If you are in immediate danger, call 911 right now for your own safety or that of others.
While we do not provide direct support services to victims of domestic or gender-based violence, there are many free resources and helplines across Canada that can help. Please use the numbers and resources below if you need support.
National supports
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An online resource for women and children seeking safety from abuse by connecting them to their nearest shelters.ShelterSafe
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A free app for victims of domestic violence to help with their safety and wellbeing.MyPlan Canada
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Crisis Services Canada
The Canadian suicide prevention service – 24/7 support by phone or text.
1-833-456-4566
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Kids Help Phone
Professional counselling, information, and referrals available for young people 24/7.
1-800-668-6868
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Residential School Crisis line
Available 24 hours a day for residential school survivors and family.
1-866-925-4419
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HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELPLINE
24/7 support for all Indigenous peoples who need immediate crisis intervention. Chat or call for the counselling service.
1-855-242-3310
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Provincial supports
Alberta
- Distress Centre Calgary
403.266.HELP (4357) - Wood's Homes
Working for children’s mental health.
1-800-563-6106
403-299-9699
British Columbia
- KUU-US Crisis Line
Support for all callers in the Port Alberni area and Indigenous people throughout BC.
Crisis line: 1-800-588-8717
Youth line: 1-250-723-2040 - Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society
Substance abuse and trauma treatment centre.
1-888-403-3123 - Canadian Mental Health Association - BC
Mental health support for those in BC.
1-800-555-8222 - HeretoHelp
Mental health support through the Distress Line Network.
310-6789 - Métis Crisis Line
1-833-638-4722
Manitoba
- Manitoba: Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services
Free, confidential and non-judgemental counselling for farm, rural and northern communities.
1-866-367-3276 - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak crisis response team
Safe crisis response trauma intervention to First Nations.
1-844-927-LIFE (5433) - Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line
1-877-435-7170 (1-877-HELP170) - Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line
204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565
New Brunswick
- Sexual Violence New Brunswick
506-454-0437 - Transition Houses Resources
1-877-253-0266 - New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
1-833-MMI-FIND
Northwest Territories
- Northwest Territories Victim Services
1‑867‑767‑9261 - Northwest Territories Help Line
1-800-661-0844
Nova Scotia
- Women Centres Connect
902-755-4647 (non-crisis number) - Government of Nova Scotia Victim Services
1-888-470-0773 - Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre
- Transition House Association of Nova Scotia
- The Mi'kmaq Crisis Line
1-855-379-2099
Nunavut
- Family Violence Nunavut
- Kamatsiaqtut Help Line
1-800-265-3333
Ontario
- ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Service
Text/chat support for those experiencing emotional stress of crisis.
Text SUPPORT to 258258
Prince Edward Island
- Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
1-866-368-8055
902-368-8055 - Prince Edward Island Family Violence Prevention Services
902-894-3354, ext 221
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
1-800-726-2743 - Transitional House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
1-888-709-7090
Quebec
- Association Québécoise Plaidoyer-Victimes (AQPV)
514-526-9037 (non-crisis number) - CAVAC (Victim Assistance Centre)
1-866 LE CAVAC (1-866-532-2822)
Yukon
- Yukon Status of Women Council
867-667-4637 - Yukon Women's Transition Home
Crisis line: 867-668-5733