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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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Victim Services of Nipissing District

Victim Services Victim Services,

Victim Services of Nipissing District provides a variety of services to assist victims of crime and tragic circumstances in partnership with police, emergency services and other community based agencies.

Our services are confidential, free of charge and available in French and English. Please contact the agency for more information on all programs/services and eligibility requirements.

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Phone: 7054722649
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Victim Services of Peel

Victim Services Victim Services,

Build hope and resiliency through 24/7 compassionate and empathetic support.

Location: Brampton, Ontario
Crisis Line: 905-568-1068
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Victim Services of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry & Akwesasne

Victim Services, Human trafficking services, Community-based advocacy services Victim Services, Human trafficking services, Community-based advocacy services,

The Program objectives are:
• To provide early assistance and support, information and referrals to individuals affected
by crime and tragic circumstances, both in-person or remotely;
• To reduce the likelihood of further harm by helping a client identify and address safety
issues; and
• To help clients identify their needs and concerns and develop strategies to address them.

Location: Cornwall, Ontario
Phone: 613-938-8900
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Victim Services of Temiskaming & District

Victim Services Victim Services,

We work to prevent violence through awareness and education. We collaborate with community agencies to provide rapid, trauma-informed support and advocacy for every person in the District of Temiskaming who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy.

Location: New Liskeard, Ontario
Phone: 705-647-0096
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Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP)

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

The Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) provides a diverse array of victim support services in connection with violence. Services are offered to both males and females of all age groups.

Location: Sudbury, Ontario
Phone: 705-675-4743
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Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre

Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre,

The Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre strives to build an equitable, safe and healthy community, envisioning seamless, accessible, inclusive services for women who have experienced sexual violence.

Location: Sudbury, Ontario
Phone: (705) 671-5495
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Willowbridge Community Services

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Willowbridge Community Services is a not-for-profit organization offering developmental services and counselling across Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, and Haldimand Norfolk. Here, we believe that everyone deserves relationship, community, and celebration. We empower individuals to improve their lives for a more positive future.

Location: Brantford, Ontario
Phone: 519-753-4173
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Women In Crisis (Algoma) Inc.

VAW Emergency Shelter, Provincial Crisis Line/Help Line, Human trafficking services, Healthy-masculinity focused programming (i.e. Caring Dads) VAW Emergency Shelter, Provincial Crisis Line/Help Line, Human trafficking services, Healthy-masculinity focused programming (i.e. Caring Dads),

Women In Crisis (Algoma) Inc., is an innovative non-profit community based organization working to provide advocacy, support, safe shelter, programs, and services for all women and children affected by abuse and violence. Women In Crisis provides leadership, education, and awareness to the community on the issues of woman abuse.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Crisis Line: 705-759-1230
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Women’s College Hospital

Sexual Assault Centre Sexual Assault Centre,

We transform healthcare and co-create best health possible through innovative care, research, policy, education and system solutions.

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-323-6040
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Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Sexual Assault Centre, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line, Human trafficking services, Community-based advocacy services VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Sexual Assault Centre, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line, Human trafficking services, Community-based advocacy services,

Women’s House provides a safe haven for victims/survivors, knowing that ending violence is a community responsibility. We will work towards ending violence and abuse through knowledge, which is power, in order to create change.

Location: Kincardine, Ontario
Phone: 519-396-9814
Crisis Line: 800-265-3026
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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