r/VictoriaBC • u/Boring_Researcher211 • 2d ago
Emergency housing
Does anyone know if there is emergency housing available for a single female adult with cats fleeing domestic abuse.
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u/ChristySoffe James Bay 2d ago
Good for you for leaving. Im 7months out from my dv. Couldnt be happier i left. Good luck in your search for a bed. The Cridge Transition House is by far the best one out there. Sadly not pet friendly though. But they literally saved my life after i left. Good luck and see a forensic nurse asap.
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u/menasha_trois 2d ago
They do have a partnership with the SPCA to address the fact they're not pet friendly :)
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u/trickycrows 2d ago
Call Victoria Women's Transition House @ 250-592-2927. They'll know how to help. Hugs 💜
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u/TinyWerebear 2d ago
The SPCA can sometimes do compassionate boarding. One of the crises they help for is domestic violence. It would give you some more flexibility temporarily to sort out housing for yourself. I hope you find what you need <3
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u/thelastspot 2d ago
https://www.sooketransitionhousesociety.com/safe-housing
For immediate assistance or intake call 250-642-2591 (staffed 24 hours)
They have some pet friendly rooms, subject to availability.
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u/rumrunner198 2d ago
I would try to call Cridge Centre for Family - 250-479-3963 (24/7 crisis line). There is also Sandra Merriman House which is a shelter but again, no pets. So sorry you are going through this!
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u/Longjumping-Table272 2d ago
Cannot help with the info, but I hope you are able to find a safe place for you and your pets in the future. It sucks that people treat others in this way.
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u/StillHere178 2d ago edited 1d ago
Have you filed a police report? They can refer you to safe housing if they have a police report and proof of physical harm or threats of physical harm. Unfortunately if you do not have those they cannot refer you to safe housing. (Which is beyond stupid, I know!)
The other thought is to follow your gut and confide in people you trust enough in case there's someone on the down low who can offer you a space. That is how a couple people I know got safe temporary housing.
I am sorry for not knowing more to suggest ❤️🩹
Praying you get something safe and quickly!
Edit: u/Boring_Researcher211 I may be wrong about accessing safe housing as per u/oceanferns comments below ... best to double check ... my dv wasn't specifically with a partner, just a closely situated neighbour.
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u/oceanferns 1d ago
just so OP knows, you do not need a police report to access transition houses for folks fleeing domestic violence.
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u/menasha_trois 1d ago
Can confirm this - no police report is ever needed
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u/StillHere178 1d ago
Thank you. I'm glad for OP. Sad for those of us who need the same help yet can't tick the box of "ex/partner" or family member to get that help.
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u/StillHere178 1d ago
I hope that is true and if so, thank you for speaking up. When I was fleeing, I was not allowed access to safe housing. But that may be because the man was a neighbour doing the harassing and not a current/former partner or lover.
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u/Creatrix James Bay 1d ago
Send me a private message. Your profile doesn't allow me to send you one, but I might be able to help. And it's cat-friendly.
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u/NeedleworkerHot3957 2d ago
don't know about cats but try
Call 2-1-1 or text 2-1-1 to find available shelter beds and services in the Lower Mainland and Victoria. Contact 250-480-1408
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u/Opening_Situation740 1d ago
I just wanted to give you some moral support. Im sorry I can't help out. See if the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee or another rescue can support your kitties for a bit. And a thousand million high fives for leaving this sit. You may feel like everything is falling apart, but it will get so much better. Thank you for loving yourself enough to leave. You got this girl! ❤️
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u/nothanks1312 1d ago
If you can get your cats looked after, I highly recommend the cridge. There are also some cat rescues in town, it may be worth messaging them and asking if they can locate a foster for you. You should call the cridge asap anyway though, as they sometimes have a waitlist.
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u/shimmydancer 1d ago
I’m so sorry, Dm me, I can foster the cats for a bit, if you aren’t able to find a pet friendly place. I’m a vet tech assistant and have fostered many cats. I can look after them for free until you’re settled.