This year we are celebrating National Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week by standing with Jesse and Gagan as they fight for justice, freedom, and equality. They want other survivors to know they are not alone. We stand with you, and we are here to help!
If you or someone you know is being abused, help is available. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Surrey Women’s Centre - Surrey Mobile Assault Response Team (SMART) Team
www.surreywomencentre.ca
604-583-1295
A free confidential 24-hour crisis response for survivors of gender-based violence who need emergency medical treatment after a physical or sexual assault including women, girls, trans and non-binary. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays.
VictimLINK BC
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc
1-800-563-0808
Call or Text
A free confidential multilingual provincial crisis line for victims of all crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays.
Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
A free confidential national crisis line for kids, teens, and young adults who need support. You can also text CONNECT from anywhere in Canada for free. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays.
Seniors First BC
www.seniorsfirstbc.ca
1-866-437-1940
A free confidential provincial crisis line for seniors (50+ years) who are being threatened, harassed, or abused. Available Monday – Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday @ 10am-5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays. Language interpretation is available Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm.
For more information about services available in BC including crisis lines, shelters, and transition homes, please call 211 or visit bc.211.ca