Resources
National resources:
Kids Help Phone
Youth can confidentially call or text a trustworthy person for mental health support 24/7
Alberta
Kickstand Connect
Free, confidential virtual counseling site exclusive to Albertans aged 11-25
British Columbia
VictimLinkBC
A toll-free and confidential service available across BC and Yukon to provide information and referral services to victims of crime
Youth Against Violence Line (YAVL)
Youth can call this line if they are in danger, or someone they know is in danger
Vancouver Police Department
The VPD website offers a lot of safety advice and resources for teens and children.
Manitoba
Winnipeg Police Service
The Victim Service Section was established in 1982 to assist victims of crime and/or tragedy and their families by providing support, information, and referrals to community support agencies.
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador
BounceBack
Free skill-building program to help ages 15+ manage low moods, anxiety, or depression. Provides coaches and activities to help you create your self-help journey
Victim services from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Victim Services is a free service offered by the Department of Justice and Public Safety to victims of crime
Northwest Territories
Native Women’s Association of the NWT
Offers victim service programs to victims of crime and/or sudden trauma who may or may not have reported the crime to police or are involved in the criminal justice system.
Nova Scotia
Good2Talk
Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia
211 Nova Scotia
211 Nova Scotia helps victims connect with non-profits and governmental groups who can offer both information and services to victims.
Nunavut
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line
A helpline to support anyone who needs guidance, in particular individuals who are suicidal or are in emotional distress. It was created following a rise in 1989 of young people committing suicide.
Ontario
Good2Talk
Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Victim Support Line
The VSL is a multilingual telephone service that provides information for victims of crime about services available throughout Ontario.
Prince Edward Island
Ontario
PEI Family Violence Prevention Services
Support for victims of physical, sexual, and emotional violence in families on PEI through education, crisis hotline, donations, and shelters.
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
ESPACE
ESPACE focuses on the prevention of all forms of violence against children, providing prevention and awareness workshops.
Marie- Vincent Foundation
This foundation supports children and adolescents who are victims of sexual violence by providing the services they need under one roof.
Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC)
Crime Victims Assistance Centres, or CAVACs, offer any crime victim or witness front-line services.
Saskatchewan
Regina Region Victim Services
Regina Region Victim Services Inc. works with the RCMP to ensure victims of crime have access to information about the crime that has affected them.
Yukon
Government of Yukon
The government of Yukon offers free, voluntary, and confidential services for victims of all crimes.