Are you in Crisis?

Are you in crisis?

If you are experiencing domestic violence, there is help.

Read this resource developed in partnership with the Today Family Violence Help Centre for steps and advice to keep you, your children, and your pets safe.

If the threat of danger is immediate: Call 911.

Try to give the police your name, address and phone number. Provide as much additional information as circumstances allow.

Let them know if:
  • your life is in danger.
  • you are injured and will need an ambulance.
  • there are weapons being used and if so, what type.
  • there are drugs and/or alcohol involved.
  • there are children (or others) present in the home.
  • there is a history of violence.
  • there is a protection order, peace bond or restraining order in effect.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, but the threat is not immediate:

Call the following Distress & Crisis Lines:

Try to give the police your name, address and phone number. Provide as much additional information as circumstances allow.

  • Edmonton Police Complaint Line: 780-423-4567
  • Alberta 24-Hour Mental Health Line: 1-877-303-2642
  • CMHA Edmonton 24-Hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357
  • Edmonton Sexual Assault Centre 24-Hour Crisis Line: 780-423-4121
  • Alberta ONE LINE for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000
  • Access 24/7 Addiction & Mental Health Services: 780-424-2424
  • Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868
  • Child Abuse Hot Line: 1-800-387-5437
  • Teens Helping Teens: 780-428-8336
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010

If you need information and resources on domestic violence:

If you need affordable, accessible counselling services to help break the cycle of violence:

If you need assistance with birth control prescriptions, testing, and abortion services:

Download and print our comprehensive Resource List: