Finding Steady Ground, Together
At Cythera, we follow your lead - offering anti-violence programs and services that empower you at every stage of your healing journey. We honour every story and provide individuals and families with the care, tools, and resources needed to process the past, navigate the present, and shape the future on their own terms.
How Can We Support You?
-
Cythera Transition House
Safe Temporary Housing
Take a moment to pause and find sanctuary in a secure, welcoming space. Here, you’ll have access to daily necessities, compassionate support, and helpful resources to help you regroup, feel grounded, and plan your next step.
-
Bernice Gehring Second Stage Housing
Affordable housing for stays of up to 18 months
When you’re ready to take the next step, this supportive home offers a safe and steady place to rebuild. Here, you and your children can rest, heal, and grow while developing the skills and confidence for what comes next.
-
Bernice Gehring Long-Term Housing
Affordable, independent housing
When you’re ready to put down roots, this long-term housing community offers comfort, privacy, and peace of mind. Your self-contained suite provides the independence of your own home, surrounded by a caring environment designed for lasting stability.
-
Stopping the Violence Program
Counselling & Resources
Confidential, supportive counselling and resources for self-identifying women and non-binary individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. Rooted in a strengths-based, client-led approach, this program honours your voice and empowers you with the tools and education to move forward at your own pace.
-
PEACE Program
Psycho-education and counselling for parents/caregivers, children and youth
The PEACE Program offers age-appropriate counselling and resources to help children and youth (ages 3–18) understand their experiences, build resilience, and feel safe. We also support non-offending caregivers so families can begin to heal, together.
-
Group Programs & Workshops
Community & Education
Free drop-in groups and workshops that create space to connect, share experiences, and gain tools, resources, and support - helping individuals and families feel understood and empowered in a welcoming, judgement-free environment.
-
VIP Program
School-Based Violence Prevention Presentations
Free, confidential school-based presentations for students in grades K–12. Designed to raise awareness about the impacts of domestic and gender-based violence, the VIP Program also connects students, educators, and families to supportive resources available in the community.
-
Elyra Counselling
Second Stage, Fee-for-Service Clinical Counselling
Accessible, general clinical counselling in Maple Ridge that meets you where you’re at - supporting life’s challenges, relationships, and transitions with compassionate care rooted in Cythera’s trusted, longstanding community presence.
At Cythera, We Show Up As
A Listening Ear
Helping you feel heard and respected. Our warm, caring staff will meet you exactly where you’re at, walking alongside you at your own pace as you move through past and current experiences.
An Inclusive Community
Connecting you with compassionate professionals and others who understand what you’ve been through. Our workshops, peer support programs, and specialty offerings create space to get curious, share, and find strength, together.
A Soft Space to Land
Welcoming you into a secure, supportive environment. Our transition home is a safe space for adults and children to rest, regroup, and rebuild - while we provide the care and resources to help you plan your next chapter.
A Bridge to a Brighter Tomorrow
Empowering you with education and resources to shape your path forward with resilience and courage. Our long-term housing helps you plant roots in a steady sanctuary, while our clinical counselling services help to process past experiences and navigate change.