Resource centre for women who experience gendered violence and misogyny.

Website: http://www.atira.bc.ca/

Provides information and referral services to all victims of crime, and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.

Toll-free, BC-wide telephone help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-563-0808 

Website: https://www.victimsinfo.ca/en/services/victimlink  

Provides free and confidential services to people of all genders over the age of 13 who have been sexually assaulted within the last seven days. Services include assessment and treatment of injuries and sexually transmitted infections; pregnancy prevention; forensic sample collection; medical reports for police; and referrals to health, legal and community-based support services. The service is survivor-centred and clients choose what option works best for them. Nurses and doctors are on call 24 hours a day and will arrive within 30 minutes.

Female patients may arrange for a Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) support worker to meet them at the hospital by calling 604 255 6344. 

Website: http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/specialized-services/sexual-assault-service

Free and confidential services, including counselling, crisis services and legal advocacy. Provides 24-hour crisis line and services to accompany folks to the hospital and assist with making a police report. The service is available for people of all genders, and supports sex workers.  

Crisis Line: 604-583-1295 

Website: https://www.surreywomenscentre.ca/  

Trans Care BC’s care coordination team helps connect people in B.C. to gender-affirming health and wellness supports. Based out of Vancouver, the small team includes health navigators, nurses, peers and admin support staff. The team works alongside service providers and community contacts from across the province to help people find care and support as close to home as possible. Provides support groups and counselling.

Connect through their website or call 1 866 999 1514.

Website: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/  

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in B.C. dedicated to using the law as a strategy to work toward an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

Phone: 604-684-8772 

Website: http://www.westcoastleaf.org/