Safe House – Dzee Ba’yugh (Heart House)

Providing a safe, confidential place for women and their children to rest, stabilize and begin next steps after family violence.

At a Glance

Providing a safe, confidential place for women and their children to rest, stabilize and begin next steps after family violence.

Who's It for

Women and their children who are fleeing family violence
Priority is given to women with children from the 11 CSFS Member Nations
Support is available to all women and children, based on bed availability

Where It's Offered

Dzee Ba’yugh Safe House
Location shared directly with those accessing the service

What We Help With

Emergency shelter for women and children
Safe, private living space
Connection to health, counselling, education and community supports
Culturally grounded programming and activities
Advocacy and referrals when the shelter is full

How To Access

Call the safe house directly

If beds are full, advocacy and support are still available

About the Program

Dzee Ba’yugh, meaning Heart House, offers short-term emergency shelter for women and their children fleeing family violence. Stays are up to 30 days, with the option to reassess and extend month-to-month when needed, to a maximum of 12 months.

While staying at Dzee Ba’yugh, women and children are supported through culturally appropriate programming and coordinated, wrap-around services. Supports are guided by individual needs and identified in collaboration with youth workers and social workers.

Dzee Ba’yugh exists to provide safety, dignity and stability during a difficult moment. We believe women and children deserve care that is respectful, culturally grounded and centred on their choices. Our role is to offer a safe environment, practical support and connection to longer-term services so families are not facing this alone.

Who This Serves

Women and their children fleeing family violence
Families from CSFS Member Nations are prioritized
Women and children from outside CSFS Member Nations may be supported based on availability
If shelter space is not available, staff provide advocacy and support to help access other safe options.

How We Can Support You

Safe, confidential emergency shelter for individuals and families

Up to six rooms with space for 22 people

Opportunities to participate in cultural activities, ceremonies and gatherings

Adult beds, bunk beds and cribs available

Assistance connecting to health, counselling, education and recreation services

Support to maintain or rebuild connections with home Nation, family and community

How to Access Support

You can contact the safe house directly if you need immediate support.
If space is available, staff will help you plan your stay and next steps.
If space is not available, staff will provide advocacy and help connect you with other services.

Contacts and Locations

778-924-0004

dzeebayugh@csfs.org

*If your call is not answered, please leave a message and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

If you need immediate help right now:

If you are in danger or need urgent support and cannot reach the safe house, you can call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808 (24/7, confidential) or dial 911 in an emergency.