Here are some crisis lines and resources specifically for Indigenous women and children in Canada dealing with domestic violence:

Talk4Healing: A culturally grounded helpline for Indigenous women in Ontario, available in 14 languages. Call or text 1-855-554-HEAL (4325). Services include counseling, safety planning, and referrals to local resources.

Hope for Wellness Help Line: Provides immediate crisis intervention and counseling for Indigenous people. Call 1-855-242-3310 or use the online chat at Hope for Wellness.

Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) Support Line: Provides advocacy and support for Indigenous women.
Website: nwac.ca

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: Offers crisis support for women in Ontario experiencing violence. Call 1-866-863-0511. TTY services are also available at 1-866-863-7868.

Fem’aide: Provides services in French for women in Ontario who have experienced gender-based violence. Call 1-877-336-2433.

BC Women's Transition House: Call their Indigenous women-focused services at 1-877-392-7583 for support in British Columbia.

YWCA NWT Crisis Line: For women in the Northwest Territories, call 1-866-223-7775.

LGBT National Hotline: Provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals, including online chat.
Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Website: lgbthotline.org

WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre: Focuses on support for women and LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-877-392-7583
Website: wavaw.ca

Provincial Lines:

  • Nova Scotia: 1-902-429-8167

  • Manitoba: 1-877-977-0007

  • Quebec: 1-800-363-9010 (SOS Violence Conjugale)

    Kids Help Phone: Offers 24/7 multilingual support for youth, including text and online chat services.
    Phone: 1-800-668-6868
    Text: 686868
    Website: kidshelpphone.ca

    Salal 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line: Provides support for women, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous individuals experiencing violence.
    Phone: 604-255-6344

    Fem’aide (Francophone Women): For Francophone women in Ontario facing violence.
    Phone: 1-877-336-2433
    Website: femaide.ca

These lines offer confidential, 24/7 support, and many are specifically designed for Indigenous communities to ensure culturally appropriate care. If you're aware of someone in immediate danger, contacting local emergency services is also critical.