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*'''VictimLINK''' is a 24-hour victim’s information and help line. Call toll-free 1.800.563.0808 from anywhere in BC to connect with a Stopping the Violence Counselling or Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program in your area. | *'''VictimLINK''' is a 24-hour victim’s information and help line. Call toll-free 1.800.563.0808 from anywhere in BC to connect with a Stopping the Violence Counselling or Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program in your area. | ||
*The '''Battered Women’s Support Services''' offers support groups, advocacy, counselling over the telephone and much more. The intake and counselling line is 604.687.1867 and toll-free 1.855.867.1868, and their website is www.bwss.org. | *The '''Battered Women’s Support Services''' offers support groups, advocacy, counselling over the telephone and much more. The intake and counselling line is 604.687.1867 and toll-free 1.855.867.1868, and their website is [http://www.bwss.org www.bwss.org]. | ||
*The '''Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society''' offers counselling for victims of domestic violence and children who witness abuse, and can provide a translator for police or court interviews. The phone number is 604.436.1025, and the agency is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. See their website at [http://www.vlmfss.ca www.vlmfss.ca]. | *The '''Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society''' offers counselling for victims of domestic violence and children who witness abuse, and can provide a translator for police or court interviews. The phone number is 604.436.1025, and the agency is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. See their website at [http://www.vlmfss.ca www.vlmfss.ca]. | ||