Amber House Transition House
The Amber House is a transition house for self-identified women with or without dependent children. We provide crisis support and emergency shelter for those who are experiencing violence or who are leaving an abusive relationship.
Formerly known as the Elizabeth Fry Shelter, we opened Amber House as a brand new build in a new location in 2022. This safe and secure 18-bed transition house is staffed 24/7, and serves over 550 women and children ever year.
All our services are confidential and free of charge.
We offer:
- Basic necessities while in the home.
- Full kitchen facility, groceries, and dinner meal.
- Family rooms.
- Pet areas.
- Laundry facilities.
- Secure outdoor area and playspace.
- Wi-Fi capabilities and computer access.
- Crisis counselling and emotional support.
- Programs and counseling for children.
- Referral, support, and advocacy.
- Wheelchair accessible ramp and facility.
Need to stay at the transition house?
In order to access our services, you must speak to a staff member over the phone and answer a few screening questions to be approved for a bed or room. If there is vacancy and your stay is approved, staff will provide the address and help you make a plan to leave your situation safely and travel to Amber House.
Stays at Amber House are intended to be short-term, up to 30 days.
Call the Amber House Transition House:
250-562-5868
For non-emergencies, contact: shelter@pgefry.bc.ca .
In cases reported to police, 80% of sexual assault survivors knew their abusers. About 10% were assaulted by a friend and 41% were assaulted by an acquaintance. 28% were assaulted by a family member, while the remaining 20% were assaulted by a stranger.