If you are in danger of being abused or harmed or of having your property destroyed, help is available.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Helpful resources
Below are resources you can contact for help, depending on your situation.
Many hotlines offer services translated into over 170 languages.
If you are dealing with government departments, hospitals or 911, you can request a translation service in your primary language to help you communicate your needs.
Many immigration and refugee organizations also offer support in multiple languages. Examples include Calgary Catholic Immigration Services, Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, and Care for Newcomers.
Contact 211 to connect with an organization in your area.
Safely browse online
When you browse online, your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.) keeps a record of the sites you visit. You can take steps so someone else cannot find out what you were searching for.
Use safe exit button
The Safe Exit button on this website allows you to quickly leave this website with minimal record of what you were looking at.
When you click the red button on this page, a new browser tab will open showing you the local weather. The tab you were using to view this website will go to Google.ca. Your history will still show you were on this website, so you may want to also delete your browser history.
Delete browsing history
It is a good idea to only clear the browsing history of the sites you do not want someone else to know about. If you clear all your history, the person causing harm may notice. Learn more by reading an article on How-To Geek’s website.
Browse in incognito, private or secret mode
Each browser allows you to open an incognito or private window. Your history is not recorded when using this window. You can browse privately on your phone, tablet or computer. Learn more by reading an article on Business Insider’s website.