For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here

In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance

• for Emergency Shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see listing BTN4778
• for 24/7 Crisis & Distress Services serving Halton, see listing BTN2466
• for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, see listing BTN0483
• for Suspected Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation, see listing OAK9163

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This is a general overview of 24/7 Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence crisis resources, serving Halton region

Assaulted Women's Helpline

• 1-866-863-0511, or text #SAFE (#7233)
• provincial telephone and online chat crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for women who have experienced abuse
• ages 16 and up
• see listing MET5691

EFry Hope and Help for Women

• 416-312-6938
• Female Mobile Support (FMS) for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
• support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care, mentoring and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
• see listing PEL0689

Fem'aide

• 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
• a provincial telephone helpline for Francophone women dealing with violence
• crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies 
• see listing MET4619

Halton Womens Place

• South Halton crisis line, 905-332-7892
• North Halton crisis line, 905-878-8555
• Online Chat
• emergency shelter, crisis services and support to physically, sexually, financially and emotionally abused women and their dependent children
• see listing BTN2544

Nina's Place: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre

• 905-632-3737 ext 5708
• the regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton that provides comprehensive, trauma-specific care and treatment
• See listing BTN4365

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centres

• 1-855-628-7238
• 24-hour telephone line available to assist victims/survivors and service providers with service navigation
• See listing MET1757

SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services)

• crisis line, 905-875-1555
• for all survivors of violence ages 16 and up 
• free, confidential, non-judgmental, support and counselling services for all survivors of violence, as well as for the support people of survivors
• advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
• see listing OAK2741

Seniors Safety Line

• 1-866-299-1011
• crisis and support line, includes emotional support, safety planning and information and referrals
• see listing MET5690

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program

• 1-866-887-0015
• multilingual support service for male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical, and their family and friends
• Information and referral to community support services to meet long term needs including crisis and follow-up services
• see listing MET1911

Talk for Healing

• 1-855-554-4325
• culturally appropriate counselling services to Indigenous women by Indigenous women, via telephone, text, or online chat
• see listing IMP0327

Victim Support Line

• 1-888-579-2888
• multilingual Victim Support Line provides information and referrals for victims of crime, to supports and services that are available in their community
• chat online
• see listing MET5466

Mon-Sun 24 hours, unless otherwise noted

Varies by service

Refer to information in Service Description