In This Together
If you have immediate safety concerns for yourself or others, call:
Campus Security (if you're on campus): 1-855-239-7654
Emergency services (if off campus): 911
UFV is committed to providing support and options to members of our community who have experienced sexualized violence. We encourage you to access the many support programs available both on and off campus. You are not alone. We are here to help.
Below is a list of some of the options available to you:
- Talk to a UFV Counsellor
- Report an incident of sexualized violence to UFV.
- Talk to a fellow student who cares.
- Access community resources[MO1] :
VictimLinkBC 1-800-563-0808
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available 24/7. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexualized violence.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, we want to help. Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time — lines are open 24/7/365.
Abbotsford Police Department Victims’ Services 604-864-4757
The purpose of Victim Services is to lessen the trauma associated with being the victim of crime or trauma, and to try to prevent re-victimization. Empowerment of the individual through emotional support, information, practical assistance and appropriate referrals is the cornerstone of the program's effectiveness. As much as possible clients are encouraged to exercise choice as they proceed through the Criminal Justice System and to determine the source and degree of assistance they wish to receive.
Chilliwack RCMP Victim Services 604-393-3020
Victim Services provides assistance to individuals, households, and businesses who have been victimized by crime and/or trauma such as sexualized violence.