24-Hour Crisis & Information Line 1-877-392-7583

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Salal Connect

Crisis text and chat support for survivors of sexual violence

What You Should Know

Salal connect is a text and online chat support tool that allows survivors sexualized violence to receive accessible and confidential crisis support.

This service is an extension of our crisis line and we are able to provide emotional support, referrals to community resources, and information on Salal’s services.

Our text and online chat service is available Monday-Friday 9am-1am, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 9am-11pm. Your conversations with our support workers are confidential and secure.

Emotional support and information is available to survivors 24 hours a day on Salal’s Crisis and Information Phone line at 604-255-6344 or toll free at 1-877-392-7583.
You can chat online with us or text us. We’re here for you. Salal Connect is designed to keep you safe. However, nothing is 100% secure. When you chat online with us or text us, please make sure you’re using a device or computer that’s safe.

About Our Online Chat

This is the safest way to talk to us. Just type in the chat window above.

When you connect with us, the first few messages you receive from us will be automated. These will give you more information about the service and our confidentiality policy.

Your conversations with our counsellors are confidential and secure. You can end the conversation at any time. Once it’s done, your chat history will be erased.

You can also text us at (604)-245-2425.

Our text and online chat service is available Monday-Friday 9am-1am, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 9am-11pm.

Emotional support and information is available to survivors 24 hours a day on Salal’s Crisis and Information Phone line at 604-255-6344 or toll free at 1-877-392-7583.