It is a safe residence for you (and your children) to go if you have been abused. The addresses of transition houses are kept confidential so that women (and children) cannot be found. Transition houses are usually regular houses that are available in most communities and cities across BC. You can usually stay in a transition house for up to 30 days and sometimes longer under certain circumstances. It does not cost anything for you (or for your children) to stay there. If you require support and information concerning your situation, you can call a transition house just to talk. You DO NOT need to stay in a transition house to get support and information. Most transition houses have staff available 24 hours, 7 days per week to answer your call.