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Use this page to search for gender-based violence services that are available across Ontario. These include services and supports related to abuse and violence from a partner, ex partner, family member, acquaintance or someone unknown to you.

Search results can be filtered in a variety of ways including type of service/support, the programs they offer, how they provide support (text, phone, chat, in person), and service features (accessibility features and service frameworks).

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Algonquin Women’s Centre

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

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Location: , Ontario
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Alternatives for Women

Women’s Centre Women’s Centre,

Alternatives for Women empowers and supports women to move beyond violence and abuse through the provision of safe and affordable transitional housing, free counselling, education and outreach services for women in Prince Edward County.

Location: , Ontario
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Anova

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line,

At Anova, we believe an inclusive world of shared power where everyone lives freely without fear of violence is possible. We are working to create change to eliminate patriarchal patterns that result in gender-based sexual violence and inequality. We are the product of a merger between London’s Women’s Community House and Sexual Assault Centre London, to provide improved services to our community. Anova provides safe places, shelter, support, counselling, and resources for abused women, their children, and all oppressed individuals to find a new start.

Location: London, Ontario
Phone: 519-642-3003
Crisis Line: 519-642-3000 Toll free: 1-800-265-1576
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Assault and Sexual Abuse Program (ASAP) – Cornwall Community Hospital

Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre,

We provide care to any person of any age who has been sexually assaulted. We also provide care to any person who is being abused by their intimate partner. Types of abuse can be physical, sexual, mental/emotional, spiritual, or financial. Our focus is on the health and well-being of our clients. All of our clients deserve and receive our respect and unconditional support. We do not judge. We respect our clients’ privacy and wishes. ASAP services are completely confidential. We do not involve the police unless the adult client (16 years of age and older) wants us to do so. If a victim is under the age of 16 and has been sexually assaulted, we may be required to call the Children’s Aid Society.

Location: Cornwall, Ontario
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Assault Response & Care Centre – Brockville General Hospital

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre,

The Centre provides inclusive, trauma informed services to all youth and adults who have been victims of or affected by sexual assault and/or domestic violence

Location: Brockville, Ontario
Phone: 613-345-3881
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Bernadette McCann House

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

The Mission of Bernadette McCann House is to work for change that will end abuse, by providing safety, support and education to all those who experience abuse.

Location: Pembroke, Ontario
Phone: 613-732-7776
Crisis Line: 613-732-3131
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CaledonDufferin Victim Services

Victim Services Victim Services,

Because CDVS exists: Those who encounter crisis can cope with their current circumstances.
CaledonDufferin Victim Services supports victims of crime, abuse, and tragedy – enabling the continuum of recovery through rapid response, informed referrals and community partnerships.

Location: Caledon East, Ontario
Phone: 905-951-3838
Crisis Line: 905-951-3838
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Carizon Family and Community Services

Community Counselling Centre Community Counselling Centre,

Carizon specializes in children’s mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence services, individual and family counselling, parental support and education, credit counselling, workplace resilience, settlement support and community wellness.

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Hope ~ Wellness ~ Community

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We help families thrive in their communities by strengthening their mental health and wellbeing

Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Phone: 519-743-6333
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Catholic Family Services of Durham

Community Counselling Centre Community Counselling Centre,

Catholic Family Services of Durham is a non-profit agency that provides an accredited family counselling service to anyone in Durham Region.
We exist to provide help, hope and healing to individuals, couples and families, regardless of beliefs, through evidence-based clinical therapy ,psycho-educational counselling and support.

Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Phone: 905-725-3513
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CHEO Sexual Assault Care Program (SADVTC)

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre,

The mandate of the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers is to address the health, psycho-social, and forensic needs of victims/survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic violence in a prompt, professional, and compassionate manner. We provide services for youth under 18, for acute and historical sexual assault/abuse, teen dating violence, trafficking and online exploitation.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 613 737 7600 ex 2939
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Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

Aboriginal Shelters of OntarioOntario Coalition of Rape Crisis CentresAction ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmesOntario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment CentresFamily Service OntarioOntario Network of Victim Service Providers