Community support
211 Canada
Find local community and social services, including housing, food, employment and family support.
Find your local 211 ↗ (opens in a new tab)FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
One useful connection can matter.
Independent Canadian resources for different moments in life. Choose the starting point that fits what you need today.
Safety & shelter
ShelterSafe
Find women’s shelters and support services through Women’s Shelters Canada’s directory.
Find shelter support ↗ (opens in a new tab)Crisis support
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
In Canada, call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support, any time of day.
Visit 9-8-8 ↗ (opens in a new tab)Equality & participation
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Explore the Government of Canada’s information on gender equality, inclusion and participation.
Explore the official resources ↗ (opens in a new tab)If you need urgent help
If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services. In Canada, call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support. IAMW does not operate a crisis service.
Resource links lead to independent organisations. Check their current service details, eligibility and privacy information. General resource information is not medical, legal or financial advice.
A small planning experiment
Make room for
your next chapter.
Try our motherhood planning preview: a simple, browser-local checklist to organise questions and everyday support. It is an illustrative tool, with no benefit calculations, purchases or medical recommendations.
Try the planning preview ↗Resource descriptions checked against the linked organisations’ public websites on 6 October 2026.