Sexual Assault Hotlines

Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are survivors of rape, incest and other forms of sexual assault which may include steps to ensure the person's safety, short-term emotional support, information regarding the person's rights and alternatives, and referrals and/or accompaniment to resources for medical, legal and emotional needs, advocacy and other related services. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.

 

Services
Action Canada Access Line Phone Line

Toll-free phone line offering referral and support services for sexual and reproductive health.

Action Canada Access Line

A free and confidential service that provides information and referrals on sexual health, pregnancy options, abortion, and safer sex.

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Phone Line

A 24-hour, multilingual, toll-free service for immediate crisis and referral that supports male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical.

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.

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

A 24-hour, multilingual, toll-free service for immediate crisis and referral that supports male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical. Services include: 

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.

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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