Abuse-Free Sport Helpline
The Abuse-Free Sport Helpline is no longer in service due to loss of funding from the Government of Canada.
Are you in crisis?
For all urgent situations requiring immediate intervention, contact:
- Police: 9-1-1
- Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 (In Quebec: 1-866-277-3553)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Looking for a crisis resource near you? Local Resources & Support
Need emergency help while traveling abroad as Canadian team member?
Global Affairs Canada can direct you to trusted local resources:
- sos@international.gc.ca
- Call direct or collect : 1-613-996-8885
- WhatsApp : +1-613-909-8881
- SMS : 1-613-686-3658
PROVINCIAL / TERRITORIAL HELPLINES
Sport’Aide
Sport’Aide is an independent, non-profit organization which offers guidance, support and orientation services for young athletes, but also to the various players in the sporting world (e.g., parents, coaches, sport organizations, officials and volunteers) who have witnessed violence against young people.
Safe Sport Line
Sport Manitoba takes its commitment to athlete safety very seriously and has established a Safe Sport Line 365 days of the year to ensure community members participating in sport have an appropriate outlet to report abuse. In Manitoba, the law requires that anyone who suspects a child may be in danger must report their concerns. The Safe Sport line can assist you in filing that report.
Sask Sport Resource Line
The Sask Sport Resource Line (including E-Support service) provides information, bilingual support, resources and referrals for sport in Saskatchewan regarding possible bullying, abuse, harassment, discrimination or hazing. This confidential and anonymous resource, operating 365 days of the year from 9 am to 9 pm, is intended to assist callers in determining the most appropriate course of action. The Sask Sport Resource Line staff is qualified to handle calls regarding child and youth maltreatment (national/provincial child and youth protection laws) and organization-specific risk management and dispute resolution models.
www.sasksport.ca/programs-education/respect-in-sport/sask-sport-resource-line
OTHER RESOURCES
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| Situation described meets definition of a criminal act or suggests that someone is in immediate danger | Local Police | 911 |
| Suicidal thoughts/Self-Harm | Canada Suicide Prevention Service | 988 1-833-456-4566 |
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Victim or potential victim is not in immediate danger but is underaged Obligations to file a report with the youth protection service when:
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Canadian Centre for Child Protection (they will refer to local police and or Provincial /Territorial Child Protection services if they deem appropriate) https://www.protectchildren.ca/en/report-concern/concerned-contact/
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1-800-532-9135 |
| Youth Assistance |
Kids Help Phone Cybertip! |
1-800-668-6868 1-866-658-9022 |
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| The CCES administer the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) through the application of the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) rules for federally funded, national level sport organizations. | CCES Canadian Safe Sport Program |
https://cces.ca/canadian-safe-sport-program Email: safesport@cces.ca 1-866-971-2777(CSSP) |
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Need emergency help while traveling abroad as Canadian team member |
1-613-996-8885 WhatsApp : +1-613-909-8881 SMS : 1-613-686-3658 |
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Alpine Canada |
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Archery Canada |
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Athletics Canada |
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Badminton Canada |
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Baseball Canada |
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Basketball Canada |
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Biathlon Canada |
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Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton |
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Boccia Canada |
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Boxing Canada |
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Bowls Canada |
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Bowling 5 and 10 pins |
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Broomball Canada |
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Canada Artistic Swimming |
https://artisticswimming.ca/safe-sport/reporting-and-resolution-framework/ |
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Canada Skateboard |
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Canada Snowboard |
https://www.canadasnowboard.ca/en/about/Safesport/reportingandresolution/ |
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Canada Soccer |
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Canadian Blind Sport Association |
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Canoe Kayak Canada |
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Climbing Canada |
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Cricket Canada |
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Curling Canada |
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Cycling Canada |
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DanceSport Canada |
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Diving Canada |
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Equestrian Canada |
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Fencing Canada |
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Field Hockey Canada |
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Football Canada |
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Freestyle Canada |
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Golf Canada |
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Gymnastic Canada |
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Ice Hockey Canada |
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Judo Canada |
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Karate Canada |
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Lacrosse Canada |
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Luge Canada |
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Nordiq Canada |
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Pentathlon Canada |
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Racquetball Canada |
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Ringuette Canada |
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Rowing Canada |
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Rugby Canada |
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Sail Canada |
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Shooting Federation of Canada |
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Skate Canada |
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Ski Jumping Canada |
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Softball Canada |
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Speed Skating Canada |
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Squash Canada |
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Surf Canada |
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Swimming Canada |
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Table Tennis Canada |
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Taekwondo Canada |
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Tennis Canada |
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Triathlon Canada |
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Volleyball Canada |
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Water Polo Canada |
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Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada |
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Weightlifting Canada |
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Wheelchair Basketball |
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Wheelchair Rugby |
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Wrestling |
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Alberta |
https://albertasport.ca/safe-sport/
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British Columbia |
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Manitoba |
1-833-656-7233(SAFE)
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New-Brunswick |
https://www.sportnb.com/safety-in-sport/
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Newfoundland and Labrador |
https://sportnl.ca/programs-services/safety-in-sport/
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Northwest Territories |
https://www.sportnorth.com/about/help-lines
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Nova-Scotia |
https://sportnovascotia.ca/safe-sport-resources/
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Nunavut |
https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/sport-and-recreation
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Ontario |
https://www.ontario.ca/page/sport-and-recreation
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Prince-Edward Island |
https://sportpei.pe.ca/safe-sport-training/
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Quebec |
* not available in english |
French 1-833-211-2433 https://sportaide.ca/signaler-fait-la-difference-2/
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Saskatchewan |
Phone: 1-888-329-4009 Text: 1-306-717-9636 Email: help@resourceline.ca
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| Situation occurred in a university or college sport setting, in a USports or CCAA competition, or alleges a serious code of conduct violation against a staff member, board member, volunteer, coach, athlete, etc. of such organization. |
Athletic Director of the institution or (if this person is targeted by the complaint or if appearance of conflict of interest), the institution’s ombuds office, other complaint mechanism or relevant service. |
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211 |
211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one. |
Phone: 211 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous |
These organizations provide mutual support groups, in any part of Canada, for people recovering from substance use disorders. |
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Al-Anon & Alateen |
This organization provide information and support for the family members and friends. |
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Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport |
This organization offer specialized mental health services that take into consideration both risk and protective factors related to sport, performance and overall life. |
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National Eating Disorder Information Centre |
National Eating Disorder Information Centre provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadian affected by eating disorders. |
Phone: 1-866-633-4220 Email: nedic@uhn.ca |
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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention |
Ce service fournit un répertoire d’organismes offrant des services de crise en cas de suicide, de soutien cas de deuil et de soutien en matière de santé mentale. Il est possible de chercher des services/ressources par type, ainsi que par provinces/territoires. |
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If individual subject of your concern is a paid employee (falling under the umbrella of labour standards) there are recourses under the employment law of province or territory. |
Provincial Labour standards organizations |
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If individual subject of your concern is a volunteer, most labour standards do not apply to unpaid interns or other volunteers, although human rights codes do apply. |
Canadian Human Rights Commission: |
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Seeking legal advice |
Legal aid (not sport specific): https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/gov-gouv/aid-aide/index.html SDRCC pro bono & lawyers list: http://www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca/eng/probonoprogram http://www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca/eng/lawyers |
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