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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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Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing

Family Service organization - community-based counseling and therapy

Supporting the health and wellness of the people of Nipissing and area.

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Phone: 7054726515
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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Treatment Centre of York Region

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

The mission of DASA Treatment Centre is to provide trauma informed medical, forensic and therapeutic services to those who have experienced recent sexual assault, intimate partner violence or human trafficking. We are a hospital based program serving residents of York Region, across the lifespan.

Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Phone: 905-883-1212
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Domestic Abuse Services Oxford

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

Providing effrective, efficient and accountable services for women and their dependents and all those impacted by abuse in Oxford County.

Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Phone: 519-539-7488
Crisis Line: 519-539-4811 OR 1-800-265-1938
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Elliot Lake Women’s Group

VAW Emergency Shelter, Community-based advocacy services VAW Emergency Shelter, Community-based advocacy services,

Our Vision:

We live in a society where violence and abuse are no longer accepted or tolerated.

OUR MISSION:
Maplegate is committed to providing services in the community that promote safety and inclusion for all.

Location: Elliot Lake, Ontario
Phone: 705-461-7977
Crisis Line: 705-461-9868 toll free crisis 1 -888-461-4623
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Embrave: Agency to End Violence (formerly Interim Place)

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

Embrave: Agency to End Violence is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, counselling, and advocacy supports for women, Two-Spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary folks and their children impacted by gender-based violence. We amplify the voices of survivors, educate the community, and inspire systemic change to create a society free of violence.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Phone: 905-403-9691
Crisis Line: 905-403-0864 or 1-855-676-8515
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Family Services Durham

Family Service Organization Family Service Organization,

Family Services Durham provides individual, couple, and family counselling to those who live or work in Durham Region. We offer counselling for a variety of problems and issues, including intimate partner abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. FSD is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and service is provided by members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Location: Whitby, Ontario
Phone: (905) 666-6239 Ext 5 or toll-free 1-888-721-0622 Ext 5
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Family Services of Peel

Perpetrator focused services (i.e. PAR, probation) Perpetrator focused services (i.e. PAR, probation),

Through leadership, research, collaboration and innovation, we support families and individuals in Peel to transform their lives.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Phone: 905-453-5775
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Family Services Ottawa

Family Service Organization Family Service Organization,

We offer a wide range of counselling, educational workshops and support programs for everyone in our community. Our Anti-Violence program provides individual and group counselling and practical assistance for women who are experiencing or have experienced partner abuse or gender-based violence, we also provide group and individual counselling for children who have witnessed domestic violence. We serve cis- and trans-women, trans-guys and non-binary folks who have experienced or are experiencing gender-based violence, specializing in intimate partner abuse.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 613 725 3601
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Family Services Perth Huron

Family Service Organization Family Service Organization,

Family Services Perth Huron is a non-profit, community-based family service agency dedicated to supporting, strengthening and enriching individual, couple and family life by providing individualized counselling, support, advocacy and educational services that meet the needs of the community.

Location: Stratford, Ontario
Phone: 519-273-1020
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Family Transition Place

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Sexual Assault Centre, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre, Healthy-masculinity focused programming (i.e. Caring Dads) VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Sexual Assault Centre, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre, Healthy-masculinity focused programming (i.e. Caring Dads),

Our Mission is to support the holistic wellbeing of those affected by gender-based violence and promote healthy relationships and community, through education.

Location: Orangeville, Ontario
Phone: 519-942-4122
Crisis Line: 1-800-265-9178
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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