Domestic Violence Hotlines

Programs that provide immediate assistance for women and men who have experienced domestic abuse which may include steps to ensure the person's safety; short-term emotional support; assistance with shelter; legal information and advocacy; referrals for medical treatment; ongoing counselling and/or group support; and other related services. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.

 

Services
Assaulted Women's Helpline Phone Line

Phone line providing crisis support to women in need.

Fem'aide Phone Line

French language phone line providing crisis support to women in need.

Fem'aide

Confidential helpline for Francophone women dealing with violence that offers:

  • crisis intervention
  • support and referral to community agencies
Assaulted Women's Helpline

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 abused women.

Good Shepherd Centres, 24 Hour Women's Crisis Line Services

24 hour confidential crisis line offering support for individuals experiencing domestic violence. Offers emergency counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referral to community services or other emergency shelters.

Inasmuch House Crisis Line Services

Offers text message and web chat support for women experiencing abuse and homelessness. Provides confidential emotional support, practical advice, safety planning, and referrals to other local services.

Crisis Line for Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton and Area

24 hour crisis line offering confidential support for survivors of all genders who have experienced sexual violence as well has friends, family, and any others seeking information. Can organize accompaniment to the hospital or the police.

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