While we do our best to provide referrals that are in line with our values, we encourage you to look into each resource to ensure it will be a safe and comfortable option for you. Our Support Specialists are happy to explore options, share information, and help you get connected with these resources.
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre The feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis centre offers support to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization including cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. Salal offers a 24-Hour Crisis and Information Line that you can call at 604 255 6344. For the toll-free number, call 1 877 392 7583.
Hospital Accompaniment can also be accessed by calling the Crisis Line and selecting the option for “Hospital Accompaniment Staff.” Transportation to the hospital can also be arranged. - Battered Women’s Support Service (BWSS)
Battered Women’s Support Services provides education, advocacy, and support services to assist all women in its aim to work towards the elimination of violence.The BWSS offers a crisis and intake line you can call at 604 687 1867. For the toll-Free number, call 1 855 687 1868.
For Indigenous women, there is no waitlist for counselling. - British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The society provides therapeutic services for males who have faced sexual abuse or domestic violence. You can contact the society at 604 682 6482 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday. - VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service accessible across B.C and the Yukon. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be accessed by calling or texting 1 800 563 0808 or sending an email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
For community resources that are specific to people’s identities and affiliations, please visit Identity-Specific resources.