If you are in immediate danger Call 9-1-1
(911 not available in Nunavut)

MORE THAN SHELTER

A shelter is more than a place to stay. It’s the first step in finding the support
and services you need, no matter where you are.

Women’s shelters and transition houses are open during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect women and children fleeing violence. If you or someone you know needs help or wants to speak to a shelter worker, you can find your closest women’s shelter and their crisis line on this website, sheltersafe.local. Remember that you can get advice and safety planning through their crisis line without moving into the shelter.

Shelters and transition homes may be at or over capacity and even more under-resourced during this time. If you are a member of the general public looking to support shelters, we encourage you to make an online financial donation to your local shelter or check their website and social media channels to see if they are accepting donations of food and cleaning or hygiene products. Call their administrative lines sparingly during the pandemic. Remember that the phone numbers listed on Sheltersafe are the 24/7 crisis lines and should not be used for donation enquiries.

We encourage you to safely check in on neighbours, family, and friends during this ever-changing time. Stay safe, and we’ll get through this together.

More than
an argument

Domestic violence is more than physical. Get to know its different forms, like psychological, financial, and spiritual abuse.

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

More than
answers

Everyone’s experience with domestic violence is unique. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to help you find the support you need.

FAQ’s

Domestic violence will affect more than 2 in 5 women in Canada. If you're one of them, support is just a click away.

FIND Resources near you

national partners
Sheltersafe.ca is a project of Women’s Shelters Canada.

When you call…

The safest way to call or receive calls from a shelter is from a friend’s phone, a public phone, a work phone, or any telephone that your partner cannot access.

Contact

For information about sheltersafe.ca please contact Women’s Shelters Canada at info@endvaw.ca

Get involved

Want to get involved? Here’s how.

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Women’s Shelters Canada acknowledges that the location of our office and the work that we do in Ottawa is on the traditional, unceded territories of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people.
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