How to Find - Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Services

Site: Halton Region

Record #: OAK0455
Last Full Update: 11 Aug 2024

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Located In Community Halton Region
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Halton Region, ON
Physical Access Not Applicable - phone, text or chat support only

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This is a general overview of Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence resources, serving Halton region

  • In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance
  • for emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see listing BTN4778
  • for 24/7 Crisis & Distress Services serving Halton, see listing BTN2466

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (see full listing, BTN0483)

For children in need of care/protection, report to either: 

Assaulted Women's Helpline

  • 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
  • telephone crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services
  • ages 16 and up
  • see listing MET5691

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

  • 1-833-900-1010
  • confidential, victim-centered phone line and online chat connecting victims and survivors with social services, local emergency services including law enforcement, and transition and long-term supports/services
  • also receives tips from the public
  • human trafficking victims and those at risk of being trafficked, regardless of age
  • see listing MET2053

Fem'aide

  • 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
  • provincial crisis line and confidential services for Francophone women who are victims or survivors of any form of violence or are in distress
  • crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies 
  • see listing MET4619

Halton Womens Place

  • South Halton: 905-332-7892
  • North Halton: 905-878-8555
  • crisis lines and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available
  • see listing BTN2544

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centres

  • 1-855-628-7238
  • 24-hour telephone line available to assist victims/survivors and service providers with service navigation
  • See listing MET1757

SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services)

  • 905-875-1555
  • crisis line for all survivors of violence ages 16 and up 
  • free individual counselling and support services for friends and family members 
  • advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
  • see listing OAK2741

Seniors Safety Line

  • 1-866-299-1011
  • crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect
  • see listing MET5690

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program

  • 1-866-887-0015
  • multilingual support service for male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical, and their family and friends
  • Information and referral to community support services to meet long term needs including crisis and follow-up services
  • see listing MET1911

Talking for Change

  • 1-833-703-3303, Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm
  • anonymous support by phone or chat for youth and adults concerned about their sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour (online or offline) involving children
  • see listing MET7300

Victim Support Line

  • 1-888-579-2888, Mon-Fri from 7 am-9 pm
  • multilingual Victim Support Line provides services to victims of crime across Ontario, in most languages spoken in the province
  • Victims of crime and their families have access to a wide range of services, including counselling, financial assistance and other supports
  • chat online
  • see listing MET5466
Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Varies by service
Application

Refer to information in Service Description

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Child Abuse Hotlines ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ; Dating Abuse Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ~ Francophone Community ; Elder Abuse Hotlines ; Human Trafficking Hotlines ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ~ Abused Men
Older Adult Main Categories ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Abuse (Domestic/Sexual) ; Crisis Intervention ; Distress Lines

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