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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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New Starts for Women

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,

To provide a safe place for women who have experienced violence, where we can provide the opportunity to live free from abuse.

Location: Red Lake, Ontario
Phone: 807-727-2820
Crisis Line: 800-565-5368
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NFF at the Center for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children

Community-based advocacy services Community-based advocacy services,

Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of intimate partner violence so that those close to someone experiencing abuse or using abusive behaviour can help. It engages the power of everyday relationships to help keep survivors and their children safe. 

Location: London, Ontario
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Niagara Sexual Assault Centre

Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre,

Niagara Sexual Assault Centre is a non-profit organization that responds to the needs of survivors of sexual violence and through public education increases understanding and awareness of sexual assault related issues. We provide a variety of counselling, support and emergency services to survivors and their families.

Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Phone: 905-682-7258
Crisis Line: 905-682-4584
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North Bay Regional Health Centre Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

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

The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program and Treatment Centre at NBRHC is an individualized service available to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence. The program provides emergency health care and psychosocial support, as well as follow up care, by specially trained nurses.
The care provided to all victims and survivors is patient-centered and focuses on choices made by the victim/survivor. We are here to support you and help you do what you know is best for your overall health and well-being.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence victims who come to North Bay Regional Health Centre for treatment will be provided care 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Phone: 705-474-8600
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North York Women’s Shelter

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

North York Women’s Shelter actively supports the rights of women and children to build lives free of violence by providing non-judgemental safe shelter, advocacy, and a range of programs & services including 24-hour crisis support.

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Crisis Line: 866-863-0511
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Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre

Women’s Centre, Community-based advocacy services Women’s Centre, Community-based advocacy services,

We are a non-profit, community-based feminist organization providing frontline advocacy, support and information to local and regional self-identified women experiencing violence, poverty, human rights concerns or problems with legal (family, criminal) or administrative systems. We are often the first contact or last resort for women experiencing violence. We support them to navigate and access other services such as high-risk teams, shelters, income support, counselling, legal and human rights services so they can make informed and strategic choices. We work towards prevention of gender-based violence, as well as economic justice and food security, by engaging women, local organizations, and the public in education, programming and systemic advocacy.

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Phone: 807-345-7802
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Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services

VAW Emergency Shelter VAW Emergency Shelter,

Nova Vita works to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children’s programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy.

Location: Brantford, Ontario
Phone: 519-752-1005
Crisis Line: 519-752-4357
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OCASI

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OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses to shared needs and concerns.

OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Optimism Place, Women’s Shelter & Support Services

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Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services supports women alone or with children to live free of abuse by providing shelter and confidential, non-judgmental services. We are committed to ending the cycle of abuse and violence by raising awareness through prevention, intervention, education and advocacy.

Location: Stratford, Ontario
Crisis Line: 519-271-5550
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Parry Sound Victim Services

Victim Services Victim Services,

District of Parry Sound Victim Services is a 24/7 Crisis Response and Referral agency, specializing in Victim Crisis. District of Parry Sound Victim Services is a non-profit organization working in a close partnership with Police, Fire, Emergency Services and other social service agencies to meet the short term needs of people who have fallen victim to crime, and tragic circumstances by providing emotional support, practical assistance, and referrals to community resources. Victim Services strives to help victims of crime and sudden tragedies to restore and enhance their quality of life while working to further prevent re-victimization.

Location: Parry Sound, Ontario
Phone: 705-746-0508
Crisis Line: 705-938-1476
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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