For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here

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
• for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, see listing BTN0483
• for Suspected Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation, see listing OAK9163

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This is a general overview of 24/7 Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence crisis resources, serving Halton region

Assaulted Women's Helpline

• 1-866-863-0511, or text #SAFE (#7233)
• Provincial telephone 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

CyberTip.ca

• Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children
• Report through website

EFry Hope and Help for Women

• 416-312-6938
• Female Mobile Support (FMS) for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
• support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care, mentoring and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
• see listing PEL0012

Fem'aide

• 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
• a provincial telephone helpline for Francophone women dealing with violence
• crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies 
• see listing MET4619

Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

• 519-445-4324
• provides services to First Nations individuals who are being abused, are abusive and/or at risk for abuse
• see listing SIM0373

Halton Regional Police Service - Victim Services Unit

• Non-emergency 905-825-4777
• provides compassionate support to individuals affected by crime or traumatic events through crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning and referrals to community and government services
• acts as the first point of contact for survivors wishing to disclose sexual violence
• supports safety planning in partnership with the Intimate Partner Violence Unit
• see listing OAK0127

Halton Womens Place

• South Halton crisis line, 905-332-7892
• North Halton crisis line, 905-878-8555
• Online Chat
• emergency shelter, crisis services and support to physically, sexually, financially and emotionally abused women and their dependent children
• see listing BTN2544

Nina's Place: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre

• 905-632-3737 ext 5708
• the regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton that provides comprehensive, trauma-specific care and treatment
• see listing BTN4365

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 (24/7 crisis line)
• 905-825-3622 (Intake and information)
• ages 16 and up 
• provides 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 including 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

Talk for Healing

• 1-855-554-4325
• culturally appropriate counselling services to Indigenous women by Indigenous women, via telephone, text, or online chat
• see listing IMP0327

Victim Support Line

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

Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted

Varies by service

Refer to information in Service Description