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PEACE for Children & Youth Experiencing Violence

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • The child/youth resides in Surrey.
  • The child/youth is aged 3-18.
  • The child/youth has been witness to, or otherwise exposed to intimate partner violence within their family.
  • The alleged abusive adult DOES NOT live in the family home. 
  • The child/youth is not experiencing a mental health crisis, or otherwise require mental health intervention.
  • There are no concerns that the child/youth has experienced sexual abuse.
  • There are no concerns related to suicidal ideation or self-harming behaviours. 
  • The child/youth doesn’t need or want therapeutic clinical counselling.
  • The guardian can give informed consent for their child in English.
Can you access the program directly?
Yes. Non-offending parents/guardians can call 604.584.5811 and ask to speak with a PEACE Counsellor or send an email to peace@options.bc.ca.

Professionals can direct their clients to self-refer by calling 604.584.5811 or with permission from the guardian, complete a referral screening on behalf of the client. Screening is required prior to admission. Either email the referral form to peace@options.bc.ca or fax to 604.584.7628.

Please Note: the alleged offender must not be living in the family home.

Other referral options

Non-offending parents/guardians can call 604.584.5811 and ask to speak with a PEACE Counsellor or send an email to peace@options.bc.ca.

Professionals can direct their clients to self-refer by calling 604.584.5811 or with permission from the guardian, complete a referral screening on behalf of the client. Screening is required prior to admission. Either email the referral form to peace@options.bc.ca or fax to 604.584.7628.

Please Note: the alleged offender must not be living in the family home.

Crisis

Transition Houses

Eligibility criteria

For women and their children who have experienced abuse, threats or violence in their relationship and need a safe place to stay. Contact 604.584.3301 or 604.572.5116.

Can you access the program directly?
Yes. Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.
Other referral options

Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.

Gaining Independence

Transition Houses

Eligibility criteria

For women and their children who have experienced abuse, threats or violence in their relationship and need a safe place to stay. Contact 604.584.3301 or 604.572.5116.

Can you access the program directly?
Yes. Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.
Other referral options

Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.

Finding Housing

Transition Houses

Eligibility criteria

For women and their children who have experienced abuse, threats or violence in their relationship and need a safe place to stay. Contact 604.584.3301 or 604.572.5116.

Can you access the program directly?
Yes. Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.
Other referral options

Referrals are also accepted from a variety of sources, including - but not limited to, community or health professionals and other agencies.

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