Resources
If you are experiencing abuse, there is someone you can reach out to anytime, day or night. Below you’ll find resources for those living with violence, as well as promotional resources for the Refer Her campaign to help share our message more broadly.
If you are in immediate danger, call 9‑1‑1.
Website Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, you can find your nearest women’s shelter and its crisis line at ShelterSafe.ca. You do not need to move into a shelter to access support, such as safety planning and counselling.
Tech Safety Canada is a hub for resources and tips for keeping yourself safe and preserving evidence of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). If you believe you are being stalked, harassed, or threatened via technology, trust your instincts. You are not alone.
Women’s Shelters Canada brings together 16 provincial and territorial shelter organizations and supports the over 600 shelters across the country for women and children fleeing violence. We run both ShelterSafe.ca and TechSafety.ca. Our main website provides resources for shelters as well as research reports and policy briefs on the issue of gender-based violence.
Hotlines
Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada. Call 1‑855‑242‑3310 (toll-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.
Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 mental health support across Canada for kids, teens, and young adults. Call 1‑800‑668‑6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.
Provincial and Territorial Hotlines: Many provinces and territories have a domestic violence helpline that covers the whole province or territory.
Promotional Resources
Thank you for helping spread the word. Below are resources to help share our message across social platforms and within your organization.
This project has been funded through Women and Gender Equality Canada Women’s Program.
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