Bridges for Women Society

04/29/2026

Healing from trauma can sometimes feel like the ground is shifting beneath you. Grounding practices are simple tools that can help bring you back to the present moment - to your body, your breath, and the space around you.

Here is one to explore: Notice five things. Look around and name five things you can see, four you can hear, three you can touch, two you can smell, and one you can taste. This practice gently guides your attention back to the present, one sense at a time.

These are starting points, not prescriptions. What grounds one person may not ground another, and that's okay. Part of healing is discovering what works for you.

04/28/2026

❤️Bridges gave me permission to grieve for the little girl who was abused.

🧡Bridges gave me permission to forgive myself for not knowing better.

💛Bridges gave me permission to be honest about absolutely everything.

💚Bridges gave me hope for my future.

🩵Bridges gave me the love I never had as a child.

💙Bridges gave me confidence to stand up for myself.

💜Bridges gave me the support I have never had.

~ A Bridges Program Graduate

04/27/2026

Feeling fit and ready for a challenge? Want to help make our corner of the world a better place? Registration is now open for the Triathlon of Compassion, raising funds for Sexual Assault Centre .

It's more than a race. It's a community coming together to support an organization doing essential, life-changing work for survivors of sexual violence.

Whether you're a swimmer, a cyclist, a runner, or a cheerleader on the sidelines, there's a place for you on June 21st.

Can't race? You can help volunteer, fundraise, or simply spread the word.

We're proud to share this event with our community. Survivors deserve every voice amplifying their support.

Register or learn more at

Join us on June 21 for the 33rd edition of the Tri of Compassion at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. There is a popular sprint triathlon for participants 16 and over and a full range of Kids of Steel distances for participants age 6-15

04/23/2026

Surviving violence or trauma changes how we see our place in the world. Moving toward work or school requires more than a new set of skills; it requires a safe space to remember who you are.

Our programs are designed to support your pre-employment goals, offering a space built on trust where you don't have to choose between your healing and your future. We provide the tools and the community support to help you move forward on your own terms.

You deserve a career that reflects your resilience and a future that belongs to you.

04/22/2026

Healing isn't linear and that's okay.

Maybe you're finding your footing again after a difficult season. Maybe returning to school or work feels close but not quite there yet.

That's where we start.

Our programs are designed for women, non-binary, and two-spirit people who are ready to take real steps toward returning to work or school within the next year. We'll help you build the confidence, skills, and a plan to get there.

Healing and goals aren't opposites. At Bridges, they go hand in hand.

Curious if our programs are the right fit? Reach out. We'd love to talk.

04/21/2026

Women’s Safety is Public Safety.

This week is Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, and we are calling on government to act – now. Women’s safety needs to be made the top priority across all systems. Government needs to implement risk assessment throughout court processes and ensure accountability.

Violence against women and femicide are preventable public safety failures.

Stand with Bridges and our partner organizations and raise your voice. Women’s lives depend on it. Contact your MLA and demand accountability across all systems.

Follow the link to find your MLA’s contact info: https://www.leg.bc.ca/contact-us/mla-contact-information

Together we continue to advocate for women's safety:
Victoria Women's Transition House
BWSS Battered Women's Support Services
Cedar Woman House
Cowichan Women Against Violence Society
The Cridge Centre for the Family
Greater Victoria Women’s Shelter Society
Haven Society
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island
Sooke Transition House Society
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

04/16/2026

Earlier this month we were visited by two of the amazing women from Victoria Frocktails !

Their donation of funds raised from their event raffle will help provide counselling sessions for women survivors of violence and trauma.

Enormous thanks to everyone on the Victoria Frocktails team and their amazing community of fashionistas! 👗🥻💃🏻

04/15/2026

The Women's Transition House Glow Gala is almost SOLD OUT. 💜

Get your tickets to celebrate the courage and resilience of women and children impacted by intimate partner violence in our community. The third annual Glow Gala returns to the beautiful Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort on Saturday, May 2 (doors at 5:30pm).

Enjoy a full evening of food, drink, entertainment, and philanthropy, including:
🥂 Welcome reception and beverage
🍽️ Three-course plated dinner
🎁 Silent and live auctions
🎶 Live entertainment by the incredible Victoria vocalist Stephanie Greaves and her band
💬 Powerful stories from clients and front-line workers

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://trellis.org/glowgala2026

04/14/2026

We know that for the women in our community, a "recommendation" on a page does not equal safety in their lives. True change requires a government driven to make that change.

We are calling for a formal mechanism to ensure that safety isn't just a promise, but a reality.

We need:
• Clear Timelines
• Cross-Ministry Collaboration
• Public Accountability

Contact your MLA and send them a message demanding that the government implement the mechanisms to prevent violence against women.

Find your MLA's contact info: https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/mla-by-community

04/09/2026

Healing is rarely a straight line. Usually, it’s a series of puzzle pieces coming together. 🧩

04/08/2026

Women’s Safety IS Public Safety

Violence against women is preventable. Risk assessment and safety planning must guide every stage of criminal and family court processes. Women’s safety cannot be an afterthought. Contact your MLA and demand immediate implementation of proven safety measures.

04/02/2026

Whether you are spending this long weekend enjoying a walk in the spring blooms or simply enjoying some quiet time at home, remember that rest is a vital part of the healing journey. Taking time to "unplug" allows us to return to our goals with fresh energy and a brighter outlook. 🌿✨