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Domestic
Violence
Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Help is available, and support is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Otherwise, the resources below offer free, confidential support, safety planning, and assistance for survivors and their loved ones.

National Resources (United States)

 

State Resources

(Alphabetical)

 

Alabama

 

Alaska

 

Arizona

 

Arkansas

 

California

 

Colorado

  • Violence Free Colorado
    https://www.violencefreecolorado.org/

 

Connecticut

 

Delaware

 

District of Columbia

 

Florida

 

Georgia

 

Hawaii

  • HawaiÊ»i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
    https://hscadv.org/

 

Idaho

  • Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
    https://www.idahocoalition.org/

 

Illinois

 

Indiana

 

Iowa

 

Kansas

  • Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
    https://kcsdv.org/

 

Kentucky

  • ZeroV (formerly Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
    https://zerov.org/

 

Louisiana

 

Maine

 

Maryland

 

Massachusetts

 

Michigan

 

Minnesota

 

Mississippi

 

Missouri

  • Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
    https://mocadsv.org/

 

Montana

  • Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
    https://mcadsv.com/

 

Nebraska

  • Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
    https://nebraskacoalition.org/

 

Nevada

  • Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
    https://ncedsv.org/

 

New Hampshire

 

New Jersey

 

New Mexico

  • New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
    https://nmcadv.org/

 

New York

 

North Carolina

 

North Dakota

 

Ohio

 

Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    https://www.ocadvsa.org/

 

Oregon

 

Pennsylvania

 

Rhode Island

 

South Carolina

  • South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    https://sccadvasa.org/

 

South Dakota

  • South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
    https://sdnafvsa.org/

 

Tennessee

 

Texas

 

Utah

 

Vermont

 

Virginia

 

Washington

 

West Virginia

 

Wisconsin

  • End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin
    https://endabusewi.org/

 

Wyoming

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U.S. Territories

American Samoa

 

Guam

 

Northern Mariana Islands

  • Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
    https://nmcadvsa.org/
    (If the site is unavailable, the coalition maintains active contact and resources via Facebook and partner listings.)

 

Puerto Rico

  • Coordinadora Paz para las Mujeres
    https://www.pazparalas.org/

 

U.S. Virgin Islands

Domestic Violence Resources — Canada

National Supports

  • ShelterSafe.ca — searchable map of women’s shelters & transition houses (find local help near you)

  • Canadian Women’s Foundation — funds community programs and shelters across Canada; works to end gender-based violence

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Province & Territory Resources

(Alphabetical)

 

Alberta

  • Family Violence Info Line – Call or text 310-1818 (local) for confidential help & referrals

  • 211 Alberta – Call, text or chat 211 for community, shelter, and violence support

  • Abuse Helpline – 1-855-443-5722

  • Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters – supports member shelters across Alberta

 

British Columbia

  • VictimLinkBC – toll-free, confidential, multilingual support and referrals, available 24/7: 1-800-563-0808

  • BC Victim Services & Violence Against Women Program Directory – comprehensive directory of local services

  • YWCA Metro Vancouver – Violence Prevention & Support Programs – emotional and practical supports for women and self-identifying women

  • Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter – crisis line and transition shelter services

 

Manitoba

  • Manitoba Victim Services – supports victims of family and intimate partner violence

  • Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters – 24/7 staffed shelters

 

Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Domestic Violence Helpline – 24/7, toll-free: 1-888-709-7090 (connects callers with local transition houses and services)

  • Transitional House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador – staffed shelters & supports

 

Nova Scotia

  • Nova Scotia Domestic Violence Resource Centre – supports & information

  • Transition House Association of Nova Scotia – 24/7 staffed shelters

 

Northwest Territories

  • Hospital-based 24-hour Crisis Line: (867) 920-2121 & toll-free 1-800-661-0844

  • Yellowknife Victim Services: (867) 765-8811

  • Family Violence Services for Women – local domestic violence help

 

Nunavut

  • Nunavut Kamatsiagtut Helpline – nightly support, toll-free in territory

 

Ontario

  • Assaulted Women’s Helpline – 24/7 crisis counselling and referrals in many languages
    – Toll-free & TTY available

  • Fem’aide – Francophone women’s support line

  • Talk4Healing – culturally sensitive support for Indigenous women & families

  • Victim Support Line – 24/7 referrals and information for victims of crime

  • 211 Ontario – call or text 211 for community and crisis supports

 

Prince Edward Island

  • PEI Family Violence Prevention Services – local shelter supports

  • Prince Edward Island Victim Support Services / Rape & Sexual Assault Centre – crisis help & counselling

 

Quebec

  • Quebec Victim Services – support, referrals, and information

  • Domestic Violence Quebec & Ami Quebec shelters – staffed shelters & services

 

Saskatchewan

  • Provincial Association of Transition Houses & Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) – domestic abuse centres

  • Saskatchewan Victim Services – support for those impacted by violence

  • NEOSS Crisis Line – 1-800-611-6349

 

Yukon

  • Yukon Victim Services: (867) 993-5831 & VictimLink toll-free 1-800-563-0808

  • Yukon Women’s Transition Home – 24/7 crisis shelter

 

Tips & Tools

  • If you’re unsure what help exists in your community, try ShelterSafe.ca to find the nearest shelter or transition house by clicking your area.

  • Many provinces also use 211 or similar helplines to connect callers to violence supports, shelters, counselling, and legal help.

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