National Resources

  • Shelter Safe:

    An online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. It provides a clickable map to find shelters across Canada.

    Website: sheltersafe.ca  

    • Canadian Women's Foundation:

      Offers a list of provincial and territorial crisis lines.

      Website: canadianwomen.org

    •  Kids Help Phone: Provides support for children and youth, but can also assist adults in crisis.

      Phone: 1-800-668 6868

      Website: kidshelpphone.ca

  • Legal Aid Canada:

    Provides legal assistance and support for low-income individuals, including family law issues.

    Website: legalaid.on.ca

  • Website: Victim Services Directory

    A directory of victim services across Canada offering support and resources.

    • Mosaic:

      Provides settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees in British Columbia.

      Website: mosaicbc.org

    • Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO):

      Offers support for immigrant and refugee women in Ottawa.

      Website: immigrantwomenservices.com

  • Here are some additional sources in Canada for individuals planning to leave or leaving a domestic violence relationship:

    • Canadian Women's Foundation: Website: Canadian Women's Foundation Description: Provides resources and support for women experiencing violence, including shelter information and support services.

    • Ending Violence Association of Canada (EVA): Website: Ending Violence Association of Canada Description: Offers resources, education, and support for individuals facing domestic violence.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Description: Provides confidential support, information, and resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence.

    • Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime - crcvc.ca

These resources offer a range of services from emergency shelters and crisis hotlines to legal support and counseling, specifically tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous women and children in Canada.

Reaching out to these organizations can provide crucial assistance, guidance, and protection as you plan to leave or have left an abusive relationship.