I’ve Been Sexually Assaulted

You Are Not Alone

If you’ve experienced sexual assault—recently or in the past—we want you to know it was not your fault, and there is support available. At any point, you can call a Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s Support Worker to speak about your options.

We Want To Help

Access Line: 250-383-3232
Email: [email protected]
VSAC’s Access Line provides information about our services, support and referral to our programs or other community resources.
If you would like to access counselling, victim services, or other services at VSAC please leave a detailed message or send a detailed email.

Sexual Assault Response Team

The Sexual Assault Response Team provides immediate support, 24-hours a day, to people of all genders, ages 13 and over, who have been sexually assaulted with in the last 7 days.

What we provide:

Crisis support and information
Access to medical care and forensic exams
Options for reporting to police
Connections to community supports and resources

In addition, specialized phone support and information is available from the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Worker for the first month after a sexual assault. SART can explore your options and connect you with services and resources to support you.

To connect with the Sexual Assault Response Team:

Call the Access Line: 250-383-3232 or
Go to a hospital emergency room department or to a Greater Victoria police station and request a SART Support Worker

Our Clinic

Healing

Healing can begin at any time

We offer individual and in-group counselling, support for survivors who are negotiating the legal/criminal justice system, and assistance with navigating your healing journey for women, trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit and gender diverse persons on the South Island age 16+.
You can access counselling and assistance with victim services at Victoria Sexual Assault Centre or through the Men’s Therapy Centre for cisgender men.

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Healing Is Possible

Sexualized violence can have a lasting impact—but healing is possible. You are not alone, and support is available whenever you're ready. You are in charge of your healing journey, and there is no right or wrong way to move forward.

Should I Report to the Police?

Reporting is your choice. Many survivors have mixed feelings. You can:

Speak to a VSAC support worker about your options
Delay reporting and take time to decide
Write down what you remember while it's still fresh

Call 250-383-3232 to talk through your options or receive support with the reporting process.

VSAC may be required to notify authorities about child protection or serious safety concerns, you will be advised in advance.

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Need Help Right Now?

📞 Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm: Call the VSAC Access Line: 250-383-3232