Get help now
If you are in danger now, call 911.
You are not alone, and what you are feeling is a normal reaction. Support is free and confidential in every province and territory. You do not need to have reported the crime to ask for help from most victim services.
Crisis lines
- 988. Suicide Crisis Helpline. Call or text 988, any time, free.
- 211. 211 connects you to local community and social services. Call or text 211, or visit 211.ca.
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. A national organization that supports victims of crime and their families.
Victim services and financial help by province and territory
Each province and territory runs its own victim services and, in most places, a program that can help with costs such as counselling, lost income, and medical expenses. Rules and deadlines differ, so check the official page for your area.
Official links last checked on 2026-11-13.
British Columbia
Victim services: Victims of Crime, Province of British Columbia
Financial help and compensation: Crime Victim Assistance Program
Alberta
Victim services: Programs for victims of crime
Financial help and compensation: Victims of Crime Assistance Program
Saskatchewan
Victim services: Victims of Crime and Abuse
Financial help and compensation: Victims Compensation Program (information for victims)
Manitoba
Victim services: Manitoba Justice Victim Services
Financial help and compensation: Compensation for Victims of Crime Program
Ontario
Victim services: Connect with supports for survivors of violence (includes the Victim Support Line)
Financial help and compensation: Victim Services in Ontario (programs, directory, and Victim Support Line)
In Ontario, financial help for victims of violent crime is arranged through local victim service providers. Call the Victim Support Line at 1-888-579-2888 to be connected.
Quebec
Victim services: Support for crime victims (Gouvernement du Québec)
Financial help and compensation: IVAC (Crime Victims Compensation)
New Brunswick
Victim services: Victim Services, Government of New Brunswick
Financial help and compensation: Victims of Crime: Compensation
Nova Scotia
Victim services: Department of Justice Victim Services
Financial help and compensation: Criminal Injuries Counselling Program
Nova Scotia covers professional counselling for victims of violent crime. It does not pay other costs.
Prince Edward Island
Victim services: Victim Services
Financial help and compensation: Criminal Injuries Compensation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Victim services: Victim Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Financial help and compensation: No separate compensation program
Newfoundland and Labrador does not have a victim compensation program. Victim Services offers information and short-term support.
Yukon
Victim services: Find out about Victim Services
Financial help and compensation: Emergency financial help for a victim of crime
Yukon does not have a compensation fund. Help is limited to urgent needs, arranged through Victim Services.
Northwest Territories
Victim services: Victim Services, Government of the Northwest Territories
Financial help and compensation: Victims of Crime Emergency Fund (on the Victim Services page)
The Northwest Territories does not have a compensation program. The emergency fund gives limited help with urgent needs after a serious violent crime.
Nunavut
Victim services: Victim Services, Government of Nunavut
Financial help and compensation: No separate compensation program
Nunavut does not list a separate compensation program. Victim Services can help eligible victims with financial assistance. Contact them through the page above.