💜 Local Support Services for Domestic Violence Survivors – North Bay, Ontario
No one should have to face abuse alone. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence in the North Bay area, there is support available. Whether you need immediate shelter, help navigating the legal system, or long-term counselling and recovery resources, the following organizations offer compassionate, confidential, and professional assistance tailored to survivors’ needs.
🏠 Emergency Shelters & Crisis Lines
Nipissing Transition House
Nipissing Transition House provides a 24-hour emergency shelter for women and their children fleeing violence. Services include:
- Safe accommodations
- Crisis counselling
- Outreach and transitional support
- Assistance in English and French
📍 547 John St, North Bay, ON
📞 705‑476‑2429 | TTY: 705‑476‑9503
🌐 nipissingtransitionhouse.com
Ojibway Women’s Lodge
This Indigenous-led shelter provides culturally appropriate, trauma-informed care for women escaping abuse. Services include:
- Emergency shelter
- 24/7 crisis line
- Emotional and safety support
📍 131 Commanda Crescent, North Bay, ON
📞 705‑472‑3321
🌐 ojibwaywomenslodge.ca
🧭 Transitional Support & Legal Help
Crisis Centre North Bay – Community Transitional Housing Program
Supports survivors in rebuilding their lives after escaping abuse. Services include:
- Transitional housing
- Budgeting and life skills coaching
- Safety planning and emotional support
📍 1675 Cassells Street, North Bay, ON
📞 705‑474‑8853
🌐 crisiscentre-nb.on.ca
Family Court Support Worker Program (via Crisis Centre)
Navigating the legal system after abuse can be overwhelming. This program helps survivors through:
- Safety planning
- Preparing court documents (including history of abuse)
- Legal aid referrals
- Court accompaniment
📞 705‑358‑9117
📧 fcsw@ccnorthbay.ca
(Available Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
🏥 Medical & Trauma Support
North Bay Regional Health Centre – Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Available 24/7 through the hospital’s Emergency Department, this centre provides:
- Emergency medical care
- Forensic evidence collection
- STI testing and pregnancy prevention
- Crisis counselling and follow-up referrals
📞 705‑474‑8600 ext. 4478
📧 SADV@nbrhc.on.ca
🌐 nbrhc.on.ca
🛡️ Victim Advocacy & Immediate Support
Victim Services of Nipissing District
Working alongside local police and courts, this organization offers:
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Emotional support after abuse, trauma or crime
- Help navigating next steps and accessing resources
📞 705‑472‑2649
🌐 northbaypolice.ca/victim-services
💛 Specialized Sexual Assault Services
Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre
Amelia Rising supports survivors of sexual violence of all genders with:
- Counselling
- Crisis intervention
- Peer support groups
- Advocacy and referrals to local services
📞 705‑476‑3355 (24/7 Crisis Line)
🌐 ameliarising.ca
🧩 Child & Youth Mental Health Support
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
Hands provides mental health, developmental disability, and navigation services for children, youth, adults, and families across North Bay and the surrounding region LinkedIn+8Northeast Healthline+8Northeast Healthline+8My Health Unit+1Government of British Columbia+1Canada.ca+2Northeast Healthline+2The Family Help Network+2Canada.caGovernment of British Columbia. While not a domestic violence shelter, Hands offers critical supports such as:
- 24/7 mental health crisis line
- Child and youth mental health counselling and therapy
- Clinical navigation, behavioural support, life‑skills coaching, and autism services
- Parenting programs like Triple P and developmental disabilities services for both youth and adults
📞 705‑476‑2293 | Toll‑Free: 1‑800‑668‑8555 | Crisis: 1‑844‑287‑9072
📧 info@handstfhn.ca
📍 391 Oak St. E, North Bay, ON P1B 1A3 (accessible, bilingual English/French) The Family Help Network+6Northeast Healthline+6211 Ontario+6
Hands can play a key role in supporting children and youth impacted by domestic violence—whether directly witnessing abuse or needing post-trauma emotion regulation and resilience-building.
☎️ Provincial & National Hotlines (24/7 Support)
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario): 1‑866‑863‑0511
- Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous): 1‑855‑242‑3310 (supports in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut)
- Kids Help Phone (Youth): Text “CONNECT” to 686868 or call 1‑800‑668‑6868
🌈 Why Hands Matters for Children & Youth
Children who witness or experience violence are at higher risk for emotional trauma, PTSD, behavioural disruptions, and long-term impacts without timely support. Hands delivers specialized programming such as:
- Trauma-responsive counselling and therapy
- Navigation support to access services and systems
- Parenting support to build a safer, nurturing environment
- Autism, developmental, and behavioural interventions
This integrated approach fosters healing and stability during turbulent transitions
✅ Summary Table
| Organization | Role & Services | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Nipissing Transition House | Emergency shelter, crisis counselling, safe housing support | 705‑476‑2429 |
| Ojibway Women’s Lodge | Indigenous-led emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline | 705‑472‑3321 |
| Crisis Centre Transitional Housing | Safety planning, budgeting, transitional housing | 705‑474‑8853 |
| Family Court Support Worker (Crisis Centre) | Legal system prep & accompaniment | 705‑358‑9117 |
| North Bay Regional Health Centre (SADV) | 24/7 medical & forensic care for survivors | 705‑474‑8600 ext. 4478 |
| Victim Services Nipissing District | Emotional support, crisis intervention, referrals | 705‑472‑2649 |
| Amelia Rising | Sexual assault crisis line, counselling, advocacy | 705‑476‑3355 |
| Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca | Child/youth mental health & crisis supports, navigation, developmental services | 705‑476‑2293 / 1‑800‑668‑8555 / 1‑844‑287‑9072 |
💜 You Are Not Alone — Support is Here
If you’re escaping abuse, supporting someone else, or providing care for a child affected by violence, these services offer trauma-informed, nonjudgmental support. From shelter and legal guidance to mental health and developmental services, healing and help are available.
