Open ProvincesHelp for family violence and victims of crime in Newfoundland and Labrador
Crisis lines, shelters and victim services in Newfoundland and Labrador for people facing family or intimate partner violence, from the official pages.
Where to get help
Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-888-709-7090; Victim Services 709-729-7970; Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-800-726-2743; RNC Intimate Partner Violence Unit 709-729-8000. The province's Violence Prevention Initiative lists shelters by region (for example Iris Kirby House 1-877-753-1492, Cara House 1-877-800-2272, Grace Sparkes House 1-888-774-4957, Hope Haven 1-888-332-0000, Libra House 1-877-896-3014). Some regional pages are old: confirm.
If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 first. Phone numbers were read on official pages of different dates: confirm them. If you can, use a safe phone and know your browser history may be seen. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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