Bow Valley Victim Services

Serving the Bow Valley since 1994

The Bow Valley Victim Services Association (BVVSA) promotes and advocates the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and trauma through information, referral, support, assistance, community liaison and education.

The aim of the BVVSA is to limit the impact of crime or tragedy. We are located at the Banff RCMP and we assist residents and visitors in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Harvie Heights, Exshaw and Lac des Arcs.

Our association is a not-for-profit, volunteer based, registered society, working in conjunction with local RCMP detachments and community agencies. 

How We Can Help

The Bow Valley Victim Services Association (BVVSA) provides assistance to people who have experienced trauma and loss due to a crime or a significant event. We also assist individuals such as friends, family and co-workers who have been impacted by a crime or traumatic event. These occurrences include domestic abuse, sexual assault, sudden deaths and serious accidents. Most importantly, when you need to talk, we are here to listen.

“It is difficult to express in words how much you helped me when I most needed it.“

As of April, 2023

16,652

Individuals assisted

1,790

Crisis calls
responded to

26,612

People who attended one of our educational presentations

8,307

Crimes and traumatic events that we’ve helped with

2,498

Individuals assisted with court

We Provide The Following Services

  • Support and Assistance
  • Information
  • Referral
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Public Education
  • Critical Incident Stress Management

Resources That Can Help

If you have been impacted by a crime or traumatic event, these resource below maybe of help.

Understanding your Rights and Help with Court

Please click on the links below to better understand the court process and your rights in the criminal justice process.