Abuse Resources
If you are looking for abuse resources, domestic violence support, sexual assault support, shelters, crisis lines, legal aid, or victim services, this page is meant to help you get started. It is not meant to be exhaustive. It is meant to make it easier to find practical support when leaving abuse or planning for safety.
General Resources
HelpingSurvivors.org* offers extensive information about domestic violence and sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in a variety of contexts. Women's Aid provides a safe, anonymous forum for abuse survivors.
DomesticShelters.org offers resources across North America.
Find even more resources at Ending Violence Canada.
Financial abuse is one of the top reasons that it is difficult for people to leave abusers. Read this general guide* and this financial literacy guide* for help.
Provincial and Territorial Abuse Resources in Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland & Labrador
Yukon
Northwest Territories & Nunavut
Other Resources
United States
- RAINN
- The Hotline
- Netflix Resources
- Personality Disorder & Recovery*
- Domestic Violence Resources & Recovery*
- Navigating Child Sex Abuse*
- Guide on Elder Abuse*
- Rideshare Safety Tips*
*Shared by request