Resources for
getting help
If you are experiencing gender-based violence you are not to blame. Violence and abuse are never your fault.
Mental Health & Emergency Supports
You're not alone. If you have concerns about your safety and wellbeing, or the safety of others, help is available.
There are free resources throughout the province, online, and with phone and text lines that offer urgent supports and mental health care to stop abuse and start the healing and recovery journey.
If you are in danger or need help right away call 911.
Kids Help Phone
Text: 686868
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
Call: 1-888-429-8167
Mental Health and Addictions Intake
Help for Women
If you identify as a woman and need crisis support to leave your home due to violence and/or abuse.
Call or text: 1-855-225-0220
General Information
You're not alone. If you have concerns about your safety and wellbeing, or the safety of others, help is available.
Information for Neighbours, Friends, and Families
Information for Young Men
GuysWork is a school-based program for young men to learn the impact of masculinity norms on themselves and their peers.
Tips for Safety Planning
Guide for Girls
A helpful book that talks a lot about self-esteem and gender-based violence.
Information on Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Healthy Relationships for Youth
A school-based, peer-facilitated, violence prevention program.
Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS)
The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia provides Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law, as well as referral options to help people understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
FAQs & Hotline
If you are under the age of 25, text the hotline at 902-510-5646 for help answering legal questions.
Abuse & Family Violence - Know the Law
Information to help you understand what abuse and family violence is and what to do if you’re experiencing it.
