If you are experiencing violence at home and are looking for help, contact the NWT Family Violence Shelters. Whether you need a safe space to stay, an Emergency Protection Order or someone to talk to, the 24/7 crisis line is available whenever you need it.
CONTACT:
1-866-223-7775 (toll free)
If you need support, the NWT Help Line offers free support to residents of the Northwest Territories. It is 100% free and confidential. The NWT Help Line also has an option for follow-up calls.
CONTACT:
1-800-661-0844 (toll free)
A free and confidential service offered 24/7, the YWCA NWT Crisis Line offers support, a safe place to stay, and Emergency Protection Orders for those impacted by domestic violence.
CONTACT:
1-867-873-8257 (Yellowknife)
1-866-223-7775 (toll free)
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if you wat to talk, are distressed, have strong emotional reactions and/or are triggered by painful memories. Phone and chat counselling is available in English and French, and on request, phone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktut. Visit their website to live chat with a counsellor or call the following number available 24/7.
CONTACT:
1-855-242-3310
All former Indian Residential School students, regardless of the individual’s status or place of residence in Canada, who attended an Indian Residential School listed in the 2006 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, are eligible to receive services from the Residential Health Support Program. Resolution Health Support Program Services are safe, confidential, respectful and non-judgmental. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling their 24/7 National Crisis Line.
CONTACT:
1-866-925-4419 (toll free)