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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

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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) 905-825-4777 ext 8970

Assaulted Women's Helpline

• 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
• telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for women who have experienced abuse
• 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

EFry Hope and Help for Women

• 416-312-6938
• for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
• see listing PEL0689

Fem'aide

• 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
• 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 crisis line, 905-332-7892
• North Halton crisis line, 905-878-8555
• emergency shelter, crisis services and support to physically, sexually, financially and emotionally abused women and their dependent children
• 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)

• crisis line, 905-875-1555
• for all survivors of violence ages 16 and up 
• free, confidential, non-judgmental, support and counselling services for all survivors of violence, as well as for the support people of survivors
• 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, includes emotional support, safety planning and information and referrals
• 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
• support for youth and adults concerned about their sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour towards children, aiming to prevent child sexual abuse and use of child sexual exploitation material
• see listing MET7300

Victim Support Line

• 1-888-579-2888
• multilingual Victim Support Line provides information and referrals for victims of crime, to supports and services that are available in their community
• chat online
• see listing MET5466

Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted

Varies by service

Refer to information in Service Description