Emergency Support Services

  • Sexual Violence & Domestic Violence Care Centre - Women’s College Hospital

    416-323-6040
    24/7 trained nurse and counselling support to all individuals 14+ that have been sexually assaulted within the past 30 days. Survivors of domestic violence can be seen at any time. Counselling services are available by wait-list and free of charge for individuals 16+.

    Address: 76 Grenville St, Toronto, Ground floor (in the AACU), Room 1305
    Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, interpreters available

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    Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre - The Scarborough Hospital

    416-495-2555
    24/7 care to all individuals 12+ who have been sexually assaulted or experienced intimate partner violence. Emergency response is available at both hospital campuses. Survivors of domestic violence can be seen at any time.

    Address: 3050 Lawrence Ave. E. or 3030 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough
    Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, interpreters available

  • Victim Services Toronto

    416-808-7066
    24/7. Offers crisis response and intervention, trauma, safety and support services and referrals.

    Language: English, interpreters available.

  • Chantel's Place - Mississauga Hospital

    905-848-7580 ext. 2548

    Chantel’s Place provides a secure and supportive environment for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.  

    Open 24/7

    They are housed at Mississauga Hospital and our services can be accessed through the Mississauga Hospital or Credit Valley Hospital emergency departments, or through a booked appointment.

Distress and Support Lines

  • Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape (TRCC/MWAR)

    416-597-8808
    24/7 feminist peer support to survivors of all genders.

    Language: English, with interpreters and translators available
    Accessibility: Can be reached through TTY at 416-597-1214

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    Assaulted Women’s Helpline

    Call: 416-863-0511
    Toll free: 1-866-863-0511
    Or text #7233 on Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile

    24/7 crisis line and support to all women who have experienced abuse.

    Language: English, French, services available in over 200 languages.

  • Gerstein Centre

    416-929-5200
    24/7 crisis support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

    Language: English, with access to interpreters available.

  • Good2Talk

    1-866-925-5454, or connect through 211
    24/7 free, confidential helpline providing counselling, information, referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to youth 17-25.

    Language: English, French, interpreters available.

  • Kids Help Phone

    1-800-668-6868, Text CONNECT to 686868, or online chat support

    24/7 confidential and anonymous counselling service for youth 20 and under. Chat support available via website, times vary according to province.

    Language: English, French

  • Youth Line

    1-800-268-9688 or 416-962-9688
    Text 647-694-4275 or chat

    Confidential and non-judgmental peer support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, and questioning, and other rainbow youth aged 26 and under.
    Language: English

  • The Redwood Crisis Line

    416-533-8538
    24/7 housing, counselling and legal support for women leaving violence.

    Accessibility: available through TTY at 416-533-3736
    Language: English, with interpretation services available in 170 different languages

  • Action Canada SRHR Access Line

    A toll-free, confidential support service for questions about sexual and reproductive health, including safer sex, pregnancy, and abortion.

    Call 1-888-642-2725 (9 AM to 9 PM ET)
    Text 613-800-6757 (9 AM to 9 PM ET)
    Email access@actioncanadashr.org (Weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM ET)

    In addition to English and French, we have access to interpreters in over 230 languages through Remote Interpretation Ontario.

Support Groups for Survivors of Sexual Violence

  • Jean Tweed (Trauma Services)

    416-255-7359
    Groups, counselling, assessments, referrals, and residential programs for women experiencing difficulties with substance use and/or gambling. Trauma support groups offered.

    Address: 215 Evans Avenue, Toronto
    Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
    Language: English

    Email: info@jeantweed.com

  • Scarborough Women's Centre

    416-439-7111
    Free groups, counselling, referrals, housing support, legal support, and employment support.

    Address: 2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 245, Scarborough
    Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance along Markham Road, and washrooms
    Language: English

  • North York Women's Centre

    416-781-0479
    Groups, support, information, referrals and community-based services to women. Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 4 pm.

    Address: 116 Industry Street, Toronto
    Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, interpreters available

  • Sheena's Place

    416-927-8900
    Services for women 17+ and their families and friends affected by eating disorders or body image difficulties. Provides support groups in skills building, body image, expressive arts. Monday - Thursday, 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm

    Address: 87 Spadina Road, Toronto
    Accessibility: not wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, with interpreters available.

  • Sistering

    416-926-9762
    Or 416-926-1956 for 24 hour drop-in

    Services for women 18+, anti-poverty/homelessness resources, drop-in center, crisis support, groups, referrals, and advocacy. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 24hr, 7 days a week drop-in

    Address: 962 Bloor St West, Toronto
    Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese

  • The Safe Centre of Peel

    Onsite services available: Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm. Crisis support available 24/7 by (905) 450-4650 press 2

    The Safe Centre of Peel offers coordinated, responsive and accessible services and support to individuals and families whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse.

    Located in the Honourable William G. Davis Centre for Families
    60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton, ON, L6T 3T6

    Languages: English, தமிழ், हिंदी, ગુજરાતી, Español, 中文, Tiếng Việt, اردو, العربية, Français, Tagalog, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੇ Polskie, Português,

    Email: scop@cfspd.com

  • The Gatehouse

    416-255-5900 x222

    Support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Peer Support at The Gatehouse offers welcoming community groups where people can connect, share, and support one another. These programs bring together individuals in a safe and inclusive environment, fostering understanding, compassion, and mutual growth.

    Address: 3101 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke,

    Email: programs@thegatehouse.org

  • Healing Hearts Survivor Group.

    Healing Hearts is a support group for U of T students of all genders who have had an experience of sexual violence or harassment. These gatherings offer a space to connect with your body’s wisdom, cultivate deeper awareness, and engage in healing practices through embodied movement. They offer general groups and groups for Asian survivors and Muslim-identified survivors.

Sexual Assault Survivor Services for Men

  • Family Services of Peel - Men's Program

    Program Intake: 905-453-5775
    The Men’s Program educates adult men on the complexities of childhood sexual abuse and how it might be impacting their daily lives. The scope of the program is about building resilience, skills, and a growth mindset amongst men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
    Language: English

    Email: fsp@fspeel.org

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    Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

    1-866-887-0015
    24/7 support line
    Direct services to 16+ men and non-binary people who are survivors of sexual abuse, including individual counselling, group counselling, telephone and e-counselling, peer support, and referrals to other appropriate community support services to meet other long- term needs.
    Language: English and Multilingual

  • Family Service Toronto, Service Access Unit

    416-595-9618
    Counselling for male survivors 16+, 8 free sessions, sliding scale fees for additional sessions.

    Address: Main office: 202-128A Sterling Rd, Toronto
    Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
    Language: English, French, Spanish, Farsi, additional languages may be available.

  • Male Survivor

    Online community providing personalized support, facilitating dialogue amount survivors, hosting in person events and creating connections to therapists.