Victim Services Resources

Resources for Victims of Crime

VictimLINK – 24 Hour Telephone Crisis Assistance

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24 hour Toll-free, confidential, multilingual service across B.C. and the Yukon. Access VictimLINK by phone or email.

 

1-800-563-0808

[email protected]

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/vi…

BC Victim Safety Unit

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The Provincial Victim Safety Unit provides victims with information about the accused offender. Once you register, the unit gives ongoing information to victims while an accused or offender is in the community.

 

1-877-315-8822 or 604-660-0316

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justic…

BC211- Finding Services

 

Dial or Text 2-1-1 to find support services in British Columbia. 

 

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Free, confidential, with service available 24/7 in over 150 languages.

 

2-1-1

http://www.bc211.ca/

BC Crime Victims Assistance Program

 

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The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) assists victims, immediate family members & some witnesses coping with the effects of violent crime. The program      provides financial benefits to help offset financial losses and assist recovery.

 

1-800-660-3888 or 604-660-3888

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justic…

Other Resources

Crisis Centre

 

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Confidential, barrier-free, non-judgemental support & follow-up for youth, adults, and seniors in crisis through 24/7 phone lines and online services.

 

604-872-3311

https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/

HealthLink BC

 

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8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. 

 

8-1-1

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/about-8-1-1

Coping With Sudden Death Of A Loved One

 

The death of a family member or close friend may be one of the most painful events in a person’s life.

 

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If you are dealing with the sudden death of someone you were close to or you know someone who is help is available.

 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/bc-cri…

Kids Help Phone

 

Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.

 

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1-800-668-6868

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Ministry of Children and Family Development

604-904-4300

http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf