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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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Muskoka Women’s Advocacy Group

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing

Muskoka Women’s Advocacy Group’s shelters and services strive to prevent abuse and violence against women and to alleviate the impact by working to ensure that women feel heard, validated, empowered, respected and supported in the choices they make.

Location: Bracebridge, Ontario
Crisis Line: Muskoka Interval House - Bracebridge - 705-645-4461 Chrysalis - Huntsville - 705-789-8488
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My Sister’s Place

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line

My Sister’s Place is a not-for-profit organization that provides residential and outreach services for women and their children living with the consequences of violence and abuse. We have served the communities of South Simcoe Ontario since 1987.

Location: Alliston, Ontario
Crisis Line: 705-435-3835
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NAOMIS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

VAW Emergency Shelter

Naomi’s Family Resource Centre provides safe, secure, confidential emergency shelter and support services to women 16 years and older with or without children who are victims of family violence in any form. Through renewed awareness of their strengths and resources women and children can establish violence free lives in the community and reach their full human growth potential.

Location: Winchester, Ontario
Crisis Line: 613-774-2838
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Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton

VAW Emergency Shelter

Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton exists to provide shelter to women fleeing violence. We are a 15 bed, shelter with a 24 hour crisis line, onsite support/advocacy and counselling, children’s programming and transitional support.

Location: Nepean, Ontario
Crisis Line: 613-225-3129
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New Starts for Women

VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line

New Starts for Women provides a safe place for women who have experienced violence, where we can provide the opportunity to live free from abuse.

Location: Red Lake, Ontario
Phone: 807-727-2820
Crisis Line: 800-565-5368
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NFF at the Center for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children

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Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of intimate partner violence so that those close to someone experiencing abuse or using abusive behaviour can help. It engages the power of everyday relationships to help keep survivors and their children safe.

Location: London, Ontario
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Niagara Sexual Assault Centre

Sexual Assault Centre

Niagara Sexual Assault Centre is a non-profit organization that responds to the needs of survivors of sexual violence and through public education increases understanding and awareness of sexual assault related issues. We provide a variety of counselling, support and emergency services to survivors and their families.

Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Phone: 905-682-7258
Crisis Line: 905-682-4584
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Nipissing Transition House

VAW Emergency Shelter

To support and provide services to women, and the children in their care, who are fleeing abuse – to be part of creating a community in which women, and the children in their care, can live free from abuse.

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Crisis Line: 704-476-2429
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Nisa Foundation

Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing

When women are empowered and supported, the entire community benefits & flourishes. These women go onto build healthy homes, strong communities, and inspire future generations. Our mission isn’t just to provide immediate support, shelters or counselling; it’s about building futures and fostering communities where women’s empowerment is a driving force.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Phone: +1 (888) 456-8043
Crisis Line: https://nisahelpline.com/
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North Bay Regional Health Centre Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

Sexual Assault Centre, Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program and Treatment Centre at NBRHC is an individualized service available to survivors of sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. The program provides emergency health care and psychosocial support, as well as follow-up care, by specially trained nurses.
The care provided to all victims and survivors is patient-centered and focuses on choices made by the victim/survivor. We are here to support you and help you do what you know is best for your overall health and well-being.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence victims who come to North Bay Regional Health Centre for treatment will be provided care 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Phone: 705-474-8600
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Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

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