If you are looking at this resource because you or someone you care about may be experiencing abuse, coercion, stalking, sexual violence, or other forms of gender-based violence, you deserve clear information and steady support. This program page from the Manitoba government points to provincial services and funding related to family violence prevention and gender-based violence response. For many people, that can mean more pathways to safety, counseling, advocacy, shelter, and community-based help.

The Manitoba government’s Gender-Based Violence Program page is a public resource that appears to describe provincial support related to family violence prevention and response. The page is hosted by Manitoba’s government and is part of the province’s broader violence-prevention and support system.

Because the page does not, by itself, provide a detailed news-style announcement or a clearly dated update, the safest way to understand it is as a resource and program entry point rather than a single event. In practical terms, it may help connect people to services, funding, and organizations that support survivors.

For someone in a harmful relationship or unsafe situation, government program pages can feel abstract. But they matter because they may be the doorway to:

• crisis support and safety planning
• shelter or emergency housing referrals
• counseling and trauma-informed advocacy
• legal information and court support
• community-based services for women, children, and gender-diverse people
• prevention and education programs

Even when a page is not a direct hotline, it can still help people find the right door to knock on.

This kind of program can affect:

• people experiencing intimate partner violence
• people facing coercive control, stalking, harassment, or threats
• survivors of sexual violence
• women, girls, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people who face gender-based violence
• children and youth exposed to violence at home
• family members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers trying to help safely
• service providers looking for provincial program information

If you are not sure whether what you are experiencing “counts,” it still matters. Fear, control, isolation, monitoring, intimidation, and repeated disrespect can all be signs of abuse.

A provincial gender-based violence program can sometimes mean:

• more coordinated services across communities
• funding for local agencies that provide support
• public information about where to get help
• referrals to culturally specific or specialized services
• prevention efforts in schools, workplaces, and communities

It may also mean that some services are delivered through partner organizations rather than directly by the province. That can be helpful, but it can also make the system feel confusing. You do not need to understand the whole system to ask for help. You only need one safe next step.

If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services now. If calling is unsafe, try to get to a safer place if you can: a neighbor, store, lobby, transit station, hospital, or any public place with people around.

Ask for:

• safety planning
• shelter or emergency housing options
• emotional support
• help documenting abuse if you want that
• legal and court navigation
• support for children or dependents

If you are in Manitoba, you can also look for provincial family violence or gender-based violence services through government and community agencies.

If the person harming you monitors your phone or accounts:

• use a safer device if possible
• clear browser history if that is safe for you
• consider using private browsing only if it does not increase your risk
• write down important numbers on paper and keep them somewhere safe
• use a trusted friend’s phone or a library computer if needed

You do not need to collect evidence if doing so puts you at risk. If it is safe, you might keep:

• photos of injuries or damage
• screenshots of threats or messages
• dates, times, and brief notes about incidents
• copies of important documents

If possible, tell one person you trust what is happening. You can ask them for a code word, a check-in plan, or a place to stay. You do not have to explain everything at once.

Because service availability can change, it is best to use multiple routes if needed:

• Manitoba government family violence / gender-based violence program pages for provincial program information
• local shelters and transition houses for emergency safety and housing support
• sexual assault centers for crisis counseling and advocacy
• community agencies serving Indigenous, newcomer, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and rural communities
• health care providers or hospitals if you need medical care, documentation, or a safe place to talk
• legal aid or victim services for protection orders, custody concerns, or court support

If you are helping someone else, ask what feels safest before taking action. Even well-meant contact can increase risk if the abusive person is monitoring communication.

• You do not have to prove abuse to deserve help.
• Leaving is not always the safest first step.
• It is normal to feel confused, frozen, ashamed, or unsure.
• Abuse often includes cycles of apology, promises, and fear. That does not make it less serious.
• If children are involved, safety planning may need to include school pickup, custody concerns, and trusted adults.
• If you are in a rural or remote area, transportation and privacy may be major barriers; ask about phone, virtual, or outreach options.

This page appears to be a program/resource page, not a detailed announcement with a clear date or a full explanation of service changes. That means:

• the exact services available may depend on local partner agencies
• funding, eligibility, and referral pathways may vary
• the page may not list every support option in one place
• availability can change over time

If the page is hard to understand, that is not your fault. Government resources are often written for systems, not for people in crisis. A support worker, advocate, or trusted helper can often help you interpret it.

If you are reading this while scared, overwhelmed, or trying to stay quiet, please know this: you do not need to solve everything today. Your only job right now is the next safe step. That might be putting your phone down, texting one trusted person, or calling a support line when you can.

You deserve safety, dignity, and support that meets you where you are.

No. Gender-based violence can affect people of many genders, including women, men, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. Some services may be specialized, but help should be accessible to anyone experiencing violence.

No. Many services can help with safety planning, legal information, emotional support, and next steps while you are still at home. Leaving is a personal decision and may not be safe right away.

If someone is controlling, threatening, isolating, monitoring, humiliating, or frightening you, it is worth talking to a support service. You do not need a label to ask for help.

Listen, believe them, and ask what support feels safest. Avoid contacting the abusive person or making plans without their consent unless there is immediate danger.

Start with any trusted local service: a shelter, hospital, community center, legal aid office, or crisis line. They can often help you find the right referral.