Family Violence Help: National Resource Guide
Family violence includes abuse by a partner, family member, or in an intimate relationship. In Canada, if you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1.
This guide is based on official Canadian federal government pages, listing national services and provincial/territorial helplines. All information is from official sources; details may change, so verify at the time of use.
National Services and Resources
- Shelters: Sheltersafe.ca provides information and a clickable map to help women and their children across Canada find the nearest shelter.
- 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: Information on intimate partner violence against men and boys, with support, validation, advice, and referrals.
- For Youth: Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 mental health support for kids, teens, and young adults. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
- For Indigenous Peoples: Hope for Wellness Helpline offers 24/7 support. Call 1-855-242-3310 (free) or connect online. Services in English, French, and on request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
- For Older Adults: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) provides information and links to resources for older adults experiencing abuse or neglect.
- For Trans People: Trans Lifeline, a confidential and anonymous peer support and crisis hotline run by and for the transgender community. Call 1-877-330-6366.
- Legal Help: Department of Justice provides information on laws relating to family violence and available help.
- Mental Health Support: Services and helplines if you are in crisis and need emotional support.
Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Services
Below are selected helplines and services. For a complete list, please refer to the official page.
Alberta
- Family Violence Information Line: 1-780-310-1818 or text 310-1818 (24/7, multilingual)
- Alberta Abuse Helpline: 1-855-443-5722 (24/7, multilingual translation)
- Community and Social Services Helpline: 211 (call or text)
- One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000 (call or text)
- Brite Line (2SLGBTQIA+): 1-844-702-7483 (24/7)
- Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (24/7)
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 (24/7, multilingual translation)
- Seniors Abuse Helpline: 780-454-8888 (24/7)
British Columbia
- VictimLinkBC: 1-800-563-0808 (call or text, 24/7, multilingual)
- Battered Women’s Support Services Crisis Line: 1-855-687-1868
- Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (24/7)
- Reporting child abuse: 1-800-663-9122
- Seniors Abuse and Information Line: 1-866-437-1940
- Youth Against Violence Line: 1-800-680-4264 (24/7, text: 604-836-6381, multilingual)
Manitoba
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007 (toll-free, 24/7)
- A & O Support Services for Older Adults: 1-888-333-3121
- Klinic Crisis Line: 1-888-322-3019
- Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565
- Reporting child abuse: 1-866-345-9241
- Seniors Abuse Support Line: 1-888-896-7183
- Victims Services: 1-866-484-2846
New Brunswick
- Child Protection Services: 1-833-733-7835
- Crossroads for Women 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-844-853-0811
- Sexual Assault Support Line: 506-454-0437 (5 pm to 8 am)
- Tele-Care: 811
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-888-709-7090 (call or text, 24/7)
- End Sexual Violence NL 24/7 Line: 1-800-726-2743
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: 1-833-552-2368
- SeniorsNL Resource Centre: 1-800-563-5599
Northwest Territories
- NWT Help Line: 811
- YWCA NWT Shelter from Family Violence 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-866-223-7775
- NWT Seniors’ Information Line: 1-800-661-0878
- Native Women's Association of the NWT Victim Services: 1-866-459-1114
Nova Scotia
- 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 hours: 1-866-922-2434
- Eskasoni 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-855-379-2099
Nunavut
- Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline: 867-979-3333 or 1-800-265-3333 (toll-free, 24/7)
- Emergency Measures 24/7 Line: 1-800-693-1666
- Qimaavik Shelter 24/7 Crisis Line: 867-979-4500
Ontario
- 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)
- Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 1-866-887-0015 (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 Mon-Fri 7 am-9 pm EST)
Prince Edward Island
- 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), 1-800-341-6868 (evening)
- 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)
About Immigration Status
The official page does not mention the impact of family violence on immigration status. If you are concerned, consult legal professionals or relevant services.
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