There are many reasons you might need support after an experience of sexualized violence. See below the many BCIT campus and community resources available to students and employees.
If you have English as an alternate language BCIT can assist you in arranging an interpreter to assist you in any meetings you may attend if you so wish.
The following groups comprise the Sexual Violence Response Team, who work together to addres and respond to disclosures and reports of sexualized violence.
Safety Security and Emergency Management (“SSEM”):
Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion Office:
The RDI department helps BCIT foster a respectful and inclusive working and learning environment through education. The RDI team also provides assistance and support to individuals with concerns of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships:
Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships offers Indigenous resources for BCIT faculty, staff, students, and external participants.
Provides medical services to all BCIT students by appointment only.
Counselling and Student Development
Free and confidential counselling for BCIT students.
Provides trauma-informed support and unbiased information/guidance about students’ rights and responsibilities.
The Student Life Office plays an integral role in connecting students to resources and services that enhance their well-being and enable them to thrive throughout their time at BCIT. This can include assisting with arranging academic accommodations that may be required.
A confidential service that provides BCIT faculty, staff and students an opportunity to identify students who may be struggling personally or academically, and offer them appropriate support and services at an early stage.
Employee Family Assistance Program
Free, confidential, counselling services for eligible BCIT employees. Counsellors are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
BCGEU Support Staff
BCGEU Faculty
Provides confidential, multilingual telephone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
A 24/7 crisis & information line, ongoing support (counselling, legal & reporting support) for survivors and an Indigenous support program.
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Confidential health information and advice 24/7 by nurses. They can answer questions about health topics and procedures, identify symptoms, and help you decide when to see a health professional. Pharmacists, dietitians, physical activity specialists, physicians and other health care providers are also available.
Mental health support for all students currently registered in a BC post-secondary institution. Free, confidential counseling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via the app, phone and web.
Culturally safe support for Indigenous people anywhere in BC. Available 24/7.
24/7 crisis line for people who have experienced sexual violence; assistance with accessing medical, legal, and social services
Crime Victim Assistance Program
Provides financial benefits to assist anyone who has experienced sexual assaults, their immediate family members, and witnesses in dealing with the effects of violent crime.
SMART (Surrey Mobile Assault Response Team)
A 24/7 crisis response team that provides medical, legal and social services over the telephone and in-person to anyone who has experienced a physical or sexual assault.
British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Provides therapeutic services for men who have been sexually abused at some time in their lives.
Provides counseling, resources, programs and peer support to the LGBTQ2S+ communities. Qmunity also operates Prideline, a peer support, information and referral helpline.
Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
Provincial not-for-profit organization supporting over 240 community-based anti-violence programs. An online directory can help you find support services throughout BC.
Provides health information and support to individuals under 21.