Our Mission

Helping Spirit Lodge Society is the leading Aboriginal women's organization in the Lower Mainland to alleviate family violence and enhance community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach.

To provide safe, protective shelter to Aboriginal women and children

To provide holistic educational programs of enhancement

To provide support and advocacy to Aboriginal people

About HELPING SPIRIT LODGE SOCIETY

Helping Spirit Lodge Society is the leading Aboriginal women's organization in the Lower Mainland to alleviate family violence and enhance community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach.

The philosophy of Helping Spirit Lodge Society is unique in that it addresses the issues of family violence from a holistic perspective.The cycle of violence need not be passed on to the next generation; it can be stopped here. To interrupt this cycle requires both the intervention and reconstruction phases.Our Organization is active in developing strategies which will confront the issues and determine which direction is to be taken.We can be an instrument of direction and change for the larger community by replacing violent and coercive behaviours with ones of mutual respect and understanding.HSLS is an organization that provides resources for women and their families.Resources include our transition house, second stage housing, third stage/ subsidized housing and an employment program.