Need Help with Elder Abuse? You’re Not Alone.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing elder abuse – whether it’s physical, emotional, financial, or neglect – reaching out is the first step towards safety and support. Acting quickly can prevent further harm.
Important: If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police right away.
For non-emergency support, information, and resources, here’s where you can turn across Canada:
Alberta
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council
Seniors Abuse Helpline: Talk to someone 24/7.
Phone: 1-780-454-8888
British Columbia
BC Community Response Networks
Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL): Confidential help line.
Phone: 1-866-299-1011
Manitoba
Safe Suite Program: Need temporary housing due to abuse?
Senior Abuse Support Line: Get info and support.
Phone: 1-888-896-7183
New Brunswick
Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat
New Brunswick Senior Citizens Federation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Elder Abuse Strategy
Ontario
Seniors Safety Line: 24/7 helpline.
Phone: 1-866-299-0008
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Phone: 1-888-489-2287
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
Saskatchewan Elder Abuse Helpline: Support lines by area:
Saskatoon Phone: (306) 933-6200
Prince Albert Phone: (306) 764-1011
Regina Phone: (306) 757-0127
Yukon
Yukon Health and Social Services – Adult Protection Unit
Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, and help is available.
Nunavut
Elders Support Phone Line
1-866-684-5056