24/7 Helpline Services
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Population Served:
Women
Services Offered:
- TTY phone line for women who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Support and referrals for women and families
- Work collaboratively with other community partners to reduce barriers to supports
Contact:
Crisis: GTA- (416) 863-0511
GTA TTY: (416) 3648762
Toll Free: 1 (866) 863-0511
Toll Free TTY: 1 (866) 863-7868
Business: (416) 364-4144
Fax: (416) 364-0563
Web: www.awhl.org
Other:
Accessible location? Yes
French language services? Yes – See Fem’aide
Interpretation services? No
Fem’aide
Population
Femmes (18+)
Services:
- Supporter les femmes en déterminant leurs propres besoins et en prenant elles-mêmes les décisions éclairé
Contact:
Crise : 1 (877) 336-2433
ATS :1 (866) 860-7082
Site internet : www.femaide.ca
Autre :
Emplacement accessible ? Oui
Le service en français ? Oui, complètement français
Services d’interprétation ? Non
Hamilton Police Service - Victim Services Branch
Population Served:
All Hamilton residents
Services Offered:
- On Scene Crisis Intervention for victims of crime and trauma (upon Officer request)
- Emotional Support, Practical Assistance, Information and Referrals to Community Agencies
- 24 Hour telephone line
- Victim Quick Response Program (Ministry of Attorney General Financial Compensation Program for Victims of Violent Crime)
Contact:
Emergency: 911
Non- Emergency: (905) 546-4904
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca/victim-services
Other:
Accessible location? Yes
French language services? Yes
Interpretation services? Offsite translation services available
Sexual Assault Centre (Hamilton & Area) - SACHA Support Line
Population Served:
Adults (16+) who have experienced childhood and/or adult sexual violence at any point in their lives; this includes rape, incest, sexual abuse and harassment. The support line also offers assistance to families, partners and friends of survivors.
Services Offered:
- 24 Hour Support line
- Individual and group counselling
- Accompaniment to hospital and police
- Specialized outreach and supports for women from racialized and newcomer communities
- Public education
- Anonymous reporting
- Information and referrals to other community resources
Contact:
Crisis: (905) 525-4162
Business: (905) 525-4573
TTY: (905) 525-4592
Address: 75 MacNab St. South, 3rd Floor, Hamilton ON, L8P 3C1
Web: sacha.ca
Email: [email protected]
Other:
Accessible location? Yes
French language services? No
Interpretation services? Yes
Text Inasmuch - A Text & Online Chat Tool
Population Served:
Women experiencing abuse and homelessness
Services Offered:
- Text and online chat service availale 24 hours a day
- Safe, encrypted technology that ensures conversations are confidential and secure
- Trained client advocates provide advice, referrals and support in English
Contact:
Text Inasmuch: 289-212-6399
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1 (905) 529-8600
Chat Online Direct Link: www.resourceconnect.com/textinasmuch/chat
More Info: www.mission-services.com/textinasmuch
Other:
French language services? No