Ending violence, together
Mission statement
SOS violence conjugale is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help ensure the safety of victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and that of their children throughout Quebec, by offering free, bilingual, anonymous and confidential referral services. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can provide direct access to information, support or shelter.
Our goals
To offer information, awareness, support and referral services that are bilingual, anonymous, free and confidential.
To ensure that victims of IPV and all those affected by this issue have access to resources to address their various needs.
To promote the accessibility of services to all victims and all persons affected by IPV, without distinction, exclusion or preference based on color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political beliefs, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition or disability.
To promote a combined action of the different resources and organizations.
To coordinate the organization's activities with local resources.
To set up and develop complementary services and projects that are in line with the feminist orientation of the organization and to the needs of victims and all individuals affected by IPV.
30 years on the frontline
SOS violence conjugale was established in 1987 to serve as the doorway to all services and resources useful to victims of intimate partner violence. We have since received over 800 000 calls for help.
Frequently asked questions
From 2016 to 2022, demands more than doubled from an average of 25,000 to over 58,000 in 2021-2022. Nearly 80% of calls are from victims who are experiencing a situation of intimate partner violence, but we also receive calls from loved ones, police, doctors, therapists or other workers who are concerned about a victim of conjugal violence or her children.
Address : PoBox 55, Succ. C, Montréal (Québec) H2L 4J7
Phone : 514 728-0023
Fax : 514 728-4247
E-mail: info@sosviolenceconjugale.ca
Claudine Thibaudeau, Social worker
Responsable de la formation et du soutien clinique
514-728-0023 poste 225
cthibaudeau@sosviolenceconjugale.ca
There are many ways to get involved and support our mission!
You can join us on social networks, on Facebook and Instagram, and share our awareness and promotional tools.
You can spread the word about our services by distributing SOS promotional material in your organization, your workplace, your union, your neighbourhood, etc., via our order form.
You can make a donation to SOS or ask your friends for donations on the occasion of your birthday via the Paypal Giving fund platform.
SOS violence conjugale does not currently employ volunteers to work on the helpline. This work involves too many potential dangers and is thus performed only by remunerated workers who receive continuing training. You can still call us and we'll be happy to put you in touch with a resource that is looking for volunteers!
The workers at SOS violence conjugale have various kinds of training related to social studies and community work (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) and are specialized in supporting victims of violence and post-traumatic stress. SOS violence conjugale is fortunate in having an extremely stable team. Many of them have been with us for over 10 years, and some, for over 25 years. In addition to their extensive training and experience, SOS Violence conjugale workers are women who are very concerned about the issues and the difficulties facing victims of conjugal violence and are committed to helping every caller. Every situation is unique and every call is important to us.
If you want to join our team, are completely (or almost) bilingual and live in the Montreal area, feel free to send us your resume at info@sosviolenceconjugale.ca.