RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner, gender-based or any other form of family violence, or you need assistance, the following resources can help.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Canada
Government of Canada - Intimate partner violence. About, Impacts, How to Respond, Facts and Resources.
Government of Canada - Find family violence resources and services in your area.
Government of Canada - Help dealing with family violence
Government of Canada - National Action plan to end gender based violence
The Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada is a national non-profit organization that works collaboratively with its member organizations and others to provide a unified, pan-Canadian voice on the issue of sexual violence. Through research, education, policy change,and advocacy, we identify and promote the solutions necessary to address the root causes of sexual violence.
211 Canada - 211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one. 211 is available by phone, chat, website, and text in different regions – dial 211 to connect to community services.
Canadian Women’s Foundation - Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. We advance this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change.
Nova Scotia
For information and help, Nova Scotia’s 24-hour toll-free line. Call or text 1-855-225-0220. They can connect you to local women’s shelters and crisis services across the province.
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) works to eliminate violence against women in Nova Scotia.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre
211 Nova Scotia - No matter where you live or how you identify, if you have concerns about your wellbeing, safety, and/or the safety of others, supports and services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Service is offered in English, with interpretation in over 240+ languages available through the Language Line. Someone is always ready to listen, and the service is free and confidential.
Bryony House (Halifax)
Crisis Line: 902-422-7650
Third Place Transition House (Truro)
Crisis Line: 902-895-8248
Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centres Services tailored for Indigenous women and families.
Ontario
211 Ontario - links to support services,
Government of Ontario - Supports for survivors or those experiencing violence. Lists helplines, shelters, emergency and women’s shelters, sexual assault centres, domestic violence treatment centres, supports for Indigenous women, mental health and addiction treatment and legal advice and victims services.
Interval house - putting an end to intimate partner violence. 24/7 crisis line:1-888-293-5516
Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers The Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres provides leadership and support to 37 hospital-based sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres across Ontario. Their goal is to provide victims/survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence with comprehensive, quality care and support. The Network strives to be a source of information and expertise about the health and forensic care of victims/survivors of violence. Our members work closely with health and legal professionals and other community partners providing research, education, and training in the prevention and care/treatment of sexual assault and domestic violence.