Your concern matters

Don't know where to start? Get guidance on how to help safely.

Si prefieres acceder a los servicios en español, avísanos y te pondremos en contacto con un trabajador de apoyo que hable español.

Should I be worried?

If you’re unsure whether intervention is needed, that’s okay. We can help you understand the signs and decide on safe next steps.

How can I offer support?

We’re here to help you support a loved one or friend you’re concerned about, whether they’re experiencing abuse or at risk of being abused. You can reach out through chat, call/text, or email. Everything is confidential and free.

Los servicios están disponibles en español. Si necesitas ayuda en español, comunícalo cuando te pongas en contacto y te conectaremos con un miembro del personal que habla español lo antes posible.

Call

437-223-8565

(solo en inglés)

Text

437-223-8565

437-234-1604

Chat now

We’re here to listen

(solo en inglés)

Email

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What to expect when you reach out

When you reach out, you’ll be connected to a trained professional who can help you navigate this difficult situation. They understand how challenging it is to watch someone you care about potentially experiencing violence.

We’ll work with you to:
– Understand what you’re observing
– Assess safety concerns – theirs and yours
– Plan safe ways to offer support
– Practice what to say (and what to avoid)
– Support you in setting healthy boundaries
– Know when and how to connect them to professional help

You don’t need to be certain abuse is happening to contact us. We’ll help you think through your concerns without judgment. Remember: you can’t control their choices, but you can be a safe person in their life. Being a supportive presence is powerful, even when you can’t fix everything.

Learn to recognize signs, have difficult conversations, and support safely

Looking for resources?

Recognising concerning signs

Learn to identify and help people at risk

Learn to recognize warning signs of intimate partner violence and understand when situations become dangerous. Get practical guidance on talking to someone you’re concerned about, creating safety plans together, and connecting them with professional help while keeping yourself safe.

Understand types of abuse

Learn about different forms of abuse including physical, emotional, financial, and technology abuse. Understand warning signs specific to Indigenous communities and the impacts of historical trauma, with culturally-informed approaches to offering support.

Recognize abuse in 2SLGBTQIA+ relationships

Understand how intimate partner violence affects 2SLGBTQIA+ communities differently, including unique risks like outing threats and barriers to accessing services. Learn inclusive, affirming ways to support 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors while being aware of your own biases.

Support survivors in rural communities

Learn how distance, isolation, and lack of services create unique challenges for rural survivors. Discover practical ways to help including transportation, animal care, and creating safety plans that work in remote areas where police response may be delayed.

Online course: Recognizing abuse and helping safely

Take this free 2-hour interactive course at your own pace to understand gender-based violence, recognize warning signs, and gain confidence to help. Includes video scenarios, quizzes, and direct links to 24/7 support services. Available anytime, for ages 14+.

How to help safely

Support your friend experiencing abuse

Learn practical ways to help a friend in an abusive relationship including what to say, how to help create a safety plan, and what NOT to do. Get specific guidance for supporting someone who isn’t ready to leave.

Understand why people stay

Learn the complex reasons why leaving abuse is so difficult, from fear and financial dependence to love and concern for children. Understand how to support someone’s choices without judgment, even when they decide to stay or return.

Taking care of yourself

Recognize how supporting someone through abuse affects you emotionally, physically, and socially. Learn practical self-care strategies including setting boundaries, managing stress, finding your own support, and knowing when to seek professional help for yourself.