Topic Overview

Use one of the following resources if you are or know of a parent or caregiver having trouble controlling angry feelings. Actions done in moments of anger can be harmful and abusive.

• National Clearinghouse on Family Violence. Call for a referral to services offered in your area: 1-800-267-1291 or (613) 957-2938.
• Parents Anonymous. Self-help groups serving parents under stress as well as abused children are available throughout Canada, Europe and the United States. To locate a group in your area, check the listings in your phone book under Parents Anonymous.
• Social service departments. Many social service agencies involved with child abuse investigation also offer services to parents under stress. Agencies are listed in the phone book, usually under provincial services.
• Childhelp Line. The Childhelp line serves Canada and the United States to provide referrals and counselling at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).
• Kids' Help Phone. Call for services offered in your area: 1-800-668-6868.

Alberta hotlines

• Government of Alberta: Family Violence Prevention
  • Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 (no area code required, toll-free 24/7 in Alberta)
  • Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323 (no area code required, toll-free 24/7 in Alberta)
  • www.child.alberta.ca/home/593.cfm

British Columbia hotlines

• Child Abuse Prevention Website: Helpline
  • 310-1234 (no area code required, toll-free in British Columbia)
  • www.safekidsbc.ca/helpline.htm

Saskatchewan hotlines

• Government of Saskatchewan: Child Protection
  • Go to www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/child-protection.pdf for a list of local child protection offices and their contact information.
  • www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/child-protection