Get Help

The Gender-based Violence & Survivor Support Case Managers at Western University work closely to support survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. This support is available regardless of if you were subjected to gender-based violence on- or off-campus, or before you came to Western. The Case Manager will listen and, with your consent, connect you to resources within the University and the community, explain reporting options, assist with safety planning and navigate academic and other accommodations. At no point, will you be required or pressured to follow a specific path.

The Gender-based Violence & Survivor Support Case Managers are located in the 3114-3127 office suite in Thames Hall.

To connect or set up an appointment email support@uwo.ca.

If you have been the victim of gender-based violence, the following resources are available to you:

1. Go to a Safe Place

You are encouraged to go to a place where you feel emotionally and physically safe. On campus, you may find 24/7 support at:

Residence Students:

  • Seek out your residence staff member or contact the front desk who will send a staff member to you.

2. Seek Health Care

You are encouraged to go to a place where you feel emotionally and physically safe. On campus, you may find 24/7 support at:

3. Reporting Options 

4. Counselling Options

Students:

On-Campus Counselling Options:

Off-Campus Counselling Options:

  • Anova 
    Anova offers a 24/7 crisis line for those experiencing gender-based violence or supporting someone who is.
    24-hour crisis & support line: 519-642-3000

  • Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
    Counselling for survivors of any gender who experienced a recent (within the past year) incident of gender-based and sexual violence.

    Staffed 24/7: call 519-646-6100 ext. 64224

      

Staff and Faculty:

Emergency Contacts

Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
Staffed 24/7, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London (directions)
519 646-6100 ext 64224

Western Special Constable Services
Lawson Hall, Rm. 1257 (24/7)
From a campus phone: call 911 or x83300 (non-emergency line)
From a cell phone: call 519-661-3300
*For reports of gender-based violence, WSCS will connect you with the local police service.

Important Contacts

Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager
519 661-3568
support@uwo.ca

Anova (formerly Sexual Assault Centre of London)
24 hour crisis & support line: 
519 642-3000

CMHA Crisis Centre & Reach Out
24/7 Crisis and Support Services
In person: 648 Huron St, London (directions)
Phone: 519 433-2023
Webchat

Human Rights Office
519 661-3334 (non-emergencies only)

Residence Counselling
Ontario Hall, Room 3C10
needtotalk@uwo.ca 

Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors of sexual assault may be eligible for up to four hours of free, confidential legal advice.

Indigenous Wellness Counsellor

Zhwwanong 24 Hr Emergency Women's Shelter for First Nations women and their children
256 Hill St, London, Ontario
Phone: 1-800-605-7477

Trans Lifeline: 
877-330-6366