Helplines
1-866-925-5454 or 2-1-1; available 24 hours a day.
A free, confidential, & anonymous helpline providing professional counselling to post-secondary students in Ontario
1-800-810-0180; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A helpline that provides crisis support for survivors of relationship and sexual violence in Peel Region.
1–800–268–9688 (Toll-Free); 647–694–4275 (Text) or online chat Sunday to Friday from 4:00PM to 9:30PM
A confidential and inclusive peer support service for *2SLGBTQ+ youth (under the age of 29) in Ontario.
1-877-330-6366
24/7 Confidential hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
Counselling and Support Services
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape
416-597-8808; available 24 hours a day.
A confidential community support group that can provide referrals, information and resources. They can also offer a support group or one-on-one counseling. A crisis line can provide support and information anonymously, 24 hours a day.
416-595-9618
The David Kelley Services Program provides counselling and partner Assault Response services specific to LGBTQ+ communities.
Catholic Family Services of Toronto
416-222-0048
Catholic Family Services of Toronto provides transition housing and support programs, peer support for women in counselling, closed abused treatment groups, and group programming.
416-392-6874
The 519 provides trauma-informed counselling services for LGBTQ+ communities; support groups for women, non-binary, and two-spirit folks who have experienced violence; and other supports for LGBTQ+ communities.
905-668-9200 (Crisis & Support Line); 905-444-9672 ext. 21 (General Information)
Durham Rape Crisis Centre provides individual and group counselling for women who have experienced sexual violence, and counselling for support people of survivors.
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton
905-825-3622
SAVIS provides 24-hour support to all survivors of violence, as well as counselling services and anti-human trafficking support services.
Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton & Area (SACHA)
905-525-4162 (Support Line); 905-525-4573 (Office)
SACHA provides counselling to survivors of sexual violence as well as a 24-hour support line.
416-255-5900, email contact preferred to the Program Assistant at karen@thegatehouse.org to schedule an intake
The Gatehouse offers counselling, support groups, and community resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Treatment Centres
905-848-7580 ext. 2548; available 24 hours a day. Location: Trillium Health Centre 100 Queensway West, Mississauga
Chantel’s Place is a partner in an Ontario network of sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres. All services are free and individuals can obtain a physical examination, an assessment and treatment of injuries, medication to present or limit the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection or HIV.
The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre at Women’s College Hospital
416-323-6040
The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC) available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is a comprehensive service that assists women, men, and trans people who are victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic/intimate partner violence.
Additional resources for Peel Region (Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon- including Orangeville) are also available.
Find other local sexual assault centres in Ontario.
Female-Identifying / Gender Non-Binary Resources
1-866-863-0511; available 24 hours a day, in 200 languages.
A free, anonymous and confidential crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
Crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals provided 365 days a year.
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
416-323-9149
The Barbra Schlifer Commemmorative Clinic provides trauma-informed group or individual counselling programs, as well as legal services to women who have experienced violence and abuse.
416-746-3701 (Crisis); 416-746-3716 (TTY Line)
Ernestine's Women's Shelter is an emergency shelter providing crisis intervention and holistic support to women and children experiencing violence.
416.533.8538; 416.533.3736 (TTY); Text 647-370-8300 (Text) to access 24-hour crisis line in over 170 languages.
An organization that provides women and children with a safe haven from domestic violence.
Male-Identifying Resources
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
1-866-887-0015; available 24 hours a day.
Immediate crisis and referral services in Ontario for male survivors of sexual abuse. Referrals to counselling, peer support and other community agencies.
416-595-9618 to contact the Service Access Unit; 1-866-887-0015 for a toll-free, 24/7 crisis line
Provides counselling services for male survivors of sexual abuse.
613-482-9363
A clinic that provides counselling and psychotherapeutic services for men with a goal of maintaining emotional integrity.
Indigenous Resources
First Nations and Inuit Mental Health and Wellness
1-888-242-3310 or online chat at Hope for Wellness; open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Contact the Toll-Free First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness.
1-855-554-HEAL (4325) or online chat; available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week with services in English, Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree.
Free and culturally safe telephone helpline for Indigenous women living in Ontario.
Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto
416-963-9963
NWRCT is community-based and offers culturally relevant services such as legal and health service.
Bekaadendang (Being peaceful)- Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
416-969-8510
A multi-service agency that provides trauma-informed counselling, intensive case management, and service coordination for Indigenous community in Toronto.
Under 18 Years of Age
The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program at SickKids
416-813-6275
A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals at the hospital who offer support to children, teenagers, and family members who may have been maltreated.
Friends & Family of Survivors
A Guide for Friends and Family of Survivors of Sexual Assault
A resource that helps friends and family of survivors better undertand the effects of sexual violence, addressing disclosures, and engaging in self-care following an assault.
Dispelling the Myths About Sexual Assault
A resource that addresses victim blaming, stereotyping, and rape culture in our society.