New Start Program
250-480-4006 ext. 206 | programs@womeninneed.ca | connect with our program coordinator
Our New Start program helps to support participants who are leaving transitional houses or crisis situations and who have been impacted by gender-based violence in their lives. We work directly with Transitional houses and other community organizations to connect individuals with this program. Our New Start program works to deliver many essential items to set up a participant’s new home such as furniture, kitchen items, housewares, and bedding
*This program requires a referral from a local transition house or other local organization that supports women, trans, non-binary and Two-spirit people who have been impacted by gender based violence.
“When I first moved into the bachelor suite, I had nothing. I was getting discouraged and depressed, your program made a home for me. I am so happy! Now, I feel more stable, happy, motivated, I have better self esteem and am more positive!”
“My delivery included the everyday items you don’t think of and standard items you just can’t afford…I was sincerely moved at the care and availability of the package. From the matching colour scheme to the beautiful accent items—truly made me feel special and worth something again.”
“…people and organizations like yours make me believe I can rebuild, lose the fear of bumping into my abuser somewhere, and start fresh.”
If you need
Immediate Crisis Support
Crisis Centre BC
1.888.494.3888 (24hrs)
Victoria Women’s Transition House
250.385.6611 (24hrs)
First Nations Health Authority
Circle of Care: KUU-US First Nations and Aboriginal Crisis Line Support
1.800.588.8717 (24hrs)
