocacy and counselling and is available to children and youth ages 3 to 18 who have been exposed to and/or witnessed domestic violence/abuse in the Gold River area. The PEACE program provides short term education, information and supportive counselling on an individual and group basis to children and youth who have witnessed or experienced abuse. Children must be living in a safe environment away from the abusive person. Children and youth are provided with education and information regarding abuse and personal rights and responsibilities.

Funder: Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

Contact CRFSS at 250.287.2421 for more information on the Gold River PEACE program.

Sexual Assault Services (SAS)

The Sexual Assault Services program (SAS) provides immediate assistance to survivors who have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual assault. This program is available to individuals of all genders (men, women, transgender, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming individuals) and all ages. We provide the following services to survivors of sexual violence:

  • Safety planning
  • Information and referrals
  • Criminal justice information and support
  • Emergency counselling
  • Outreach services
  • Emotional and practical support

Funder: Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

Access: Victims/Survivors can self-refer to this program whether or not they choose to report to the police.

Call or text 250-201-2150 for 24/hour support or to make a self-referral to the program.

Contact CRFSS at 250-287-2421 or email sas@crfs.ca for more information about this program.