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North Shore Crisis Services Society (NSCSS) is a registered charity that is dedicated to promoting a secure and abuse-free environment for women and children through their various programs.

SAGE Transition House is an 18-bed transition house that provides safety and support to women and their children fleeing abusive situations. Shelter, food, clothing, personal items, referrals, advocacy, individual support and support groups are offered for up to 30 days free of charge.

There's a 24-hour women's support line that can help with a variety of issues related to abuse, violence and other women's concerns, as well as provide access to SAGE Transition House.

There is also the Adolescent & Children's Empowerment Program, Outreach service programs, Multicultural outreach service program, Bowen Island Home Safe Program, and HOPE's Pace Second Stage Program, which provides accommodation and ongoing support for up to 18 months for women and their children who are referred through SAGE Transition House and who have been living at SAGE or another transition house for 30 days.

Services available for the family, including men, are the Good Stuff Connection Clothing Program and the Good Stuff Connection Thrift Shop. Women's 24hr support line: 604-987-3374.