Emergency help
| I need... | Call | For |
| Immediate assistance for police, ambulance or fire | 9 1 1 | Emergency assistance |
| On-campus security concerns including emergency reporting of sexualized violence | 250-721-7599 | Campus Security Services |
| A security escort to walk me safely to my next location on campus | 250-721-7599 | SafeWalk (a Campus Security service) |
| To talk to someone immediately (e.g. due to an emotional crisis including 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 |
| Support for transgender people experiencing a crisis | 877-330-6366 | Trans Lifeline |
| Phone or online assistance for UVic employees | 250-721-8085 | Employee assistance program |
You may…
- have experienced sexualized violence, discrimination and harassment or bullying
- have witnessed or been told about an incident and have questions or concerns
- believe you might have participated in sexualized violence, discrimination and harassment or bullying and want to know what you should do
- be responsible for employees or students and need to know how to help
- be working to build a more inclusive campus in your office or team
Contact EQHR to...
Ask for advice
To make an appointment about any matter related to sexualized violence, discrimination and harassment or bullying, please contact Kirsten Downs - Manager, Informal Case Resolution at 250-721-8786 or caseresolution@uvic.ca.
For other advice, feel free to review staff areas of responsibility and contact one of us directly.
Make a complaint or report
Call us to talk through your options, for support, and for help to prepare and submit a complaint. We're available to answer questions and provide support at all stages in the process. Please contact Kirsten Downs - Manager, Informal Case Resolution at 250-721-8786 or caseresolution@uvic.ca.
Types of complaints include:
- report of sexualized violence regarding something you experienced
- anonymous statement about sexualized violence
- third-party complaint about sexualized violence
- informal complaint about bullying or human rights-based discrimination and harassment
- formal complaint about bullying or human rights-based discrimination and harassment
Discuss ways to build an inclusive campus
Read about UVic’s:
- sexualized violence prevention and response policy
- discrimination and harassment policy and procedures
- employment equity for building an inclusive work environment
- learning opportunities and resources
Please arrange an appointment to discuss these with us in person or by phone.
For everyone
Students
- Counselling Services
- First Peoples House
- Graduate Students’ Society
- Health Services
- International Centre for Students
- International Commons
- Indigenous Student Resources
- Indigenous Counselling Office
- Office of Student Life
- Residence Services Office (Housing)
- Student Mental Health Strategy
- University 101 Learning Community
- UVic Family Centre
- UVic Student Society
UVSS advocacy groups and other services:
- Anti-Violence Project
- Native Students Union
- Ombudsperson
- UVic Pride
- Society for Students with a Disability
- Students of Colour Collective
- Gender Empowerment Centre (gem)
See all UVSS advocacy groups.
Faculty-specific services:
Employees
Crisis lines
- Free and confidential 24-hour distress lines that provide non-judgmental support and resources
- Province-wide British Columbia Crisis Line
Toll free from anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
TTY: 1-866-872-0113