emergency help
If you are in immediate danger try to get to a phone and call 9-1-1. If there is no 9-1-1 service in your area call the emergency police number listed in the front of the phonebook.
- Tell the person on the other end that you have been assaulted by a man/woman, (don't say your husband/partner). Leave the phone off the hook after you call if you are worried about the police phoning back.
- If you are not able to speak, you can still call 9-1-1 and leave the phone off the hook. A police car will automatically be sent to the address you are calling from.
If you need to leave your home quickly, or need information at any time of the day or night, call: VictimLINK (24hrs) 1-800-563-0808.
- VictimLINK can help connect you with a transition house that is open 24 hours a day or other services like a women's centre or an advocate for further help. VictimLINK provides services in over 100 languages.
There are many 24-hour crisis lines in the lower mainland that can provide you with emotional support during a crisis, advice and referrals:
- Chimo Crisis Line (Richmond, 9:00am-12:00am) 604 279 7070
- Crisis Centre (Greater Vancouver, 24 hrs) 604 872 3311
- Greater Coquitlam Crisis and Information Line 604 540 2221
- Prideline (Gay and Lesbian Helpline) 1 800 566 1170
- South Fraser Region Crisis Line (24 hrs) 604 951 8855
- Surrey Women's Centre Crisis Line 604 589 8373
- Upper Fraser Valley Crisis Line 1 877 820 7444
- Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter 604 872 8212
- Women Against Violence Against Women (24 hrs) 1-877-392-7583 or 604-255-6344