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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: 

• Halton Children's Aid Society at 905-333-4441 or toll free 1-866-607-5437
• Halton Regional Police Service, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at (non-emergency) 905-825-4747 ext 8970

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

Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted

Refer to information in Service Description