Victim Support Resources
Below you will find a list of valuable resources for professional counselling services, emotional support, and advocacy organizations, as well as ways to access FREE trauma-informed care, guidance, and protection to help you heal, feel supported, and move forward safely.
Stalking-Related Support Services in BC
Toll-free, confidential support and referrals for all victims of crime across BC (24/7, multilingual). You can call/text 1-800-563-0808 or email 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca
Specialized Victim Assistance Program (SVAP)
Offers emotional support, safety planning and justice system help to victims of criminal harassment and related crimes in northern BC.
Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory
A provincial directory of community and police-based services that assist crime victims, including those affected by stalking/harassment.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Victim Services
Provides safety planning, support, and connections to resources for people affected by violence and harassment.
Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
Province-wide association supporting and training anti-violence workers and programs that respond to criminal harassment, intimate partner violence, and abuse.
Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA)
A national advocacy organization dedicated to ending stalking and educating on stalking and criminal harassment in Canada.
Law enforcement agencies that investigate and enforce criminal harassment and stalking laws (call local non-emergency numbers or 911 if in immediate danger).
Programs for women affected by violence and abuse, including safety planning and counselling.
Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)
Offers support, advocacy, counselling, and outreach for women experiencing violence and stalking-related concerns.
Indigenous Victim Services (e.g., NCCABC)
Culturally sensitive services for Indigenous victims of violence and harassment.
Did You Know?
Victims of crime in British Columbia can apply online for financial assistance through the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). CVAP funding can be used to cover the cost of counselling, giving you access to FREE, trauma-informed support to CVAP-approved counsellors in Greater Vancouver.
What is CVAP?
CVAP (Crime Victim Assistance Program) is a BC government program that helps victims of violent crime access financial support and services. If approved, CVAP can cover costs like counselling/therapy, medical expenses, safety needs, and lost incomerelated to the crime. Support is available to victims, some family members, and certain witnesses, even if charges weren’t laid.
How To Apply
Here’s a simple step-by-step to apply to CVAP online (BC Crime Victim Assistance Program)
1. Open the CVAP online application
• CVAP Web Form: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/cvapwebform/
2. Choose the right application type
• Select whether you’re applying as a Victim, Immediate Family Member, or Witness.
3. Fill in the form. Have (if you can):
• Your contact info
• Date/location of the incident
• Police file number (if there is one)
• Any injury/impact details (physical/psychological)
4. Upload/attach any supporting documents (if available)
• Examples: police info, medical notes, safety order/conditions, etc.
5. Submit the application
• After you submit, save/record any confirmation details you receive.
How To Get CVAP-Funded Counselling
1. Once approved
• CVAP gives you a claim number and tells you what’s covered.
2.. Find a counsellor who accepts CVAP
• Ask directly: “Do you accept CVAP and direct bill?”
• VictimLinkBC can help you find one: 1-800-563-0808(24/7).
3. Book your appointment
• Share your CVAP claim number so the counsellor can bill CVAP.
4. Start counselling
• Confirm there’s no extra cost before your first session.
Immediate Support
It can take several weeks to a few months for the CVAP office to review your application and make a decision. If you require immediate support call 211, explain your situation, and they will help you find the right support, right now.
👉 To learn more visit:211 British Columbia
List of CVAP-Funded Counsellors
Below are counsellors that offer trauma counselling in the Greater Vancouver area.
Vancouver
Specializes in trauma and crime-related counselling; CVAP direct billing.
Multiple clinicians experienced with CVAP clients.
Team-based practice with CVAP-approved counsellors.
Individual RCC offering CVAP counselling.
Richmond
Trauma-informed team; multiple CVAP-approved counsellors.
North Vancouver
• North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic
Trauma-informed counselling; some clinicians accept CVAP.
West Vancouver
• North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic
Commonly serves West Van clients under CVAP.
• Roya Counselling (virtual)
Burnaby
• Wellbeing Counselling Services
CVAP-approved counsellors; in-person and virtual options.
New Westminster
• Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Trauma and violence-related counselling; some services covered via CVAP or referrals.
• Wellbeing Counselling Services
Coquitlam / Tri-Cities
Explicit CVAP counselling services.
• Roya Counselling (virtual)
Surrey
CVAP counselling available with approved clinicians.
• Wellbeing Counselling Services
Langley
• Ishtar Women’s Resource Society
Trauma-informed counselling and victim support; CVAP referrals accepted.
• Wellbeing Counselling Services
White Rock
• Roya Counselling (virtual)