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 | |
| A security escort to walk me safely to my next location on campus | 250-721-7599 | SafeWalk (a service) |
| To talk to someone immediately (e.g. due to an emotional crisis including thoughts of suicide) | 1-888-494-3888 | |
| Assistance or information about sexual assault or sexual abuse (women & trans people) | 250-383-3232 | |
| Support to heal from the effects of trauma (men) | 250-381-6367 | |
| Support for transgender people experiencing a crisis | 877-330-6366 | |
| 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 Sam Lall, Case Management Officer at eqhr01@uvic.ca or 250-721-8486.
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 Sam Lall, Case Management Officer at eqhr01@uvic.ca or 250-721-8486.
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
UVSS advocacy groups and other services:
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Faculty-specific services:
Employees
Crisis lines
- Free and confidential that provide non-judgmental support and resources
- Province-wide
Toll free from anywhere in BC: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
TTY: 1-866-872-0113