If you have experienced sexual assault or other forms of sexual violence – it is NOT your fault.
SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have experienced, or been impacted by, any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. We recognize that you are the expert of your own experience and you get to decide what is right for you. We aim to be a safer space for all by respecting each person’s unique and multiple identities and experiences. All genders and sexualities are welcome.
You are welcome here.
Available supports
Coming to SVPRO is not the same as making a report to the police or campus investigations office. We can provide information and support for those considering, or currently navigating, reporting to the police or to UBC.
Supportive actions
Sexual assault can happen to anyone. Survivors are more likely to disclose sexual assault or other forms of sexual violence to someone they know and trust. Survivors have the right to make their own choices. Support the choices they make, whatever they decide. Download the SVPRO Support Services Flyer and share it with the person you are supporting.
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RECOGNIZE A DISCLOSURE
A person may share information with you about an incident of sexual violence, though they may not use this language. This is a disclosure. Learn to recognize how harm is described so you can respond appropriately.
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RESPOND WITH EMPATHY
Believe the person who has disclosed to you. Assure them what happened was not their fault. Ask how you can best support them. Keep the disclosure private unless they have asked you to reach out to someone on their behalf.
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REFER TO SVPRO
Offer to help connect the person to SVPRO for emotional support and to learn about resources and options. Having access to knowledgeable support can mitigate anxiety often experienced by people who have been harmed. You may also reach out as a person supporting someone else. Our consultations are completely confidential.
After hours support for a recent sexual assault
Local hospitals have Sexual Assault Services that provide immediate medical attention and collect forensic evidence, if you wish. SVPRO can provide accompaniment during our office hours or by request. SVPRO also works with WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre to provide accompaniment after hours.
View hospitals
Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day
Vancouver General Hospital
Sexual Assault Service
910 West 10th Avenue
Phone: 604-875-2881
Nurses are on-call 8:00am-10:00pm
UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre
Sexual Assault Service
2211 Westbrook Mall
Phone: 604-822-7121
Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day
Surrey Memorial Hospital
13750 96 Avenue
Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-953-4723
Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day
Abbotsford Regional Hospital
32900 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC
Phone: 604-851-4700 x646147
Sexual assault services are available to everyone, including visitors from outside Canada. You do not need to provide identification to receive services. Interpreters may be available through the hospital.
Find out more about medical options.
CALL US
Follow up with the SVPRO office as soon as possible for support.
Call us at 604-822-1588 for hospital accompaniment and to explore your options
Contact us
We are taking in-person requests by appointment. Same-day appointments are available, but drop-ins are not recommended for COVID-19 safety reasons.
If you call our support line during business hours, a member of our team will answer and help you explore your options. If we don’t pick up, that means we are helping someone else. Please leave a message and we will get back to you within the next business day.
Outside business hours, this line is answered by trained volunteers from the WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre who can connect you with after-hours services, including hospital accompaniment.
Business hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 604-822-1588
Email: svpro.vancouver@ubc.ca
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
6363 Agronomy Road, ROOM 4071
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1T2