Help is available
You don’t need to be sure of what happened to reach out. These services are free, confidential, and you decide what — if anything — happens next.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. These services are free and confidential.
If you are in immediate danger, or someone has been seriously hurt, call 911 right away. Stay on the line if you can.
24-hour crisis and information line in Vancouver for survivors of sexualized violence: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people. Includes hospital accompaniment, counselling, and Indigenous programs.
Confidential, multilingual, toll-free crime-victim help and referral line for all of BC and Yukon. Immediate crisis support for victims of family and sexual violence. 240+ languages.
For non-emergency reports. Available 24 hours.
Free and confidential 24/7 referral to community resources. Available by phone, text, or chat. 240+ languages.
Confidential 24/7 support for anyone under 20 across Canada. Trained counsellors and volunteer crisis responders. No data plan needed for texting.
Most major hospitals in and around Vancouver have specially-trained sexual-assault nurses (often called SANE, SAE, or SADV) who can provide medical care, and — if you choose — collect forensic evidence in case you decide later to talk to police. The crisis lines listed above can tell you which hospital nearest to you offers this program, and many will accompany you.
You decide what happens. You can have a medical check-up only, or you can also have evidence collected. You can stop or change your mind at any time. Going to the hospital does not commit you to anything.
Some substances used to spike drinks leave the body within hours — so if testing is something you might want, going sooner gives you more options.
Resource contact information verified 2026-05-24. If anything here is out of date, please email support@drinkwatch.org.