Need to talk?

E-mail a counsellor at the Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre: crisisline@vwsac.com

24 hour Phone Lines: You can call anonymously to find out about services or just to talk.

• Women's Sexual Assault Centre: (250) 383-3232 or www.vwsac.com
• Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
• Outside of Victoria, BC: The front page of any phone book has a list of crisis lines to call.

Online forum, live chatting, and e-counselling: Victoria-based Youth Space www.youthspace.ca

Counsellors:
Counsellors are trained to help people deal with their problems. Find a counsellor you trust and feel safe with. You can find counsellors at sexual assault centres, schools, community centers, youth services and other places. Phone a crisis line to find counsellors in your area.

Trusted Adult:
Parents, teachers, or another adult you trust can help you find the help you need and support you in the process. Make a list of adults in your life that you think could help you. Talk to those that you think can help you.

Trusted Friend:
A trusted friend is a good listener, non-judgmental and will keep your story private. A friend will help you to get help. A good friend will help you not feel alone.

If you reach out and someone wasn’t there for you, KEEP TRYING!
You have a right to be believed.
You have a right to get help.