Below are contact phone numbers to a variety of Anti-Bullying resources.
If we have left off your favourite, please let us know by writing to links@pinkshirtday.ca.
BC Ombudsman 1-800-567-3247 or 1-250-387-5855
- The Ombudsman receives inquiries and complaints about the practices and services provided by public agencies. While not an advocate, the Ombudsman can conduct impartial and confidential investigations to determine if a public agency is being fair to the people it serves. Our services are provided free of charge.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
24/7, provides immediate, bilingual, professional counselling to kids.
Youth Against Violence 1-800-680-4264
- 24/7, provides one-on-one support and information from a trained support person to help youth deal with issues of youth violence and crime. A safe and anonymous way to report or prevent violent incident and criminal activity or get assistance with other problems such as bullying, gangs, harassment, intimidation, or sexual exploitation.
Ministry of Child and Family Development – After Hours 604-660-4927
For emergencies outside office hours
Mental Health Emergency Services-Car 87 604-874-7307 (or 911)
- Car 87 teams a Vancouver Police constable with a registered nurse to provide on-site assessments and intervention for people with psychiatric problems.
Crisis Centre 604-872-3311
- 24/7, provides confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including feelings which may lead to suicide.
Helpline for Children 310-1234 (no area code) or “0”
- A child or youth who is being mistreated (at home, school, anywhere) or for Community Members (parents, caregivers, teachers, friends, anyone) can call for help.
Vancouver Bashline – Anti-Queer Violence 604-889-6203
- Provides short-term counselling,k info and referral for LGBT persons regarding instances of anti-queer violence and same-sex relationship violence.
Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter 604-872-8212
- Operate a shelter for women and their children. If you need a safe place to stay in order to escape or prevent an attack, their transition house is available to you. Support groups meet once a week. Please call for appointment.
VictimLINK 1-800-563-0808
- 24/7, provides interpretation services for all the major languages spoken in BC. Operators provide information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Hello ~ I organize workshops and write books on Bullying, School Violence, and Self-esteem issues — both of which won me Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award and Toyota’s Moving Forward Award for “Saving Children’s Lives, Making the World a Better Place, and Empowering Those in Need.”
Children need to feel loved, valued, and understood. Begin working today to promote healthy communication and do all you can to help both the perpetrators and victims of bullying end this vicious cycle.
For the past 10 years, child on child violence has been increasing. Physical abuse, harassment, and robbery have driven many victims to substance abuse or suicide.
The US Justice Department says 80% of all students have been the victims of some form of Bullying.
It’s time to start Taking the Bully by the Horns.
Best Wishes for a Bully-Free Future,
~ Kathy Noll, author “Taking the Bully by the Horns” http://www.kathynoll.com