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Manitoba-Based Resources & Helplines
Helplines Click here to view Manitoba-based helplines
Province of Manitoba Domestic Violence Information and Crisis Line
Call 1-877-977-0007 or text 204-792-5302 or 204-805-6682
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Call 1-888-292-7565
Klinic 24/7 Crisis Line
Call 1-888-322-3019
Resources Click here to view Manitoba-based resources
Province of Manitoba: Clare’s Law
In Manitoba, the Disclosure to Protect Against Intimate Partner Violence Act (also known as Clare’s Law) provides pathways to help people stay safe in their relationships. If someone is worried that a current or former intimate/ romantic partner may have a history of domestic violence, they can apply to find out if that person has a known history of violent or abusive behaviour. This information can help them make safer, more informed choices.
Click here to apply for or learn more about Clare’s Law.
Province of Manitoba: Staying Safe Guide
Information on creating a safety plan when experiencing or fleeing intimate partner violence
Click here to view the Staying Safe page.
Province of Manitoba: Healthy Relationships for LGBTTQ* People
Information on what violence and abuse can look like in 2STLGBQIA+ relationships. The webpage includes information sheets specific to lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, and transgender people.
Click here to view the Healthy Relationships for LGBTTQ* People page.
Manitoba Association for Women’s Shelters
Provides information related to shelters and services in Manitoba.
Click here to view the Manitoba Association for Women’s Shelters website.
Huddle Manitoba
Huddle hubs provide services for youth up to 29. You can find the hub closest to you by visiting their website.
National Resources & Helplines
Helplines
Click here to view national helplines
Kids Help Phone
A resource for folks up to 29 years old; also offers online messaging through their website.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
RISEUP – A Program of Kids Help Phone
Canada-wide, 24/7 bilingual mental health support for African, Caribbean, and Black youth.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text RISE to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Trans Lifeline
A phone-in crisis line run by and for trans individuals.
Call 1-877-330-6366 or click here to visit TransLifeLine.org.
LGBT National Help Centre
A peer support center providing resources, education, and support. Support can be accessed through online chat or call lines. They have support lines for General Support, Coming Out, Youth, and Seniors.
Click here to visit LGBTHotLine.org.
Hope for Wellness
A crisis line or live chat for Indigenous people in Canada. Phone counselling available in: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Call 1-855-242-3310 or click here to visit HopeForWellness.ca.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A helpline for folks dealing with thoughts of suicide or for those who are worried about someone else.
Call or text 9-8-8.
Resources Click here to view national resources
Shelter Safe
ShelterSafe.ca allows you to quickly identify a shelter in a specific geographic area along with its 24-hour emergency phone number. Shelter Safe provides a clickable map where you can use filters to specify needs such as gender-inclusive policies, accessibility, pets, and children’s programming.
Click here to visit ShelterSafe.ca.
YWCA Canada
A national group working to end gender-based violence, often with options for emergency housing. The website includes a tool to help find your closest YWCA.
Click here to visit YWCACanada.ca.
LGBT Near Me
A database to help find 2S/LGBTQIA+ resources and supports local to you.
Province of Manitoba Domestic Violence Information and Crisis Line
Call 1-877-977-0007 or text 204-792-5302 or 204-805-6682
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Call 1-888-292-7565
Klinic 24/7 Crisis Line
Call 1-888-322-3019
Click here to view Manitoba-based resources
Province of Manitoba: Clare’s Law
In Manitoba, the Disclosure to Protect Against Intimate Partner Violence Act (also known as Clare’s Law) provides pathways to help people stay safe in their relationships. If someone is worried that a current or former intimate/ romantic partner may have a history of domestic violence, they can apply to find out if that person has a known history of violent or abusive behaviour. This information can help them make safer, more informed choices.
Click here to apply for or learn more about Clare’s Law.
Province of Manitoba: Staying Safe Guide
Information on creating a safety plan when experiencing or fleeing intimate partner violence
Click here to view the Staying Safe page.
Province of Manitoba: Healthy Relationships for LGBTTQ* People
Information on what violence and abuse can look like in 2STLGBQIA+ relationships. The webpage includes information sheets specific to lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit, and transgender people.
Click here to view the Healthy Relationships for LGBTTQ* People page.
Manitoba Association for Women’s Shelters
Provides information related to shelters and services in Manitoba.
Click here to view the Manitoba Association for Women’s Shelters website.
Huddle Manitoba
Huddle hubs provide services for youth up to 29. You can find the hub closest to you by visiting their website.
National Resources & Helplines
Helplines
Click here to view national helplines
Kids Help Phone
A resource for folks up to 29 years old; also offers online messaging through their website.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
RISEUP – A Program of Kids Help Phone
Canada-wide, 24/7 bilingual mental health support for African, Caribbean, and Black youth.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text RISE to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Trans Lifeline
A phone-in crisis line run by and for trans individuals.
Call 1-877-330-6366 or click here to visit TransLifeLine.org.
LGBT National Help Centre
A peer support center providing resources, education, and support. Support can be accessed through online chat or call lines. They have support lines for General Support, Coming Out, Youth, and Seniors.
Click here to visit LGBTHotLine.org.
Hope for Wellness
A crisis line or live chat for Indigenous people in Canada. Phone counselling available in: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Call 1-855-242-3310 or click here to visit HopeForWellness.ca.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A helpline for folks dealing with thoughts of suicide or for those who are worried about someone else.
Call or text 9-8-8.
Resources Click here to view national resources
Shelter Safe
ShelterSafe.ca allows you to quickly identify a shelter in a specific geographic area along with its 24-hour emergency phone number. Shelter Safe provides a clickable map where you can use filters to specify needs such as gender-inclusive policies, accessibility, pets, and children’s programming.
Click here to visit ShelterSafe.ca.
YWCA Canada
A national group working to end gender-based violence, often with options for emergency housing. The website includes a tool to help find your closest YWCA.
Click here to visit YWCACanada.ca.
LGBT Near Me
A database to help find 2S/LGBTQIA+ resources and supports local to you.
Kids Help Phone
A resource for folks up to 29 years old; also offers online messaging through their website.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
RISEUP – A Program of Kids Help Phone
Canada-wide, 24/7 bilingual mental health support for African, Caribbean, and Black youth.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text RISE to 686868, or click here to visit KidsHelpPhone.ca.
Trans Lifeline
A phone-in crisis line run by and for trans individuals.
Call 1-877-330-6366 or click here to visit TransLifeLine.org.
LGBT National Help Centre
A peer support center providing resources, education, and support. Support can be accessed through online chat or call lines. They have support lines for General Support, Coming Out, Youth, and Seniors.
Click here to visit LGBTHotLine.org.
Hope for Wellness
A crisis line or live chat for Indigenous people in Canada. Phone counselling available in: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Call 1-855-242-3310 or click here to visit HopeForWellness.ca.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A helpline for folks dealing with thoughts of suicide or for those who are worried about someone else.
Call or text 9-8-8.
Click here to view national resources
Shelter Safe
ShelterSafe.ca allows you to quickly identify a shelter in a specific geographic area along with its 24-hour emergency phone number. Shelter Safe provides a clickable map where you can use filters to specify needs such as gender-inclusive policies, accessibility, pets, and children’s programming.
Click here to visit ShelterSafe.ca.
YWCA Canada
A national group working to end gender-based violence, often with options for emergency housing. The website includes a tool to help find your closest YWCA.
Click here to visit YWCACanada.ca.
LGBT Near Me
A database to help find 2S/LGBTQIA+ resources and supports local to you.
Zine
Flags
We collaborated with local 2STLGBQIA+ youth in the Westman region to create this zine, Flags, which features tips and resources for safer dating.
Printing Instructions Click here to view instructions to print the zine as a booklet
- Click the thumbnail above to view the zine, and download or save the file.
- Open the file, and in view settings, select “Two-page view” and “Show cover page” as circled in orange:
- Open the Print window, and in the page settings, select “Booklet” and in Booklet subset select “Both sides,” and adjust “Sheets from” to say 1 to 9. In Binding, select “Left” as the side. Under Orientation, select “Portrait” and “Auto-rotate images within each sheet,” as circled in blue:
- Click the thumbnail above to view the zine, and download or save the file.
- Open the file, and in view settings, select “Two-page view” and “Show cover page” as circled in orange:
- Open the Print window, and in the page settings, select “Booklet” and in Booklet subset select “Both sides,” and adjust “Sheets from” to say 1 to 9. In Binding, select “Left” as the side. Under Orientation, select “Portrait” and “Auto-rotate images within each sheet,” as circled in blue:
This resource was generously funded by:
