Searching for Sexual Assault Support

Support services to recent as well as historical or childhood survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse and their families

• 24/7 crisis and support line
• free and confidential service
• individual and group counselling - by phone and secure video (Zoom)
• police, legal, and medical accompaniment
• court advocacy
• public education
• volunteer opportunities and crisis line training

Wait time for individual counselling is currently 9-12 months ; once clients have completed an intake, clients are able to join groups via Zoom, including meditation, yoga, youth survivor's circle, and survivor's circle

Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year

Community Counselling

• intake, assessment, referral
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• professional counselling for a variety of issues including:
  • substance abuse, problem gambling, other addictions
  • anxiety, depression
  • grief/loss
  • anger/emotion management
  • personal stress, self-esteem
  • communication, couple/family conflict, extended family issues
  • separation/divorce, blended family issues
  • abuse/violence, sexual assault/abuse, trauma
  • job stress, workplace violence/conflict
  • school problems
  • balancing work and family life
  • caring for elderly parents

Service is offered in-person at various locations throughout Durham Region, or remotely by phone or video

Partner Assault Response (PAR) (see separate listing)

• mandated structured group program for men and women who have been found and/or pled guilty to domestic violence

Employee Assistance
Available for people whose employers contract with Family Services to provide employee assistance services and supports as part of their employee benefits program

• intake, assessment and referral
• counselling for employees and their family members
• critical incident counselling and support services
• organizational support and wellness seminars for employee groups

Adult Protective Services (see separate listing)

• assessment, information and referral
• service coordination and system navigation
• case management
• advocacy and supportive counseling for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

First Nations and Inuit Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Counselling

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling for children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation and their immediate family

Retired or medically released Canadian Forces personnel and their families

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and employment assistance, addiction counselling and harm reduction, assistance accessing income supports, primary health and mental health supports, life skills activities, and recreation

• capacity 92
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment

Provides free and confidential medical treatment for sexual assault victims of all ages or genders and for individuals experiencing domestic violence (intimate partner abuse). Specially trained Registered Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• emergency health care
• evidence collection and photo documentation
• testing and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV
• emergency contraception
• crisis counseling and referral
• safety planning
• follow up care
• navigation through complex network of systems

Patients can decide if police are involved or not.

24-hour emergency care

• medical assessment and treatment
• crisis intervention, counselling
• forensic documentation and evidence collection
• risk assessment, safety planning
• referral to community resources

Follow up counselling services provided at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, 416-847-4144, see separate listing

Partners with North York General Hospital, see separate listing

COVID19

• Intakes and program sessions being conducted in person following public health guidelines. Remote intakes and programming ongoing and available.
• Main phone (705-743-8331) and confidential voice mail messages are being monitored. All messages will be returned within 5 business days.

Regular Services
Supports a safer community through a wide range of programs to address crime and its causes. Adult and youth services include prevention education, justice reform, advocacy, treatment and aftercare services. Works with community partners including police, justice services and schools.

Community Programs and Services include:

• Aspire Mentorship Program for young adults ages 17-25
• Youth programming including anger management, substance use awareness
• Admin support and space for the Men Supporting Men group

See separate listings for Justice Programs and Services, including:

• Restorative Justice
• Youth Court Support
• Youth Pre-Charge Diversion
• Institutional Services at Warkworth Institution
• Partner Assault Response
• Anger Management
• Caring Dads Program

Guest speakers available.

Offers individual and group counselling as well as advocacy and accompaniment for sexual assault survivors.

• Workshops and individual services are available as needed in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton
• Public education and training opportunities are available upon request
• Public education opportunities for individuals, groups, sports teams, community members, schools
• Support for family members is also available

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Choosing to Change
12 week group program for men who have used abuse in their relationships with female partners and want to end violence in their intimate relationship

Being a Dad Program
8 week group treatment/prevention program for men who have been abusive to their partners, includes focus on effective and caring parenting, and screening and exit interviews

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple, and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs, anger management, mentoring program

Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years

• focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
• in partnership with North York Violence Against Women agencies
• available fall, winter and spring

Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing

• information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
• safety planning and goal setting

Managing Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma

RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse

Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year

• focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation

Women Helping Women Program
Peer support for women in counselling, provided by trained volunteer mentors

• individual support
• community awareness, speakers

Interpreters, including interpreters for women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, as well as those who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking

• certified translations
• interpreter training
• language testing
• language consulting
• social enterprise

Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

COVID19 -- all programs are now online and virtual, computer training available to access all online programs

General Services

• information and referral
• family violence education
• advocacy
• wrap around stabilization services -- referrals to legal, housing, health, immigration
• form filling
• life skills

Essential Pathways to Employment Program (EPE) or Sector Specific Food Service and Hospitality Program (FSHT), 10 week program -- sector-specific hands-on skills training for participants on social assistance

• in-depth skills analysis, action plan development, skills and workplace training, computer training
• childminding and transportation assistance available through Toronto. Employment and Social Services -- see separate entry
• FSHT includes WHIMS and Food handling licensing and 40 hour placement and hands-on-training in the food and hospitality sector

Violence Against Women and Children Program -- open to all who have experienced violence and trauma

• individual counselling for crisis, abuse, assault and trauma
• safety plans
• stress management, assertiveness training
• referral and support for legal issues
• group and one-on-one counselling for youth experiencing any kind of violence including bullying, child abuse, harassment, girl-on-girl violence, date rape
• space for immigrant and refugee youth of colour to explore their cultural identity and sense of belonging in Canada

Islamophobia Support Line, 416-613-8729, helpline@riverdalehub.ca

• confidential support line for women, non-binary people and youth who self-identify as Muslim and have recently experience a hate crime incident
• supportive counselling, referral to other community resources, and information on the reporting process offered Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm

Women in the Garden Project -- for seniors to improve overall health and well being

• healthy cooking, yoga/Tai Chi, mindfulness, workshops on health and nutrition, networking and building friendships

Volunteer and Student Placement Program -- for community colleges, universities and foreign trade professionals, to be placed in programs to build skills and gain experience

• opportunities such as settlement services, counselling support, administration, reception, computer training, gardening, leadership training

Global Pantry catering service, social enterprise

Short-term individual trauma based counselling and family support available by appointment

Resource centre

• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• food programs

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

• home visits for families with children birth-6 years
• auntie approach
• prenatal and postpartum support
• early education support, links to community resources and referrals

Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years

• parenting classes
• prenatal programs
• community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops

Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249

• case management
• peer support
• peer-led support circles
• trauma counselling

Community and Family Wellness Support

• support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
• ending violence and general assistance

Cultural programming

• women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
• Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
• Ojibwe language class
• fitness programs
• cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers

Housing Program

• information and referral
• assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing

Investing in Women's Futures

• self-employment and pre-employment training program
• includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
• dress for success program

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

Emergency shelter for men
Short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Emergency Hostel Program 416-392-5547
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting (capacity 240), with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals

• access to lounge, resource room, computers
• laundry and lockers available

Long Term Program 416-392-5542
Long term accommodation (capacity 134) with 24-hour bed access, includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

O'Neill House Program 416-392-5407
Housing transition program (capacity 50)

Seaton House part of George Street Revitalization and scheduled to close by end of 2022, with residents moved to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-921-1163 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Mental Health Support Line, 647-249-9059
Free, confidential phone or text support, Wed 3 pm-10 pm

Family Life Program
Marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, self-confident women groups, and separation and divorce groups

New Beginnings Ministry
Parish based peer support for bereavement, separation and divorce

Violence Prevention
Woman abuse prevention program, and programs helping men end abuse

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

COVID19 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information

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Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureau

Child, Youth and Family Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessions

Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking

Adult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Group
Group therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapy

Group Therapist Training Program
For professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma

Outreach and Prevention Program
Includes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Virtual mental health support available for women experiencing violence

Options adult and children's case management services available by phone and email Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

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Individual and group counselling, walk-in counselling, information and referral services to individuals and families; specialized services for LGBTQ community, individuals with HIV/AIDS, individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors (including seniors experiencing abuse), sexual abuse survivors, women experiencing abuse, male perpetrators of abuse, separating and divorcing families; advocacy, education, research and community development

Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling and educational programs for those seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions and other issues

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, member agency for Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
• social reform, public education and advocacy

Families in Transition
Planned brief interventions with focus on supporting child adjustment to parental separation, divorce and remarriage , includes individual and family counselling, educational programs, support groups, mediation of parenting plans, and training and consultation for professionals working with changing families

Growing Up Healthy Downtown for children birth-6 years (see separate listing)

Individual and Group Counselling for Women in Abusive Relationships
Individual and group counselling for women who have experienced partner abuse, multilingual services available, including crisis intervention, and programs for children who have witnessed partner abuse

Next Steps Program for Men
Group counselling for men who are or have been abusive to their partners, including alternatives to abusive behaviour, and communication skills

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict; victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Seniors and Caregivers Support (see separate listing)

Call for information on FST services available at partner agencies, including Unison Health and Community Services, Bathurst-Finch Hub (540 Finch Ave), Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub (1527 Victoria Park Ave), Rexdale Community Health Centre (8 Taber Rd), and LAMP Community Health Centre (185 Fifth St) - see separate listings

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Single session, urgent counselling for individuals, couples and families seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions, and other issues

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment;
contact for information or visit website

David Kelley LGBTQ Counselling Program
Short term individual, couple and group counselling for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer

• broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, violence, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, and other issues

David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Program
Short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)

• issues include dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, trauma, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status and impact on sexuality

Sexual health counselling and related medical services, including birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and anonymous HIV testing and counselling * partners welcome * confidential * no Ontario Health Insurance required * schedules for women/trans and men/trans clinics differ -- see Hours above * clinic space limited

Men/Trans-Identified clients -- drop-in for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment * free condoms available * by appointment -- anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * sexuality and safe sex counselling * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up * outreach to bathhouses

Women/Trans-Identified clients -- drop-in for sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment * free condoms available * emergency contraception/Plan B * by appointment -- counselling on safer sex, sexually transmitted infections (STI), birth control, sexuality and healthy relationships * pregnancy testing and counselling * abortion counselling, referral and follow-up * fertility awareness * anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * support for HIV positive women and trans people * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitation

Sexual Violence Counselling
Individual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required

• includes date rape, cyber sexual violence, childhood sexual assault
• volunteer training

Human Trafficking
Counselling, case management, safety planning and intervention

• support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646

Public education and outreach, including workshops and presentations around sexual violence and human trafficking, contact Public Education Coordinator sseeraj@womenssupportnetwork.ca

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, confidential, and non-judgemental walk-in counselling for survivors of past and recent sexual violence, who do not currently have access to a counsellor and/or other supports

Includes:

• sexual harassment
• sexual assault
• commercial sexual exploitation