Bridges for Women Society

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Bridges inspires women-identifying community members affected by trauma, violence or abuse to reclaim their lives and build financial security through our healing, education and employment programs.

Becoming trauma-informed isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about changing how we show up. 💜To support survivors o...
12/08/2025

Becoming trauma-informed isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about changing how we show up. 💜

To support survivors of gender-based violence, organizations can begin by building safety into every interaction, centering choice and consent, and responding with compassion instead of punishment.

Trauma-informed spaces protect dignity, support healing, and create stronger communities for everyone.


Today, we remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989. We honour their lives and stand against the mis...
12/06/2025

Today, we remember the 14 women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989. We honour their lives and stand against the misogyny that fuels gender-based violence.

• Geneviève Bergeron (aged 21), civil engineering student
• Hélène Colgan (aged 23), mechanical engineering student
• Nathalie Croteau (aged 23), mechanical engineering student
• Barbara Daigneault (aged 22), mechanical engineering student
• Anne-Marie Edward (aged 21), chemical engineering student
• Maud Haviernick (aged 29), materials engineering student
• Maryse Laganière (aged 25), budget clerk in the École Polytechnique's finance department
• Maryse Leclair (aged 23), materials engineering student
• Anne-Marie Lemay (aged 22), mechanical engineering student
• Sonia Pelletier (aged 28), mechanical engineering student
• Michèle Richard (aged 21), materials engineering student
• Annie St-Arneault (aged 23), mechanical engineering student
• Annie Turcotte (aged 20), materials engineering student
• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz (aged 31), nursing student

May their memory inspire action and accountability. 💔🕯


Digital abuse is a growing form of gender-based violence and may include constant monitoring, online harassment, threats...
12/04/2025

Digital abuse is a growing form of gender-based violence and may include constant monitoring, online harassment, threats, or control through phones and social media.

It is real, and it is harmful.

Everyone deserves to feel safe. Both online and offline.

Stay aware. Stay supported.


Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirited people face disproportionately higher rates of violence due to colonialism and s...
12/03/2025

Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirited people face disproportionately higher rates of violence due to colonialism and systemic inequality.

The homicide rate for Indigenous women and girls was over six times higher in 2022 than for their non-Indigenous counterparts.

1 in 6 Indigenous women have experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence.

43% Indigenous women have been sexually assaulted at least once since the age of 15

This statistic increases drastically when we consider intersectionality, as 86% of 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous women had experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

We commit to listening, learning, and advocating for change.


Words are powerful. When words are used to put down girls, women and gender diverse people it becomes easier to treat th...
12/02/2025

Words are powerful.

When words are used to put down girls, women and gender diverse people it becomes easier to treat them with disrespect and violence.

Change the way you speak to help change the way you think.


Did you know financial abuse appears in 95% of domestic violence situations.This could look like:• Controlling money• Sa...
12/01/2025

Did you know financial abuse appears in 95% of domestic violence situations.

This could look like:
• Controlling money
• Sabotaging employment
• Restricting access to bank accounts

Economic safety is essential to healing and independence.


Gender-Based Violence - Myths vs. FactsMyth: “It’s not abuse unless it’s physical.”Fact: Emotional, psychological, finan...
11/27/2025

Gender-Based Violence - Myths vs. Facts

Myth: “It’s not abuse unless it’s physical.”

Fact: Emotional, psychological, financial, and digital abuse can be equally harmful and often harder to see.

Let’s challenge myths and replace them with truth and compassion.


What is Gender-Based Violence?Gender-based violence (GBV) is any form of harm rooted in power imbalances and gender ineq...
11/26/2025

What is Gender-Based Violence?

Gender-based violence (GBV) is any form of harm rooted in power imbalances and gender inequality.

It includes physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and digital abuse.

Understanding GBV is the first step toward ending it.


As we begin the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the strength of survivors in our community and around the world.If you ar...
11/25/2025

As we begin the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the strength of survivors in our community and around the world.

If you are a survivor of gender-based violence, please know:
🧡 You are not alone
🧡 Your experience matters
🧡 You deserve safety and support

We stand with you today and every day.


Tomorrow, Nov 25th, marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. Gender-based violence affe...
11/24/2025

Tomorrow, Nov 25th, marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

Gender-based violence affects women, girls, and gender-diverse people in every community, including ours.

At Bridges, we stand with survivors, honour their resilience, and continue to work toward a world free from violence. 🧡

Our next Bridges Employment Program cohort begins January 14!If you’re looking to start your New Year rebuilding confide...
11/19/2025

Our next Bridges Employment Program cohort begins January 14!

If you’re looking to start your New Year rebuilding confidence, exploring your strengths, and taking the next steps toward returning to work or starting school, our supportive, trauma-informed pre-employment program can help you get there.

Participants receive:
🌿 Employment readiness and life-skills workshops
🌿 1:1 counselling and personalized support
🌿 A safe, empowering community of women (cis, trans, non-binary, 2 spirited)
🌿 Tools to move forward with confidence and hope

If you or someone you know is ready for a fresh start in the New Year, we’re here to help.

Contact us to learn more or apply: 250-385-7410

This week is Transgender Awareness Week. We are grateful for the strength, resilience, and contributions transgender and...
11/19/2025

This week is Transgender Awareness Week. We are grateful for the strength, resilience, and contributions transgender and gender-diverse people bring to our community every day.

At Bridges, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces where all women survivors can access support, healing, and empowerment. 💜🏳️‍⚧️

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201-3045 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8T4N2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+12503857410

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