Resources in the GTA

Assaulted Women's Helpline​

Free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals via telephone to women in up to 154 languages. Completely anonymous and confidential

• Phone: 1-866-863-0511

• TTY: 1-866-863-7868

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Toronto Police - Emergency

To seek protection from immediate danger

* Phone: 911

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Toronto Police - Non-Emergency

To report domestic violence incidents

• Phone: 416-808-2222

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Fem'Aide (French-speaking women)​

24/7 support services in French for women affected by violence

• Phone: 1-877-336-2433

• TTY: 1-866-860-7082

​​North York Women's Shelter (NYWS)

An anti-violence centre and shelter in the North York area of Toronto that empowers women and trans folks to live a life free from violence

• Phone: 416-635-9630​

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YWCA Toronto - Emergency Shelter from Violence

Offers a free, safe, caring home, and the counselling and support women need to heal and plan for the future.

• 24-Hour Line: 416-929-3316 or 416-693-7342

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Nellie's Women's Shelter​

Provides a safe space for healing, personal growth, and renewed strength

• Phone: 416-461-1084

• Address: 20 Sherbourne Street, Toronto

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Women's Habitat

​Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children​

• Phone: 416-252-7949

• Crisis Line: 416-255-1919

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Red Door Family Shelter

​Emergency shelter with specialized domestic violence programs​

• Phone: 416-867-8041

Sistering

Drop-in centre providing meals, programs, and support for women

• Phone: 416-926-9762 or 416-926-1946

• Address: 962 Bloor Street West, Toronto​

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Ernestine's Women's Shelter

Assists women and children in rebuilding their lives by providing crisis intervention and a range of holistic support services

• Phone: 416-746-3701 ext. 0​

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Family Service Toronto - Violence Against Women Program​

Individual and group counselling, court support, children's programs

• Phone: 416-595-9618​

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Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape

​Counselling and support for survivors of sexual violence

• Phone: 416-597-8808

• Crisis Line: 416-597-1171

Legal Aid Ontario - Domestic Violence

Free legal assistance for family law matters related to domestic violence

• Phone: 1-800-668-8258

• If you have experienced domestic violence and need help with a family law matter, please call LAO's contact centre immediately

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Women's Legal Education & Action Fund (LEAF)

Legal information and advocacy for women's equality rights

 

Court Support Services

​Assistance navigating legal proceedings​

• Available at family and criminal courts