Intimate Partner Violence – Resources and Supports

Posted on:
February 7, 2025

Support is available across Nova Scotia for anyone experiencing or at risk of intimate partner violence and can be accessed 24/7 by calling the 211 Men’s, Women’s, or All-genders Helplines. You do not need to be experiencing a crisis to call, and someone is always available to listen or help refer you to the services and supports you need. Calls are always anonymous.

If it is an emergency, call 911 right away.

Resources and Supports

If you, a member of your team, or someone you know is struggling, here’s where to get help for domestic violence resources and supports:

·        Domestic Violence Resource Centre

·        https://ns.211.ca/ for a list of services and supports in your community.

·        If you need to stay at a shelter or would like to talk to a counsellor about your situation, you can call or text the THANS provincial toll-free line at 1-855-225- 0220.

·        Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.

·        Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on the website.