Offered in partnership by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport (CCMHS), this anonymous, confidential, independent service allows people to share and validate their concerns, obtain guidance on required next steps, and get referrals to other resources for follow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Abuse-Free Sport HELPline provides professional listening and referral services by phone and text at 1-888-83-SPORT (77678)<\/strong> and by email at info@abuse-free-sport.ca<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in one of the provinces listed below, we encourage you to directly contact the associated helpline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sport\u2019Aide 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 (parents, coaches, sport organizations, officials and volunteers) who have witnessed violence against young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sport Manitoba takes its commitment to athlete safety very seriously and has established a Sport Support Line managed 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 Support Line can assist you in making that report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Respect 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 to take. The Respect 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth. Kids Help Phone provides counselling and support all issues and topics, including emotional well-being, body issues and questions, bullying and abuse, identity, sex and relationships, school and work, and family and friends. Visit Resources Around Me<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about the services available in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Red Cross is helping build safe communities throughout Canada. They provide a number of services in communities including health services, water safety, first aid education, and prevention of violence, bullying and abuse. You can find what is available in your community here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Canadian government provides a number of services to victims of crime, including emotional support, counselling, advocacy and safety planning. To find a service near you visit their directory<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CASP\u2019s goal is to reduce the suicide rate in Canada and to minimize the consequences of suicidal behaviour. Need Help? Find your local Crisis Centre<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A helpline dedicated to supporting First Nations and Inuit Peoples. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A helpline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The phone line is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nbracquetball.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Abuse-Free-Sport_Helpline_1200x1200ENG-300x300.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Sport Helplines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sport\u2019Aide (Qu\u00e9bec)<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Manitoba Sport Support Line<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Respect Sport Line (Saskatchewan)<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Support Service Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kids Help Phone<\/a><\/em> 1-800-668-6868<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Red Cross Community Services<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Victim Services Government Of Canada<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (CASP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline<\/a><\/em> 1-855-242-3310<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trans Lifeline<\/a><\/em> 1-877-330-6366<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Canadian Centre On Substance Use & Addiction<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n