omen Margaret Atwood once asked a group of men what they feared most from women. They responded they were afraid women would laugh at them. She then asked a group of women what they feared from men. The women said they were afraid that men would kill them. Violence Against Women Services au BC-Yukon Society of Transition Houses #315 119 W. Pender ST. Vancouver, BC V6B 1S5 669-6943 Members include transition houses, second stage safe homes, and agencies serving the needs of battered women and their children. Provides information exchange, training and skill enhancement, advocacy for legislative change and funding, and house management guidelines. Law Clinic for Women c/o Battered Women’s Services #203 1847 W. Broadway . Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y6 228-5791 Free service addressing the needs of women experiencing sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence. Other legal issues also dealt with. Staffed by women, run through UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program. Shaughnessy Emergency Sexual Assault Assessment Service University Hospital 4500 Oak St. Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1 875-2247 24hr. 24-hour care and treatment for victims of sexual assault. Specially trained doctors attend rape victims. Initial rape counselling also available. Women Educating in Self-defense Training (WEST) 2349 St. Catherines ST. Vancouver, BC VST 3X8 876-6390 Alice MacPherson Basic and continuing classes in self- defense. Newsletter published, talks, demonstrations, assertiveness training. Classes also offered on Vancouver Island. Fees vary. Committee on Sexual Misconduct by Physicians Surgeons 1807 W. 10th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6J 2A9 739-0374 1-800-661-9701 Toll-free anywhere in BC Confidential line for anonymous and unofficial complaints of sexual misconduct by physicians of their patients. Callers can also obtain support, advice, and instruction on the formal complaint process. Women Against Violence Against Women Rape Crisis Centre (WAVAW/ RCC) Box 24376, Stn. C Vancouver, BC VST 4M5 875-6011 Crisis ; 875-1328 Business Operates a 24-hour crisis line offering information, support, counselling and referral to victims of rape or other forms of sexual violence. Confidentiality respected. Assists with criminal compensation application, victim impact statements, and third party reports. Advocates an end to all male violence against women. Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter 872-8212 24 hour crisis line Feminist crisis line for female victims of male violence. Counselling, advocacy, legal information and court assistance, accompaniment to hospitals, support with police reports and Third Party Reports. Peer- support groups available. Emergency shelter for women and their children escaping violence. Non state-funded. Legal Services Community Legal Assistance Society #800 1281 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3Y2 685-3425 685-7611 Fax Provides a legal advice and assistance service. Takes on test cases and provides advice in all areas of law relating to the economically, socially, physically and mentally disadvantaged. Law Clinic For Women C/O Battered Women’s Services #203 1847 W. Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y6 228-5791 Free services addressing the needs of women experiencing sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence. Other legal issues also dealt with. Staffed by women, run through UBC Law Student’ Legal Advice Program. Bui Press ) S Pages March 5, 1996 “Due to the position of power the physician brings to the doctor/patient relationship, there are NO circumstances— NONE -—in which sexual activity between a physician and a patient is acceptable. It is ALWAYS the doctor's responsiblity.” —Dr. Eleanor Shumaker Health Services Al-ANON #310 626 W. Pender St. ‘Vancouver, BC V6B 3W5 Mailing Address: Box 2333, Vancouver, V6B 1V9 688-1716 A support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous 3457 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5R 5L5 A mutual help fellowship of alcoholics. Follows the 12-step program. AIDS Vancouver 1272 Richards St. Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2 687-5220 office 687-2437 —_ Help-line 687-4857 FAX A non-profit society providing education services, prevention information, and counselling regarding AIDS, and HIV testing. Offers training seminars and workshops, practical and emotional suppoort, access to self-help groups, and referrals to doctors, dentists, legall assistance and counsellors. Everywoman’s Health Centre 2005 E. 44th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5P IN1 322-6692 Provides abortion related services, including abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy. Services include non-coercive decision making counselling, pre and post abortion counselling, STD screening and treatment, birth control information, prescriptions and fitting of contraceptive devices. Eating Disorder Support Group c/o Langley Family Services 5339 207th St. Langley, BC V3A 2E6 534-7921 call for contact referral Drop-in, no-fee support group for women with eating disorders Planned Parenthood Association of . BC+ #305 2902 W. Broadway Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8 731-4252 Information and counselling on family planning. Local centres throughout the Lower Mainland offer educational programs and resources. Battered Women’s Support Serivces For information, referrals, advocacy and support call 687-1867. TTY: 687-6732. BWSS Provides free support services for all women who are or have been in an abusive intimate relationship as an adult. ‘The abuse may be emotional, physical, or sexual.