Ella’s Place 2nd stage Program for women & children
application form
Ella’s Place serves women by providing safe, confidential services, supports, advocacy, counselling, and short-term accommodations for women and their children who are at risk of gender-based violence or have experienced violence.
‘Ksan Society operates 22 self-contained Second Stage units, located at 4842 Lazelle Ave, in Terrace. The Second Stage program is available for women who have made the decision to leave an abusive situation. Women and children who are vulnerable can live safe and stable lives with access to counselling, outreach services, and many unique programs. Visitors are limited in our Second Stage program.
Second Stage programming is available to women with or without children who are impacted by relationship violence.
Staff can provide: emotional support, advocacy, safety planning, assistance to apply for long-term housing, court accompaniment, resources, and referrals.
All program participants must commit to weekly in person meetings with a designated Ella’ Place staff member.
Program accommodation payments are based on income.
The length of stay for the program is 18 months.
Each suite is fully furnished but no cribs are provided.
Free laundry facilities are available.
Each program participant is responsible for the upkeep of their own suite and for the purchase of their own food.
Smoking is limited to designated outside areas only. It is not permitted inside suites or common areas. Vaping is permitted inside individual suites only and not in common areas.
Internet can be installed in the suites through Telus or Citywest providers.
Pets may be permitted if they meet the ‘Ksan Pet Assessment criteria.
An interview does not guarantee space at the Second Stage Program.
**This application may be difficult to complete. If you would like support and assistance to fill it out, please visit or call the Counselling & Support Centre at 4838 Lazelle Avenue; (250) 635.2373 ext. 221, or call/text at (250) 641.1073 and the Program Assistant will connect you with a support person. If needed, we can also help you create a safety plan.
The following information is confidential, however; if you submit the application over email or through our online portal, we cannot guarantee that the information transmitted will not be compromised and used for reasons other than what we intend. If you have concerns regarding confidentiality, we recommend calling or submitting your application in person.
The information in this application will be used to determine your eligibility for housing in this program. Identification is required for both women and children (i.e. birth certificate, medical card, driver’s license)
By clicking “Submit”, you affirm that the information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and you wish to be considered for Second Stage Program with ‘Ksan Society.
You may submit your paper application in the following ways:
· Drop off to ‘Ksan’s Counselling & Support Centre at 4838 Lazelle Ave between 8:30-12 and 1-4:30
· Drop off to ‘Ksan Administration Office at 4444 Lakelse Ave between 8:30-12 and 1-4:30
· Fax to ‘Ksan’s Counselling & Support Centre (250)635-2315