Type EXPORT Yellowknife Street Services
A Centre for everyone in need, and everyone willing to give
911
Emergency services
Poison Control
1-800-332-1414
Provides poison and drug information services 24/7, toll-free
Family Violence Crisis Line (Toll-free)
1-866-223-7775
24/7 toll-free crisis line
Yellowknife Victim Services (Toll-free)
1-888-459-1114
24/7 toll-free line
Sutherland House Crisis Line
1-877-872-5925
24/7 women’s shelter crisis line in Fort Smith, which anyone can call from anywhere in the NWT for personal problems
NWT Quitline
1-866-286-5099
A confidential 24/7 helpline for people who want to quit smoking
Community Counselling Services
(867) 767-9110
Provides free counseling for people of any age dealing with challenges that impact their mental health, such as stress, grief, and addictions. Same-day services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Child & Family Services
(867) 767-9122
Provides child welfare, early intervention, and parenting support. 24 Hour Phone – (867) 445-1092
Home Base Yellowknife Youth Centre
(867) 766-4673
A resource center for youth ages 15-24 providing individual counseling, addictions programming, and court support.
Rainbow Coalition
(867) 444-7295
Supports all people with a focus on 2SLGBTQQIPAA+ youth concerns and provides groups and programs for youth and adults.
Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
(867) 920-7777
A medical clinic and counseling center.
Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre (Bailey House)
(867) 766-3400
Provides emergency and transitional shelter for men.
Sobering Centre
(867) 873-3272
Offers basic services like bathrooms, showers, and laundry, as well as assistance with goal setting and finding housing, employment, and treatment for those facing homelessness and addictions.
Yellowknife Women’s Society (Housing First)
(867) 447-4661
Offers Housing First programs.
Healthy Family Centre
(867) 767-9118
Provides free programming, support, and home visiting services for families with children up to school age, including those with special needs.
Ambulance / Fire
(867) 873-2222
Emergency services
NWT Help Line
1-800-661-0844
Offers free, anonymous, and confidential support 24/7 for NWT residents. Trained counselors assist with issues like stress, suicidal thoughts, abuse, and addictions
Alison McAteer House
(867) 873-8257
24/7 crisis line in Yellowknife for a women’s shelter that provides crisis support for family violence issues and help with applying for an Emergency Protection Order
Child & Family Services (24-Hour)
(867) 445-1092
For emergency child protection concerns. All calls are confidential
NWT Senior’s Society
1-800-661-0878
Toll-free information line
Community Mental Health and Adult Services
(867) 767-9110
Provides free counseling for people of any age dealing with challenges that impact their mental health, such as stress, grief, and addictions.
Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre
(867) 920-4673
Offers withdrawal management services, social programs (meals, life skills, etc.), and mental health support services.
The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre
(867) 873-2864
Provides counseling and referrals for youth and adults (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) as well as addictions programming.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(867) 444-4230
Holds meetings for anyone who wants to stop drinking.
North of 60 Military Family Resource Centre
(867) 873-0700, ext. 6859
Provides free and confidential short-term counseling, crisis support, and more for military members and their families.
Frame Lake Clinic
(867) 767-9125
A medical clinic and counseling center.
Alison McAteer House
(867) 873-8257
A women’s shelter for those experiencing family violence, and their children.
YWCA NWT
(867) 920-2777
Provides transitional and emergency housing for women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
NWT Disabilities Council
(867) 873-8230 or 1-800-491-8885
Provides information and support about disabilities and related services in the NWT.
Community Counselling Services – Adult Services
(867) 767-9110
Adult services with Brian (ext. 41218) and Hanna (ext. 41219).
RCMP
(867) 669-1111
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
A free, anonymous, and confidential phone counseling service for children and teens 20 and under, available 24/7. You can also text CONNECT to 686868 for support
Yellowknife Victim Services
(867) 920-2978, (867) 873-5509, ext. 229
Supports victims of crime or trauma
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310
Provides 24/7, toll-free, culturally competent support
Government of the Northwest Territories Employee & Family Assistance Program
1-844-880-9142
24/7 toll-free assistance program.
Community Counselling Services – Couples
(867) 767-9110, ext. 41213
Counseling services for couples with Kevin
Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation
(867) 447-1095 or (867) 445-8035
Offers cultural programming and advocacy with a focus on Indigenous health and wellness.
Northern Mosaic
(867) 444-RCYK (444-7295)
An outreach organization that supports queer and trans youth in Yellowknife. Offers the Rainbow Youth Centre and programming for both youth and adults.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
(867) 873-3368
A fellowship for people with a desire to stop compulsive eating.
Canadian Armed Forces Member Assistance Program (MAP)
1-800-268-7708
A free, voluntary, and confidential service for Canadian Forces members and their families to help with personal and emotional stress, family concerns, and addiction issues.
Public Health
(867) 767-9120
Located at the Jan Stirling Building, 4702 Franklin Ave.
Day Shelter
(867) 765-8903
A day shelter facility and services for people facing homelessness and addictions.
Yellowknife Women’s Society (Women’s Centre)
(867) 873-2566
An emergency shelter for women aged 19 and over.
Legal Aid
(867) 767-9361 or 1-844-835-8050
Provides legal assistance to those with limited means.
Jordon’s Principle Coordinator (Dene Nation)
(867) 873-4081 or (867) 765-8887
Veronica Marlowe is the coordinator for the Dene Nation.
Hospital
(867) 669-4111
Stanton Territorial Hospital Switchboard
Family Violence Crisis Line
(867) 873-8257
24/7 crisis line in Yellowknife
Yellowknife Victim Services (After Hours Crisis)
(867) 765-8811
24/7 after-hours crisis line
The National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Provides 24/7 emotional support and crisis counseling for people affected by the residential school experience
Federal Government Employee Assistance Services
1-800-268-7708
24/7 toll-free assistance program
Community Counselling Services – Youth
(867) 767-9110, ext. 41716
Counseling services for youth with Damon.
Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s Community Wellness Program
(867) 920-2925
Offers counseling and referrals for Band members and communities of Ndilo and Dettah.
John Howard Society
(867) 920-4276
Offers community justice programs for youth and adults, including a healing program for men who have used violence.
Native Women’s Association of the NWT
(867) 873-5509
Provides upgrading, life skills, and computer skills training, as well as work placement and Victims Services.
Family Information Line
1-800-866-4546
A 24/7, toll-free national service for military families. Trained counselors offer confidential assistance and can connect callers with resources.
Lynn’s Place
(867) 873-5760
A safe housing building for women who have left a violent relationship or need a stable environment.
Home Base Yellowknife Youth Centre (Youth Housing Program)
(867) 446-9606
Provides housing and tenancy support for youth.
Income Assistance Program / Career Development / Apprenticeship
(867) 767-9356
Located at the North Slave ECE Service Centre.
Safe Ride & Yellowknife Street Outreach Program
(867) 445-7202
The Yellowknife Street Outreach van takes intoxicated, at-risk, or vulnerable people to shelters, home, or a safe place every day from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Community Counselling Services – Methadone
(867) 444-9045
Coordinates the methadone program with Shawna Gilmore.
Community Counselling Services
(867) 767-9110
Provides free counseling for people of any age dealing with challenges that impact their mental health, such as stress, grief, and addictions. Same-day services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Child & Family Services
(867) 767-9122
Provides child welfare, early intervention, and parenting support. 24 Hour Phone – (867) 445-1092
Home Base Yellowknife Youth Centre
(867) 766-4673
A resource center for youth ages 15-24 providing individual counseling, addictions programming, and court support.
Rainbow Coalition
(867) 444-7295
Supports all people with a focus on 2SLGBTQQIPAA+ youth concerns and provides groups and programs for youth and adults.
Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre (Bailey House)
(867) 766-3400
Provides emergency and transitional shelter for men.
Community Mental Health and Adult Services
(867) 767-9110
Provides free counseling for people of any age dealing with challenges that impact their mental health, such as stress, grief, and addictions.
The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre
(867) 873-2864
Provides counseling and referrals for youth and adults (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) as well as addictions programming.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(867) 444-4230
Holds meetings for anyone who wants to stop drinking.
North of 60 Military Family Resource Centre
(867) 873-0700, ext. 6859
Provides free and confidential short-term counseling, crisis support, and more for military members and their families.
Community Counselling Services – Adult Services
(867) 767-9110
Adult services with Brian (ext. 41218) and Hanna (ext. 41219).
Community Counselling Services – Couples
(867) 767-9110, ext. 41213
Counseling services for couples with Kevin
Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation
(867) 447-1095 or (867) 445-8035
Offers cultural programming and advocacy with a focus on Indigenous health and wellness.
Northern Mosaic
(867) 444-RCYK (444-7295)
An outreach organization that supports queer and trans youth in Yellowknife. Offers the Rainbow Youth Centre and programming for both youth and adults.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
(867) 873-3368
A fellowship for people with a desire to stop compulsive eating.
Canadian Armed Forces Member Assistance Program (MAP)
1-800-268-7708
A free, voluntary, and confidential service for Canadian Forces members and their families to help with personal and emotional stress, family concerns, and addiction issues.
Community Counselling Services – Youth
(867) 767-9110, ext. 41716
Counseling services for youth with Damon.
Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s Community Wellness Program
(867) 920-2925
Offers counseling and referrals for Band members and communities of Ndilo and Dettah.
John Howard Society
(867) 920-4276
Offers community justice programs for youth and adults, including a healing program for men who have used violence.
Native Women’s Association of the NWT
(867) 873-5509
Provides upgrading, life skills, and computer skills training, as well as work placement and Victims Services.
Family Information Line
1-800-866-4546
A 24/7, toll-free national service for military families. Trained counselors offer confidential assistance and can connect callers with resources.
Community Counselling Services – Methadone
(867) 444-9045
Coordinates the methadone program with Shawna Gilmore.
Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre (Bailey House)
(867) 766-3400
Provides emergency and transitional shelter for men.
Sobering Centre
(867) 873-3272
Offers basic services like bathrooms, showers, and laundry, as well as assistance with goal setting and finding housing, employment, and treatment for those facing homelessness and addictions.
Alison McAteer House
(867) 873-8257
24/7 crisis line in Yellowknife for a women’s shelter that provides crisis support for family violence issues and help with applying for an Emergency Protection Order
YWCA NWT
(867) 920-2777
Provides transitional and emergency housing for women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Day Shelter
(867) 765-8903
A day shelter facility and services for people facing homelessness and addictions.
Yellowknife Women’s Society (Women’s Centre)
(867) 873-2566
An emergency shelter for women aged 19 and over.
Lynn’s Place
(867) 873-5760
A safe housing building for women who have left a violent relationship or need a stable environment.
Home Base Yellowknife Youth Centre (Youth Housing Program)
(867) 446-9606
Provides housing and tenancy support for youth.
Yellowknife Women’s Society (Housing First)
(867) 447-4661
Offers Housing First programs.
Healthy Family Centre
(867) 767-9118
Provides free programming, support, and home visiting services for families with children up to school age, including those with special needs.
Legal Aid
(867) 767-9361 or 1-844-835-8050
Provides legal assistance to those with limited means.
NWT Disabilities Council
(867) 873-8230 or 1-800-491-8885
Provides information and support about disabilities and related services in the NWT.
Income Assistance Program / Career Development / Apprenticeship
(867) 767-9356
Located at the North Slave ECE Service Centre.
Jordon’s Principle Coordinator (Dene Nation)
(867) 873-4081 or (867) 765-8887
Veronica Marlowe is the coordinator for the Dene Nation.
Safe Ride & Yellowknife Street Outreach Program
(867) 445-7202
The Yellowknife Street Outreach van takes intoxicated, at-risk, or vulnerable people to shelters, home, or a safe place every day from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
911
Emergency services
Poison Control
1-800-332-1414
Provides poison and drug information services 24/7, toll-free
Ambulance / Fire
(867) 873-2222
Emergency services
RCMP
(867) 669-1111
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Hospital
(867) 669-4111
Stanton Territorial Hospital Switchboard
Family Violence Crisis Line (Toll-free)
1-866-223-7775
24/7 toll-free crisis line
Yellowknife Victim Services (Toll-free)
1-888-459-1114
24/7 toll-free line
Sutherland House Crisis Line
1-877-872-5925
24/7 women’s shelter crisis line in Fort Smith, which anyone can call from anywhere in the NWT for personal problems
NWT Quitline
1-866-286-5099
A confidential 24/7 helpline for people who want to quit smoking
NWT Help Line
1-800-661-0844
Offers free, anonymous, and confidential support 24/7 for NWT residents. Trained counselors assist with issues like stress, suicidal thoughts, abuse, and addictions
Alison McAteer House Crisis Line
(867) 873-8257
24/7 crisis line in Yellowknife for a women’s shelter that provides crisis support for family violence issues and help with applying for an Emergency Protection Order
Child & Family Services (24-Hour)
(867) 445-1092
For emergency child protection concerns. All calls are confidential
NWT Senior’s Society
1-800-661-0878
Toll-free information line
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
A free, anonymous, and confidential phone counseling service for children and teens 20 and under, available 24/7. You can also text CONNECT to 686868 for support
Yellowknife Victim Services
(867) 920-2978, (867) 873-5509, ext. 229
Supports victims of crime or trauma
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310
Provides 24/7, toll-free, culturally competent support
Government of the Northwest Territories Employee & Family Assistance Program
1-844-880-9142
24/7 toll-free assistance program.
Yellowknife Victim Services (After Hours Crisis)
(867) 765-8811
24/7 after-hours crisis line
The National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
Provides 24/7 emotional support and crisis counseling for people affected by the residential school experience
Federal Government Employee Assistance Services
1-800-268-7708
24/7 toll-free assistance program
Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
(867) 920-7777
A medical clinic and counseling center.
Frame Lake Clinic
(867) 767-9125
A medical clinic and counseling center.
Public Health
(867) 767-9120
Located at the Jan Stirling Building, 4702 Franklin Ave.