Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline

Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Hotline

Programs

Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline

Men's Resource Line

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter

Child, Youth and Family Therapy

Court Program

Community Services Counselling

Healthy Relationships Program

Men’s Counselling Service

Take a Stand Initiative

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The Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline is often the first contact for people reaching out for support. Our Helpline counsellors answer the phone 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. They provide counselling, safety planning, referrals and information in multiple languages.

Last year (March 2022 – March 2023), the Helpline received over 16,000 calls. This included thousands of requests to stay at the Emergency Shelter and gain access to other programs provided by FearIsNotLove.

A Helpline counsellor provides FREE of charge:

  • Help and support
  • Counselling
  • Escape and Safety planning
  • Information and referrals
  • Intake into the Emergency Shelter
  • Intake for other programs provided at FearIsNotLove
  • Support in leaving an abusive partner
  • Support to be safe while with an abusive partner
  • Parenting support
  • Help for men who want to stop being abusive

Call

403.234.7233 (SAFE)
1.866.606.7233 (SAFE)

If you’re in danger, please call 911

Connect Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline: 403.234.SAFE (7233), text 403.604.6689 or email help@fearisnotlove.ca
Toll-free: 1-866-606.SAFE (7233)
TTY: 403.262.2768

Services

24HR Support

Details

Launched in 2001

Received 16,040 calls last year

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