Groups for female survivors. Hospital and police accompinament for recent survivors of sexual assault. An education and publication department providing information to individuals, institutions, agencies and the broader community. Women's Emergency Shelter - Sandy Merriman House provides shelter for women who are unsafe or have nowhere to go. Provides shelter and two meals on a first come, first served basis.
All women are welcome.
Drop-in open to all women. Sandy Merriman house is located at 809 Burdett Street. It also provides counselling services for women and children in the community who are not in residence at the shelter, and has a speakers bureau for community education regarding violence against women and children. Location of the transition house is concealed to protect the residents. Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria serves all newcomers to Canada.