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Emergency Shelter and Community Support Programs
1-855-676-8515 Office: 905-403-9691 ext 2221
Crisis: 905-403-0864 ; 905-676-8515
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COVID19 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program, Central Intake Line, Emergency Shelter Program, and Community Support and Outreach Program continue without disruption, as well as all support and counselling programs and services; enhanced screening in place using Ontario Ministry of Health Assessment Tool, PPE, and antigen test
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and there dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
- community and client meetings available by phone or online
- sexual violence counselling available by phone or online
- online Anti-Black Racism Sexual Violence Support Group
- 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program 905-403-0864, 905-676-8515, or 1-855-676-8515
- Central Intake Line 905-676-0257 or 1-800-676-0257 for Transitional Housing supports available 9 am-4:30 pm
- for donations, contact Julie Shultz, Development Manager, julie@embrave.ca
- visit website for updates and service information
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
- one-to-one support
- risk assessment and safety planning
- emotional support
- legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
- housing supports
- information and referrals
- problem-solving, advocacy
- shelter access
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and there dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
- capacity 54
- stay up to 4 months
- service provided regardless of geographical location
- referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
- pressuring/convincing
- sexual assault
- childhood sexual abuse
- sexual harassment
- online sexual violence
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
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COVID19
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- continuing to operate during COVID
- comprehensive care that includes crisis support, health and forensic services
- follow up and counselling services will also continue to be provided
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- one-to-one care in a safe, private, secure unit
- assessment, documentation of injuries
- treatment
- safety planning, emotional support
- information concerning medical, legal and counseling options
- follow-up medical care
- free counselling for people who have been referred through the medical services
- counselling at Mississauga Hospital site
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Abuse prevention programs, including one-to-one counselling and therapy groups, intervention and crisis support, education and support services, South Asian Seniors Program, violence against women program, Peel Elder Abuse Support Program, New Beginnings group, Partner Assault Response Program
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Includes individual counselling, group counselling, e-counselling and phone counselling
Regional lead agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Includes individual counselling, group counselling, e-counselling and phone counselling
Regional lead agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
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CFSPD Counselling and Support Services (Mississauga)
Office: 905-897-1644Office: 905-450-1608 ext 112
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COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Crisis: 416-410-8615Crisis: 905-451-4655
Office: 905-795-3500
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COVID-19 - Offices closed to walk-in service -- alternate supports available * call, email or visit EveryMind website for details
Specialized services for families coping with trauma involving sexual abuse or sexual assault * treatment focuses on remediating trauma of sexual abuse or assault, preventing future offences, and supporting family members when sexual abuse among siblings has occurred
Specialized services for families coping with trauma involving sexual abuse or sexual assault * treatment focuses on remediating trauma of sexual abuse or assault, preventing future offences, and supporting family members when sexual abuse among siblings has occurred
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COVID19 Intake by phone and online Zoom meeting; peer support groups available online only; visit website for details
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Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including information and referrals, support groups and presentations
Child Abuse Investigation and Support Site
Child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators
Child, Youth and Parents
Advice and support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers
Gatehouse Adult Support Network
Peer led group support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men's support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Visual Art Therapy
Programs in partnership with Full Circle Therapy Centre; visit website for registration details
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Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including information and referrals, support groups and presentations
Child Abuse Investigation and Support Site
Child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators
Child, Youth and Parents
Advice and support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers
- recognizing signs of abuse
- disclosure
- where to get help
- how to stay safe
- bullying
- healthy relationships
Gatehouse Adult Support Network
Peer led group support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men's support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Visual Art Therapy
Programs in partnership with Full Circle Therapy Centre; visit website for registration details
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COVID-19 -- locations are closed, telephone consultation available for current and new clients
Specialized assessment and treatment services
Specialized assessment and treatment services
- individual, group and family therapy programs for victims of childhood sexual abuse/sexual assault
- assessment and treatment of children under 12 years with sexual behaviour problems
- in partnership with participating Etobicoke/York agencies
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COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Provides a range of culturally appropriate services to various client groups to allow them to make positive changes in their lives
Community Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Services
- confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
- seasonal tax clinic
- tutoring program
- social programs
- summer camp
- youth counselling
- business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
- advocacy for issues with school
- support for substance abuse issues
- individual counselling, support groups
- for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing
- individual counselling, anger management
- monthly speaker forum
- family counselling
- support groups, parenting skill support
Volunteer Opportunities
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Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
Information on the family court process
- individual counselling
- support and accompaniment
- transitional support
- school and community workshops
- computer courses
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
- Action Femmes social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
- self-employment and entrepreneurship
Information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
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COVID19 Shelter open, call for information
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
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Major services:
* identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse
* provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
* for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families
* family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support
* group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
* self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
* also offers Training and Consultation programs
* Trauma Assessments: determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach
* Trauma Treatment: following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy
* Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours
* Risk Assessments/Treatment for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs
* Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment
* identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse
* provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
* for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families
* family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support
* group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
* self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
* also offers Training and Consultation programs
* Trauma Assessments: determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach
* Trauma Treatment: following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy
* Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours
* Risk Assessments/Treatment for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs
* Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment
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COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals, call for details
Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills programs
Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills programs
- capacity 56
- maximum length of stay varies according to need
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COVID19 Mental health supports via phone or video; specialized programs for those who have experienced violence, sexual assault and trauma, and men who abuse
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
- coping skills
- social inclusion
- harm reduction supplies
- care kits
- healthy sexuality clinic
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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How to Find - Help if You Witness or Suspect Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation
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If you witness or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or if a victim comes to you there are agencies in Halton Region that offer help and support services:
Reporting to Police
- Halton Regional Police Service -- call 905-825-4777 and ask for the on-duty Vice unit officer
- Crime Stoppers of Halton -- 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Crisis Support & Counselling
- SAVIS Crisis Line -- 24/7 Crisis line: 905-875-15555
- SAVIS Anti-Human Trafficking Services -- 24/7 Human Trafficking Crisis Support Line 905-483-0472
- Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network -- 1-866-528-7109 for 24/7 telephone counselling
- Distress Centre Halton -- 24/7 Crisis line Oakville 905-849-4541, Burlington 905-681-1488, North Halton 905-877-1211
- COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) -- 24/7 Crisis line 1-877-825-9011
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline -- 1-833-900-1010
Peer Accompaniment or Mobile Support Workers
- SAVIS (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton) -- 905-483-0472
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel Halton -- 905-459-1315 or 905-624-1755
Emergency Shelter and Practical Assistance
- Halton Women's Place -- 905-878-8555 (north Halton), 905-332-7892 (south Halton)
- Salvation Army Lighthouse Emergency Shelter -- 905-339-2918
- Halton Regional Police Service - Victim Services -- 905-825-4777 ext 5239
Health Care Support (sexual assault or abuse) Hospital Emergency Rooms:
- Georgetown Hospital -- 905-873-0111
- Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-632-3737
- Milton District Hospital -- 905-878-2383
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital -- 905-845-2571
- Nina's Place, Regional Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre, Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-336-4116
Support for people younger than 18 or have dependents younger than 18
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COVID19 Open for essential services, providing urgent in-person individual services with heightened screening
Legal services
Information, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women
Family Court Support Worker Program
Information on the family court process, and assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
Individual and group counselling
Language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts
- for counselling, contact central intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234, or email intake@schliferclinic.com
- FCSW program operating remotely and able to assist with family support, safety planning, clients contact intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234 or fcsw@schliferclinic.com if unsafe to call
- group counselling and special programming sessions cancelled until further notice
- call, email or visit BSCC website for details
Legal services
Information, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women
- referrals to lawyers
- assistance with all levels of the justice system
- family and immigration law representation
- Independent Legal Advice for survivors of sexual assault
- community education
- systemic advocacy
Family Court Support Worker Program
Information on the family court process, and assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Individual and group counselling
- mindfulness, trauma support
- referrals to community agencies
- housing transition support for women leaving abusive relationships
- Gardiner Expressive Arts Group for survivors of sexual abuse
Language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts
- includes services for clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
- interpreter training and employment opportunities
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Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills
- capacity 73
- maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
- safe environment
- spiritual care
- recreational events
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- workshops and peer support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- workshops for family and friends of survivors
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COVID19 Virtual program; tablets and art supplies available, contact for details; child care not currently offered
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Expressive Arts support groups; limited child care available, and TTC fare provided
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Expressive Arts support groups; limited child care available, and TTC fare provided
- program locations in South Scarborough and West Central Toronto
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Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
- Individual counselling
- Support and accompaniment
- Transitional support
- School and community workshops
- For all francophone women
- Computer courses
- Sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- Prevention within the community
- Volunteer opportunities
- Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- Accompaniment
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
- Assistance in finding housing
- Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- Computer courses
- Self-employment and entrepreneurship
- Information on the family court process
- Assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- Referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- Safety planning
- Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Sexual Harassment and Assault Resource Exchange Project
1-866-625-5179 Office: 416-597-4900 , press 5
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COVID19 -- office closed for visits, staff working remotely, intake line open
Free confidential service for Ontario workers who have experienced harassment and/or sexual assault in the workplace * legal information and advice, referrals * community outreach
Free confidential service for Ontario workers who have experienced harassment and/or sexual assault in the workplace * legal information and advice, referrals * community outreach
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COVID19
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
416-596-4200
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
416-340-3111
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
416-603-2581
Michael Garron Hospital
825 Coxwell Ave
416-461-8272
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond St
416-360-4000
St. Joseph's Health Care Centre
30 The Queensway
416-530-6000
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Ave
416-480-6100
- call nurses' line before going if possible, 416-323-6366
- emergency room staff and program nurse will decide if patient should be transported to 76 Grenville
- crisis and emotional support
- testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and drugs that may have been used to commit the assault
- emergency contraceptive options
- collection of medical and legal evidence at request of client
- risk assessment and safety planning; referral to community resources
- follow-up services
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
416-596-4200
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
416-340-3111
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
416-603-2581
Michael Garron Hospital
825 Coxwell Ave
416-461-8272
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond St
416-360-4000
St. Joseph's Health Care Centre
30 The Queensway
416-530-6000
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Ave
416-480-6100
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COVID19 - Nurse-staffed 24 hour telephone line available to assist victims/survivors and service providers with service navigation during the COVID19 pandemic; call 1-855-628-7283 or visit website for details, or to find a local Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre in Ontario
Provides representation, leadership and support to 36 hospital-based sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres collaboration in research, education and training activities to establish standardization in service provision
Information on health options and centre locations for victims/survivors of violence
Provides representation, leadership and support to 36 hospital-based sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres collaboration in research, education and training activities to establish standardization in service provision
Information on health options and centre locations for victims/survivors of violence
- direct services for victims/survivors provided by member centres
- online training modules for service providers
- resource library
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Independent Legal Advice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Program
Office: 1-855-226-3904 Visit Website
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Provides four hours of free legal advice to those who qualify by phone or video chat from one or more lawyers on referral list
- service available anytime after assault has occurred
- Does not provide legal representation
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Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape
Office: 416-597-1171Crisis: 416-597-8808
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Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, support and referral * support for families and friends of survivors * support groups * information on alternatives to legal justice system * court support, accompaniment and advocacy program * research, public education, workshops * comprehensive volunteer training * all services confidential * trans-positive environment
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