Outreach Programs

Outreach is available to women of all ethnic backgrounds who need information, advocacy, support, or accompaniment to access community and/or government agencies.

The Housing Outreach Program supports Abbotsford-Mission families exiting and transitioning from experiences of intimate partner and domestic violence and other related barriers and challenges. Women can call to learn more about housing services available to them. The program also advocates with community agencies, police, Ministry, and legal services.

Clients of SARA have free access to a legal information booth in which they can receive up to 30 minutes of summary advice in Family Law. The Legal Booth offers free legal advice, and information about relevant agencies, and may be able to provide one–on–one assistance with completing legal documents.

The inter-agency service provided by a lawyer is reserved for women participating in SARA programs. Referrals are done through SARA program staff only. The lawyer will provide you with the support and information you need to help make informed decisions regarding your legal issues.

The Court Outreach program provides women with family justice court support and refers women to community partner agencies. The program includes education, information, support, housing options, community agencies, legal services, social services, and related government services (e.g. child tax credit, immigration issues, schools, medical, etc.).

This program supports individuals accessing Outdoor Inhalation Overdose Prevention Sites, including administering Naloxone to individuals using illicit substances.

The Harm Reduction program includes oversight of harm reduction supplies to other programs, orienting and supporting a peer-to-peer team to carry out their duties within the harm reduction framework. The program facilitates and works with the public in Community Harm Reduction training and needle recovery in the community.

This program is part of the HIV clinical case management for clients. Our program assists in the prevention of the progression of HIV and promotes optimal health.

Bi-Weekly Lunches

Each lunch provides an opportunity for clients to get answers to their health-related questions, from a nurse and counselor and to socialize over a nutritious lunch. 

For more information call 604-820-8455 (ext: 603).

Pregnancy Outreach Programs (POPs) support healthy living for women. We support women throughout their pregnancies until six months after delivery, by promoting positive health practices and adequate weight gain for both the mother and child.

The “Baby’s Best Chance” Pregnancy Outreach Program is dedicated to providing women who are experiencing high-risk pregnancies, teens, women with drug or alcohol concerns, and women with low income with the following services:

• pre-natal classes

• bi-weekly lunches

• pre-natal vitamins

• group and one-on-one support

• outreach services

• referrals to other community resources

• dietary and health information.

Tel: 604.820.8455
Fax: 604.820.8495 
Email: POPOutreach@saraforwomen.ca