Dixon House

Dixon Transition House is a ten-bed safe house for women and their children who are fleeing abusive relationships. Women and their children may stay at the transition house in Burnaby for up to 30 days while they recover from their initial trauma and find alternative accommodation.

Women receive unconditional support and advocacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in a secure home environment. Programs are also available for children to help both mother and her children adjust to their new surroundings and begin the process of healing.

Clients are referred to us from various sources throughout the Greater Vancouver area.

Dixon House gives women and their children: safety; emotional support; parenting support; resource information; networking; advocacy; 24-hour crisis line; and crisis counselling.

Our staff also provide advocacy to assist women with: obtaining financial assistance; access to Multicultural Support Services; obtaining legal assistance; and finding new accommodations.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 604-298-3454