If you have been affected by a violent crime in British Columbia, you may be eligible for counselling funded through the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
Whether you are ready to begin counselling now or simply want to understand your options, we can help you take the next step.
CVAP may provide counselling benefits for:
After violence, threat, loss, or trauma, it can be difficult to know what support is available or where to begin. Counselling can provide a steady place to process what happened, reduce symptoms, and begin rebuilding a sense of stability.
The Crime Victim Assistance Program provides benefits to help victims, immediate family members, and certain witnesses cope with the effects of violent crime in British Columbia. Counselling is one of the benefits that may be available through the program.
Start by completing the appropriate Crime Victim Assistance Program application form through the Province of British Columbia.
CVAP will review your application and confirm which benefits you are eligible for. If counselling is approved, you can use that benefit with an eligible counselling provider.
Once you are ready to begin, or if you want help understanding whether Nightingale is the right fit, you can book a free Discovery Session. We will talk through your needs, answer questions about getting started, and match you with a counsellor.
People respond to crime and violence in many different ways. You may feel anxious, numb, angry, unsafe, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to return to daily life.
You do not need to have the right words before starting counselling. You only need a safe place to begin.
You do not need to explain everything at once. The Discovery Session is simply a place to start.
In this short, focused conversation, we help you understand whether counselling is a good fit, what kind of support may be useful, and which counsellor may be right for you.
We help you understand what counselling could focus on and what the first steps may look like.
You are not left to choose alone. We recommend a counsellor based on your needs and preferences.
You are not expected to commit to ongoing counselling during the Discovery Session.
You can ask about counselling, CVAP, scheduling, online options, and what to expect.
Start with clarity, care, and a next step that feels manageable.
