If you or someone you care about has experienced sexual assault or violence, know that you are not alone — and that support is available. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, a place to find counselling, or resources tailored to your specific situation, there are organizations throughout British Columbia and Canada that are ready to help.
We’ve compiled a list of crisis lines, counselling services, advocacy organizations, and region-specific support centres to help you access the care and information you need. These services include 24/7 crisis lines, resources for youth and Indigenous communities, and local organizations offering trauma-informed care.
Below, you’ll find a curated collection of helplines and support organizations dedicated to assisting survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. All services listed are free, confidential, and focused on helping you move forward safely and with support.
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British Columbia and Canada-wide
- 310 Mental Health Line – Dial 310-6789 (24/7 toll-free service across BC, no area code needed).
- Anxiety Disorders Association of BC – Resources and support for anxiety-related disorders. www.anxietybc.com
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors – www.bc-counsellors.org, Call: 1-800-909-6303.
- BC Government Help Line: Protect Your Images – Support for dealing with the removal of intimate images.
- BC Nurse Line (HealthLinkBC) – Dial 811 for 24/7 health advice.
- BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Provides support for male survivors.
- Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS) – Advocacy and support services for batteredwomen.
- Civil Resolution Tribunal – Intimate Images – Apply for an order to remove unauthorized intimate images.
- Comox Valley Transition Society – Temporary Emergency shelter and support for women including trans-women and non-binary individuals seeking safety from violence, abuse and threats.
- Cowichan Women Against Violence – Provides support services primarily for women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Cowichan Valley
- Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
- Island Health – Mental health and support services
- Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre – Provides support for sexual assault survivors in Kamloops
- The Mindshift CBT App – for help managing anxiety
- Prince George Sexual Assault Centre – Support services for sexual assault survivors in Prince George
- University of British Columbia Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) – Provides support and resources related to sexual violence at UBC
- WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre – Call 604-255-6344 (local) or 1-877-392-7583 (national toll-free)
- SALAL Sexual Violence Support Centre – 24 Hour Crisis and Information Line – Call 604-255-6344 (in the lower mainland) or 1-877-392-7583 (national toll-free)
- Victoria Sexual Assault Centre – Support services for sexual assault survivors in Victoria. 250-383-3232
- VictimLinkBC Call or text 1-800-563-0808 (24/7 multilingual crisis support). You can also email [email protected]. VictimLinkBC provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
- Even if you’re not sure if you have been a victim of crime, you can call or text VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 or email [email protected] for assistance. Your call will be completely confidential.
- VictimLinkBC staff can connect you to a network of community, social, health, justice and government resources, including victim services, transition houses and counselling resources. They also provide information on the justice system, relevant federal and provincial legislation and programs, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order registry and other resources as needed.
Help Lines
- Crises Intervention & Suicide Prevention Line – Call 604-872-3311 for immediate support.
- First Nations & Inuit Children, Youth, & Young Adults 24-hour Toll-Free Help Line – Call 1-855-242-3310.
- Helpline for Children – Call 310-1234 (No area code needed, 24/7 service).
- Indigenous Youth Crisis Text Support – Text FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, or METIS to 686868.
- Indigenous Adults Crisis Text Support – Text 741741.
Talk Suicide Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566.