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Emergency information
There is currently no emergency at the University of Victoria.
In the event of a campus emergency, check this website for updates.
To report an emergency, dial 911 first and then contact Campus Security: 250-721-7599.
Emergency assistance
| I need... | Call | For |
| Immediate assistance for a fire, police or medical incident | 9 1 1 | Emergency assistance from ambulance or fire/police departments |
| On-campus security concerns and first aid | 250-721-7599 | Campus Security Services (24-hour service) |
| A security escort to walk safely between campus buildings or to my vehicle | 250-721-7599 | SafeWalk (a 24-hour service of Campus Security) |
| To talk to someone immediately (e.g. due to an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide) | 1-888-494-3888 | Vancouver Island Crisis Line |
| Assistance or information about sexual assault or sexual abuse (women & trans* people) | 250-383-3232 | Victoria Sexual Assault Centre |
| Support to heal from the effects of trauma (men) | 250-381-6367 | Men's Trauma Centre |
| Help because someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance | 1-800-567-8911 604-682-5050 |
BC Poison Control Centre |
| Information about a major on-campus incident | 250-721-8620 1-888-721-8620 (toll free within North America) |
Recorded information updates from the UVic Emergency Information Line |