If you are in immediate DANGER or fear for your safety, please CALL 911. If you are not in immediate danger, call VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808 for information about all services that are available throughout BC.
- Region 1: North Vancouver Island
- Region 2: South Vancouver island
- Region 3: Lower Mainland
- Region 4: Fraser Valley
- Region 5: Interior
- Region 6: Okanagan
- Region 7: East Kootenay
- Region 8: West Kootenay
- Region 9: North Coast
- Region 10: North Central
- Region 11: Northeast
Overview
Need Help information is for you or someone you know who may be experiencing violence or abuse. In this section, you will find information that:
- Explains the types, dynamics, and impacts of violence against women
- Explains many known risk factors
- Tells you who to call in an emergency
- Describes the kinds of services that are available to help you
- Tells you about safety planning
- Provides links to other resources and information
There is a lot of other information you will read as you take steps to increase your safety and to heal, such as what to expect if the police and courts get involved, what the psychological consequences are from experiencing abuse or how to apply for victim compensation. You will learn those things from the victim support service that you contact. It is their job to give you information about what you need to know as you start to get help and increase your safety.