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Battered Women's Support Services Vancouver, BC, V6B 1L8 |
687-1867 | A non-profit organization that provides services to battered women in both physically and emotionally abusive relationships. Information, referral counselling, support groups, public education and written material. Confidential services. |
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Career Women's Alliance P.O. Box 192 Port Moody, BC, V3H 3E1 |
936-9149 |
A supportive, non-partisan fellowship encouraging the positive
growth of career women. Objectives are to share professional
experiences, exchange career-related information, generate progressive
ideas which can assist women in the workplace. Contact: Barbara |
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Coquitlam Women's Transition House (Crisis Centre) P.O. Box 213 Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3V7 |
464-2020 or 570-2111 |
Temporary free accommodation for women and their children in abusive situations. Offers emotional support, referrals and information. |
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Douglas College Women's Centre P.O. Box 2503 New Westminster, BC, V3L 5B2 |
527-5148 |
Drop-in Centre offering education and career information,
women's library, referrals, support, advocacy, research and day
care subsidy for part-time students. Contact: Liz Wilson |
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Port Coquitlam & Area Women's Centre P.O. Box 220 2420 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3V1 |
941-6311 | Women can obtain counselling and information, receive referrals, express issues and share concerns. |
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University Women's Club 820 Stewart Avenue Coquitlam, BC, V3K 2N4 |
936-4627 |
Opportunity for discussion, involvement and friendship. Open
to graduates of university or other post-secondary institution.
Activities include theatre group, book group, investment group,
bridge group. Education committee sponsors scholarships for local
High School and University students. Contact: Pamela Deville-Pratt |
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Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter 77 East 20th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5V 1L7 |
872-8212 | Offers 24-hour crisis line and a transition house for women and children escaping male violence. Provides emotional support, information, education and an opportunity for women to organize with other women against violence towards women. Addresses the re-victimization of women, advocates on their behalf. |
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W.A.V.A.W. Women Against Violence Against Women 303-877 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6A 3Y1 |
255-6228 | Works toward ending violence in the lives of women and children. Operates a 24-hour crisis line for women and offers individual counselling, support groups, advocacy and accompaniment through medical, police and legal procedures for women who have been sexually assaulted. Also provides public education through speaking engagements and liaisons with community and professional, groups and institutions. Confidentiality guaranteed. |