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*[http://www.vlmfss.ca/ Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services] offers counselling for victims of family violence and children who witness abuse. They can provide a translator for police or court interviews. Their toll-free phone number is 1-888-436-1025. | *[http://www.vlmfss.ca/ Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services] offers counselling for victims of family violence and children who witness abuse. They can provide a translator for police or court interviews. Their toll-free phone number is 1-888-436-1025. | ||
*[http://www.fsgv.ca/ Family Services of Greater Vancouver] offers counselling and other services for victims of family violence, including programs relating to abuse prevention and trauma. Call 604-731-4951. | *[http://www.fsgv.ca/ Family Services of Greater Vancouver] offers counselling and other services for victims of family violence, including programs relating to abuse prevention and trauma. Call 604-731-4951. | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.bcsth.ca/ BC Society of Transition Houses] offers safe temporary shelter for up to 30 days for women and children experiencing family violence. They also offer group and individual counselling for children and youth who witness family conflicts and violence. Contact them at 604-669-6943 in Vancouver or 1-800-661-1040 elsewhere in BC. | ||
*[http://www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca/ Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter] operates a transition house for women and their children and a 24-hour crisis line for women who are trying to prevent or escape family violence. Call 604-872-8212. | *[http://www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca/ Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter] operates a transition house for women and their children and a 24-hour crisis line for women who are trying to prevent or escape family violence. Call 604-872-8212. | ||
*Vancouver General Hospital operates a 24-hour domestic violence service that offers clinical counselling services to victims of family violence. Call 604-875-5458. | *Vancouver General Hospital operates a 24-hour domestic violence service that offers clinical counselling services to victims of family violence. Call 604-875-5458. | ||