Emergency Information – In Canada
If there is an emergency situation call 911 for assistance.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
1-866-863-0511
(416) 863-0511 (Greater Toronto Area)
1-866-863-7868 (TTY)
#SAFE (#7233) (cell)
www.awhl.org
This helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are available in over 100 languages. Free crisis counselling and referrals for legal advice, shelters and other supports.
Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region
1-800-661-8294
Covenant House Youth Shelter
20 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2P3
(416) 598-4898
Femaide (Francophone Help Line)
1-877-336-2433
1-866-860-7082 (TTY)
Kids Help Phone
www.kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
Children’s Aid Society
www.torontocas.ca
(416) 924-4646
Sexual Assault / Rape Crisis Centre of Peel
www.hope247.ca
1-800-810-0180 (Confidential and Anonymous)
This helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ontario Victims Support Referral
1-888-579-2888 / 416-314-2447 (Toronto)
Victim Services/Victim Support Line (VSL)
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
1-888-579-2888 (VSL)
(416) 326-2429 (Victim/Witness Assistance)
The Victim Support Line provides help in English and French. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program supports individuals through the criminal justice process.
Sexual Assault Support Centers in Ontario
www.sexualassaultsupport.ca
If you are in crisis you can also contact the Distress Centers of Ontario www.dcontario.org for help.
Call 211 for assistance in locating a Distress Center serving your community.