Get help: Family violence helplines and services
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- National services and resources related to family violence
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National services and resources related to family violence
Shelters
Sheltersafe.ca: Information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support.
For women
iHEAL app: A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner find ways to stay safe and be well.
For men
Intimate partner violence against men and boys: Information and resources for support, validation, advice and referrals.
For youth and young adults
Kids Help Phone: 24/7 mental health support across Canada for kids, teens and young adults. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
For Indigenous Peoples
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 24/7 support for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 (free) or connect online to reach experienced and culturally competent counsellors. Services available in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
For older adults
Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA): Information and links to resources for you or someone you know who is experiencing abuse or neglect as an older adult.
For trans people
Trans Lifeline: Confidential and anonymous trans peer support and crisis hotline. Run by and for the transgender community. Call 1-877-330-6366.
Legal help
Get help with family violence: Information from the Department of Justice on the laws relating to family violence and the kind of help that is available.
Mental health support
Get mental health support: Services and helplines if you’re in crisis and need emotional support.
Helplines and services in your province or territory
The following is a listing of helplines and services in each province or territory for people experiencing any type of family violence.
Alberta
Important numbers
- Family Violence Information Line: 1-780-310-1818 or text 310-1818 (24/7, multilingual service available)
- Alberta Abuse Helpline: 1-855-443-5722 (24/7, multilingual translation available)
- Alberta 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211 (call or text)
- Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000 (call or text)
- Brite Line (2SLGBTQIA+ community supports): 1-844-702-7483 (24/7)
- Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (24/7)
- Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868 (text: 686868)
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 (24/7, multilingual translation available)
- Seniors Abuse Helpline: 780-454-8888 (24/7)
Links to services
- Abuse and bullying
- Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
- Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association
- Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
- Canadian Centre for Men & Families
- Children and Family Services offices
- Find shelters
- Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta
- Family Resource Networks
- Legal Aid Alberta
- Men &: Get Help
- Métis and Indigenous Children’s Services offices
- Native Counselling Services of Alberta
- Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
- Victim Services
British Columbia
Important numbers
- VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808 (call or text, 24/7, multilingual service available)
- Battered Women’s Support Services Crisis Line: 1-855-687-1868
- BC 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211 (call or text)
- Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (24/7)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Reporting child abuse: 1-800-663-9122
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre: 1-877-392-7583 (24/7)
- Seniors Abuse and Information Line: 1-866-437-1940
- Youth Against Violence Line: 1-800-680-4264 (24/7, text: 604-836-6381, multilingual services)
Links to services
- BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
- BC Council for Families
- BC Housing - Women Leaving Violence
- BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- BC Society of Transition Houses
- Child Protection Services
- Ending Violence Association of BC
- Gender-based violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence
- Legal Aid BC – Family Law
- Representative for Children and Youth
- Seniors First BC
- Services and Resources for Victims of Crime
- Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Service Society
- VictimLinkBC
Manitoba
Important numbers
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007 (toll-free, 24/7)
- A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Intake: 1-888-333-3121
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Klinic Crisis Line: 1-888-322-3019
- Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565
- Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services: 1-866-367-3276
- Reporting child abuse: 1-866-345-9241
- Seniors Abuse Support Line: 1-888-896-7183
- Victims Services: 1-866-484-2846
Links to services
New Brunswick
Important numbers
- Child Protection Services: 1-833-733-7835
- Courage Centre - Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre: 506-533-9100
- Crossroads for Women 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-844-853-0811
- Emergency Social Services (after hours): 1-800-442-9799
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Sexual Violence New Brunswick Sexual Assault Support Line: 506-454-0437 (5 pm to 8 am)
- Tele-Care (non-urgent provincial health line): 811
Links to services
- Adult Protection
- Boreal Child and Youth Expertise Centre
- Child Protection
- It’s Your Business: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Workplace Toolkit
- Legal Aid New Brunswick
- Love Shouldn’t Hurt: End Intimate Partner Violence
- New Brunswick Association of Family Resource Centres
- New Brunswick Domestic Violence Outreach Services
- Office of the New Brunswick Advocate
- Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick: Abuse and violence
- Regional Violence Prevention Networks
- Sexual Violence New Brunswick
- Support services for victims of abuse
- Victim Services
- Violence Prevention Support Services (domestic violence outreach program, legal and judicial information, second stage housing, transition houses)
- Violence Prevention and Community Partnerships
- Violence Prevention Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador
Important numbers
- Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-888-709-7090 (call or text, 24/7)
- End Sexual Violence NL - 24 Hour Support and Information Line: 1-800-726-2743
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: 1-833-552-2368
- SeniorsNL Resource Centre: 1-800-563-5599
Links to services
- Choices for Youth: Support services
- End Sexual Violence NL
- Family resource centres
- The Journey Project – Looking for support
- Legal Aid Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- Office of the Child and Youth Advocate - Newfoundland and Labrador
- Public Legal Information Association of NL: Emergency Protection Orders and Peace Bonds
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Respect Aging Program: Prevention of violence against older persons
- SeniorsNL
- Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador: Family violence
- Tips for Youth to Prevent Gender-Based Violence and Inequality
- Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Find a shelter
- Violence Prevention Initiative: Where to Get Help
- Victim Services
Northwest Territories
Important numbers
- NWT Help Line: 811
- YWCA NWT Shelter from Family Violence 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-866-223-7775
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- NWT Seniors’ Information Line: 1-800-661-0878
- Native Women's Association of the NWT Victim Services: 1-866-459-1114
Links to services
- Emergency Protection Orders
- Family violence
- Family Violence Shelters
- Legal Aid NWT
- Local Social Services Offices: Contact information
- Native Women’s Association of the NWT: Victim Services
- NWT Community Counselling Program
- NWT Network to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults
- NWT Seniors’ Society
- Protecting elders from abuse and neglect
- Victims of Crime Emergency Fund
- Victim Services
- Victim Services contacts
- YWCA NWT
Nova Scotia
Important numbers
- Neighbours, Friends and Families (Abuse and Violence Support Line): 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free, 24/7)
- Adult Protection Services: 1-800-225-7225
- Child Protection Services
- Call local child welfare services
- After regular business hours: 1-866-922-2434
- Eskasoni 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-855-379-2099
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Nova Scotia 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211
- Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
Links to services
- Break the Silence Nova Scotia: Sexual violence
- Domestic Violence Court Program
- Eskasoni Mental Health Services
- Intimate partner violence and sexual violence
- Legal Aid Nova Scotia
- Legal Info Nova Scotia: Family violence
- Nova Scotia Gender-based Violence Resources
- Nova Scotia Family Law
- Report Child Abuse or Neglect
- Standing Together to Prevent Domestic Violence
- Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault Training
- Transition House Association of Nova Scotia: Find a shelter
- Victim Service Centres: Contact information
Nunavut
Important numbers
- Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline: 867-979-3333 or 1-800-265-3333 (toll-free, 24/7)
- Emergency Measures 24/7 Line: 1-800-693-1666
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Qimaavik Shelter 24/7 Crisis Line: 867-979-4500
Links to services
- Cambridge Bay: Family Violence Prevention Program
- Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- Child and Youth Protection
- Family Safety Initiatives
- Family abuse support program
- Nunavut Legal Aid
- Nunavut 211: Community, Government and Social Services
- Qimaavik: Housing and Shelter
- Victim Services
Ontario
Important numbers
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 or text #7233 (24/7, multilingual)
- Fem’aide Support Line: 1-877-336-2433 (24/7, French only)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text: 686868 (24/7, multilingual)
- Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 1-866-887-0015 (24/7)
- Ontario Community and Social Services Helpline: 211 (24/7)
- Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011 (24/7, multilingual)
- Talk4Healing Helpline for Indigenous Women: 1-855-554-4325 (24/7)
- Victim Support Line: 1-888-579-2888 (24/7, online chat from Monday to Friday 7 am to 9 pm EST)
Links to services
- Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes (French only)
- Counselling Centre of East Algoma
- Counselling Services for York Region
- Elder Abuse Networks in Ontario
- Family Service Ontario
- Ganǫhkwásra Family Assault Support Services
- Information about elder abuse
- Legal Aid Ontario
- Locate a Children’s Aid Society or Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agency
- Nova Vita
- Ombudsman Ontario: Children and youth
- Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres: Get Help
- Ontario Network of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centres: Find a centre
- Supports for survivors of violence
- Support services for male survivors of sexual abuse
Prince Edward Island
Important numbers
- PEI Family Violence Prevention Services 24/7 Crisis and Support Line: 1-800-240-9894
- Adult Protection Services: 902-368-4790
- Child abuse reporting
- 1-877-341-3101 (daytime line)
- 1-800-341-6868 (evening line)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre: 902-368-8055 (call or text)
- PEI Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line: 1-833-553-6983 (24/7)
Links to services
- Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI
- Information on Child sexual abuse
- Community Legal Information Association of PEI
- Elder abuse awareness
- Family resource centres
- Family Law Centre
- Family Violence Prevention Resources
- Family Violence Prevention: Where to go for help
- Legal Aid PEI
- Low Barrier Men’s Shelter
- Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI: Programs and services
- Strengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively (SAFE) - Native Council of Prince Edward Island
- PEERS Alliance
- PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
- Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention
Quebec
Important numbers
- Child and Youth Protection Services: 1-800-567-6810
- Crime Victims Assistance Centres: 1-866-532-2822
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- The Mistreatment Helpline: 1-888-489-2287
- Quebec Community and Social Services Helpline: 211
- Sexual Violence Helpline: 1-888-933-9007 (online chat available)
- SOS violence conjugale 24/7: 1-800-363-9010 (bilingual service available)
- Women Aware Support Line: 1-866-489-1110
Links to services
- À cœur d’homme: Réseau d'aide aux hommes pour une société sans violence (French only)
- Association québécoise Plaidoyer: Victims
- Commission des services juridiques: Legal aid
- Crime Victims Assistance Centres
- Fédération des maisons d’hébergement pour femmes (French only)
- First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
- Help and resources for sexual assault victims and sexual assailants
- Help for men having problems in their couple relationship
- L'Alliance des maisons d'hébergement de 2e étape pour les femmes et enfants victimes de violence conjugale (French only)
- L’R des centres de femmes du Québec (French only)
- Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale (French only)
- Regroupement québécois des centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel: Sexual assault help centres
- Resources for sexual violence
- SOS violence conjugale
- Trousse Média sur la violence conjugale (French only)
- Trouver un organisme communautaire Famille (French only)
- Women Aware
Saskatchewan
Important numbers
- Child Protection Line:
- Prince Albert (North): 1-866-719-6164
- Saskatoon (Centre): 1-800-274-8297
- Regina (South): 1-844-787-3760
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Mobile Crisis 24/7 Helpline: 306-757-0127
- Saskatchewan 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211
- After Hours Crisis Services by region
- Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line: 1-800-667-4442 (24/7)
Links to services
- Children Exposed to Violence
- Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc.
- Help for Indigenous Victims of Crime
- Help from Victim Service units and agencies
- Interpersonal violence and abuse programs: Contact information
- Legal Aid Saskatchewan
- Men's Program - Southwest Crisis Services
- North East Outreach and Support Services
- Partners Family Services
- Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan: About abuse
- Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan: Information for victims
- Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth
- Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
- Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions to Violence (STOPS) to Violence
- Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan
- Southwest Crisis Services
- Victims of crime and abuse
- West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.
Yukon
Important numbers
- VictimLink: 1-800-563-0808 (toll-free, 24/7, multilingual service available)
- Report child abuse: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 6
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, text: 686868)
- Law Line - Yukon Public Legal Education Association: 866-667-4305
- Seniors’ Services/Adult Protection Unit: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3956
- Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) 24/7 Support Line: 1-844-967-7275
- Victim Services/Family Violence Prevention Unit: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8500
- Yukon Women’s Transition Home – Kaushee’s Place 24/7 Support Line: 867-668-5733
Links to services
- Abuse of older adults
- Child Development Centre
- Children’s services
- Counselling services
- Get legal advice: Victims of intimate partner violence or sexualized assault
- Mental wellness and substance use services
- Report child abuse
- Supports for victims of crime
- Victim Services
- Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
- Women's Transition Home
- Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office
- Yukon Legal Services Society
- Yukon Public Legal Education Association
Learn more:
- What is family violence
- How to recognize family violence
- How to respond to family violence
- Family violence: Plan for your safety
- Support services for those affected by gender-based violence