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Ottawa crisis support and emergency shelter for people escaping abuse, with support for children and pets. Call to discuss safety and access; shelter space and program fit are assessed by the service.
A text and online chat option for women and gender-diverse people experiencing abuse or concerned about someone else. The provider describes the service as secure; consider whether your device or account is safe to use.
Crisis support, individual and group support, information, referrals and advocacy for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Ottawa. The provider site explains its current programs and ways to connect.
Ottawa-region crisis support, counselling, service navigation and advocacy for people who have experienced sexual or gender-based violence. Check the provider's current call, text and chat options before choosing a contact method.
Ottawa shelter and support for French-speaking women affected by intimate-partner or family violence and their children. The French provider page lists shelter contact details; ask about current space and admission arrangements.
Ottawa transitional shelter and support for women and children rebuilding after violence and housing insecurity. Contact the shelter to learn about its current intake process, eligibility and available supports.
Ottawa emergency shelter and housing supports for women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness. Contact the provider to ask about access, current capacity and whether its services match your circumstances.
A local directory covering crisis lines, shelters, counselling, legal and child/youth supports for women, trans and gender-diverse people affected by gender-based violence. Confirm service details and eligibility with each provider.
City information about emergency shelter, housing help and related programs in Ottawa. Use the current City links to find the right intake route; housing availability and program eligibility vary.
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women lists local and provincial crisis contacts, including sexual assault and intimate-partner violence supports. Use the linked provider for current hours and accessible contact options.
Find local Ontario services for abuse and assault, including shelter and victim-support programs. 211 navigators can help identify community services; confirm directly with a provider about eligibility, wait times and availability.
Ontario crisis counselling and referrals for women and their dependents who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. The province lists round-the-clock support in many languages; check the provider page for call, text and chat options.
Confidential French-language support, information and referrals for women in Ontario affected by violence, including intimate-partner violence and sexual assault. The provider offers phone, text and chat; ask about referral options in your community.
Culturally grounded support and referrals for Indigenous women across Ontario, including people in remote communities. See the service page for current phone, text and chat access, language availability and program scope.
Ontario information and referrals for people affected by crime, plus an online directory of victim services. Navigators can help locate nearby support; local programs determine eligibility and the assistance they can provide.
Explains Ontario legal-aid options for domestic abuse, including a two-hour free legal-advice program for urgent family or immigration/refugee matters. Availability depends on local shelter or clinic referral; the page explains how to check.
Interactive map and shelter information to help women and children find nearby shelters across Canada. The site suggests using a phone the abusive person cannot access when contacting a shelter; check each shelter's service area and intake process.
Government of Canada directory of family-violence helplines and services by province or territory, with links to shelter and national supports. Select the province or territory where help is needed and confirm details with the provider.
Practical Canadian information about immediate help, safety planning, legal services and ways to approach local supports. It explains that a shelter, victim service, health centre or community organization may help discuss next steps.
Search services for victims of crime across Canada by location, service type, victimization and population served. Filters include counselling, advocacy, safety planning, shelters and services for children; contact listed providers to confirm fit.
Explains how to manage tax benefits and credits during abuse, including economic abuse. The CRA says people can apply for or receive benefits without contacting an abusive person; use the official page to review steps for your situation.
Confidential phone, text, chat and online support options for young people across Canada, with information on abuse, relationships and safety. A child or young person can choose a way to reach the service that feels workable.
National crisis support for Indigenous people, with phone and online chat options. It can be an additional place to speak with someone; for family-violence shelter access, contact a local shelter or family-violence service as well.
Guidance for survivors and frontline workers on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including safer technology use and preserving information. Changing settings or devices may affect safety; consider support from a trained service before making changes.
National service-finding portal for government and community social services, including housing, food and other practical supports. Phone availability, hours and channels differ by location; select your area or use the linked local 211 service.
US-based crisis support, safety planning and referrals by phone, chat and text. This service is intended for people in the United States; use local emergency services in an immediate emergency and check the site for current contact options.
Free, confidential UK domestic-abuse support, safety planning and information by phone, with live chat at stated hours. The service page gives the current schedule and warns that a device may be monitored; use a safer device if needed.
Australian national information, counselling and support service for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. The service is free and available around the clock by phone, text and online chat; it is Australia-specific.
Free, nationwide Aotearoa New Zealand family-violence support for people experiencing abuse and those supporting them. The provider offers a 24/7 helpline and chat; this service is for New Zealand.
Search for domestic- and sexual-violence helplines and specialist services in many countries. Choose the country where support is needed and verify current hours, language, eligibility and emergency contacts directly with the listed provider.
A first call, text or chat can be brief. You can ask questions before deciding what you want to do next.
Each service sets its own intake, eligibility, and availability. This directory is general information, not personalized legal, medical, or emergency advice. If one service is not a fit, another may help with a different need.
