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SERVICES > Crime Victim Assistance Program
CVAP Counselling
If you or an immediate family member have been a victim or witness to violence, including physical and sexual abuse, you may be eligible for financial assistance to cover partial or full cost of counselling through Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). It provides financial benefits to help offset financial losses and assist in recovery.
CVAP Application Information:
Victim’s Service workers are available to offer assistance in applying for CVAP funding and to answer any questions you may have. Even if you’re not sure if you have been a victim of crime, you can call VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 for assistance.
Application forms are also available from victim service programs or through the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
In most cases, the application must be received within one year from the date the crime took place. You do not have to wait for charges to be laid or for the offender to be conviction before
Benefits for Victims of Crime include:
Medical and dental services
Counselling
Protective measures
Replacement of damaged or destroyed eyeglasses, clothing and disability aids
Prescription drug expenses
Childcare and homemaker services
Income support or lost earning capacity
Transportation and related expenses
Crime scene cleaning
Disability aids and related disability expenses or services
Support for a child born because of a crime
Vocational services
Some of our counsellors are registered therapists with the Crime Victim’s Assistance Program. Please contact us to set up a free consultation with one of our registered clinical counsellors.
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CVAP SessionS
50 min in-person or online – $20 plus GST
*Please note that CVAP claims only cover a portion of the counselling session fee; the remainder of our fee will be charged to the client after each session.
CVAP FAQ’s
Learn more about how counselling sessions from the Crime Victim Assistance Program work, who qualifies for them, how to apply, and answers to other frequently asked questions.
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CVAP counselling is a government-funded therapy service for victims of crime, designed to help them recover emotionally and mentally after experiencing or witnessing violence.
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Victims of certain violent crimes in British Columbia, as well as their family members, may qualify for CVAP.
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You can apply for CVAP funding by completing an application form available on the BC government website. A CVAP-approved therapist can also guide you through the process.
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The number of sessions depends on the individual’s situation. CVAP typically offers an initial allotment of therapy hours, which can be extended based on need.
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Yes, you can choose a therapist who is registered with CVAP. Many counsellors in Vancouver and Coquitlam are approved to provide these services.
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