77 FAMILY VIOLENCE AWARENESS Where to find help continued OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADULT AND CHILD PROTECTION If anyone suspects a child or a vulnerable adult is at risk of neglect or abuse, report your concern. Child Protection 18773413101 (8:30 am 5:00 pm MondayFriday) and 18003416868 (after hours and weekends). Adult Protection Charlottetown (902) 3684790, Montague (902) 8380786, O'Leary (902) 8598730, Souris (902) 6877096, Summerside (902) 8888440 Family Violence Prevention Services (FVPS) www.fvps.ca (chat available) Crisis Hotline: 18002409894 Local (902) 8920960. FVPS offers safety planning and emergency shelter for victims of family violence. They also offer programs, public education, and outreach services. KIDS HELP PHONE 18006686868 (tollfree) available 24 hours, seven days a week. PEI RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE 9023688055 or 18883688055 tollfree to request counselling services The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is still accepting new clients of all genders. Staff are working remotely, and services are being delivered through videoconferencing and by phone. RISE Program 9022186143 (call/text) www.risepei.com RISE offers free legal support for victims of sexual or intimate partner violence, and workplace sexual harassment. RISE is a program of Community Legal Information. If you have experienced intimate partner violence, you can get up to four hours of free legal advice with RISE. RISE can also help connect you with other helpful resources. Victim Services Charlottetown: (902) 3684582 • Summerside: (902) 8888218 Victim Services assists victims of crime throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Assistant is available to victims of crime anywhere on Prince Edward Island. If you live offisland and are victimized by a crime that occured on PEI, you are also eligible for services. Victim Services provides: • General information about the criminal justice system. • Information about your case. • Safety planning. • Court preparation and court accompaniment. • Help writing your victim impact statement. • Referrals to other community organizations and agencies. • Emotional support and shortterm counselling throughout the process. Victim Services does not provide legal advice.
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