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The Hub
Welcome. Our friends, Lyght and Nyng, are here to support and comfort you, and you'll see them make appearances throughout our content.
What's on The Hub?
Survivors: Canadian resources and safe spaces for survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Includes crisis lines and local shelters, and options for medical, mental health, police, and legal support.
International Resources: Find support for survivors of violence and abuse outside of Canada.
Safety Planning: Personal safety strategies.
Flip the narrative: Want to learn more about being an ally? Find educational articles that talk about consent, forms of sexual violence, healthy versus abusive relationships, intersecting social justice issues, and more.
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Montreal, QC: Sexual Assault Resources
CW: sexual violence, domestic abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis Kindly note: If you have experienced harm, it was not your fault, and we stand with you in whatever choice you make moving forward. MEDICAL CARE Life-threatening injuries: call 911, ask for an am
Calgary, AB: Sexual Violence Resources
CW: sexual violence, domestic abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis Kindly note: If you have experienced harm, it was not your fault, and we stand with you in whatever choice you make moving forward. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Metro Vancouver, BC: Sexual Assault Resources
CW: sexual violence, domestic abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis Kindly note: If you have experienced harm, it was not your fault, and we stand with you in whatever choice you make moving forward. MEDICAL CARE Life-threatening injuries: call 911, ask for an ambu
Tumbler Ridge, BC: Crisis Resources
CW: Discussion of mass and other forms of violence This resource was initially created in response to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy in February of 2026, where the community witnessed one of the deadliest school shootings in Canadian history. If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: those affected by violence in Tumbler Ridge, BC MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Survivors may feel vulnerable, angry, confused, depressed, or another way after experiencin
Intersectional thinking: violence and disability
Contributors: Vedanshi (BOLT Safety Society), Emeline, Rajwardhan (BMI Trust) CW: Discussion of violence against people with disabilities...
Toronto, ON: Sexual Violence Resources
CW: Discussion of violence, harassment, abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis Kindly note: If you have experienced harm, it was not your fault, and we stand with you in whatever choice you make moving forward. -------------------------------------------------------
Ottawa, ON: Sexual Violence Resources
CW: sexual violence, domestic abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis Kindly note: If you have experienced harm, it was not your fault, and we stand with you in whatever choice you make moving forward. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, BC: Sexual Violence Resources
Writer: Vedanshi CW: Discussion of violence, harassment, abuse Say someone is assaulted, or experiencing harassment or abuse. We’re going...
Vancouver Island, BC: Sexual Assault Resources
Writer: Vedanshi CW: Discussion of violence, harassment, abuse Know someone who can benefit from these resources? Show them this QR code...
Ontario, Canada: Sexual Assault Resources
Writer: Vedanshi CW: Discussion of violence, harassment, abuse Before you read ahead: this article has general resources for the province...
Stalking: Taking Legal Action
CW: Discussion of abuse and harassment Writer: Rachel As heightened surveillance is increasingly normalized through technology,...
Safe Buddies
Helping you get home safe. Program details updated September 2, 2021 Safe Buddies are volunteers who accompany anyone feeling unsafe to...
Overview: Safe Hubs
BOLT Safety is pleased to launch our new Safe Hubs project to create communities you feel safe in by introducing a network of safe...
Safe Spaces
Our Safe Hubs map lists safe spaces in your community, alongside other places you can escape to after a crisis or traumatic event,...
Crisis Support
CW: sexual violence, domestic abuse If someone’s life is in danger, call 911 (or the local equivalent emergency number) immediately. Who this resource is for: Victims / survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse Allies who either know someone who has experienced violence, or wish to learn how to help those in crisis This is a general resource for informative purposes. To find specific information relevant to where you are located, please visit The Hub and find both
What do I do?
Here, we discuss tips for what you can do when you find yourself in an unsafe domestic environment. What do I do if… ... my life is in...
UBC Resources: Student Health and Wellbeing
Head over to students.ubc.ca/health to learn more about resources available on campus for student health and well-being. Your well-being...
UBC Resources: SVPRO
For this first post in the "Flip the Narrative" category, we're looking at a campus resource that empowers survivors and works...
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