CVAP Counselling and Crime Victim Assistance Program

What is the Crime Victim Assistance Program ?

The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provides financial assistance for victims and witnesses of violence, including physical and sexual abuse.

CVAP Funding

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).

CVAP Application Information:

Victim’s Service workers offer assistance in applying for CVAP funding and 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 convicted before applying.

CVAP Funding can provide:

Medical and dental services:
Prescription drug expenses
Counselling
Protective measures
Replacement of damaged or destroyed eyeglasses, clothing and disability aids
Childcare and homemaker services
Disability aids and related disability expenses or services
Support for a child born because of a crime
Vocational services
Income support or lost earning capacity
Transportation and related expenses
Crime scene cleaning

Meet Our Registered CVAP Counsellors

At Turning Point Therapy, our experienced team of CVAP counsellors provides compassionate support for trauma, anxiety, and related challenges. Choose from online or in-person counselling options.

Amanda Herron

Alisa Chirpicinic

Delyse Ledgard

Tamsen Simon

CVAP funding pays for most of the fees, and the remainder of the fee will be charged to the client. Depending on which therapist you see, the user fee will range from $15 – $35.