Compass Community Services works offers counselling in person, over the phone or by video, as well as other support groups and walk in counselling programs. Programs are available at low or no cost to those who meet the requirements. Their Distress Line is available 7 days a week, 8 am-10 pm: 519-821-3760 or 1-888-821-3760. Visit the website for more information. Read more...
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Three Oaks Foundation offers a comprehensive network of services for women and children who have been victimized by violence. They provide safe shelter, advocacy, education, and nonjudgmental supportive counselling within a feminist perspective. Visit their website for more information. 24-Hour-Crisis-Line:-613-966-3074 Toll-Free-Phone-Line:-800-267-0533 Centre-Hastings-Line:-613-473-1976 Administration:613-967-1416 Read more...
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Bethesda House offers temporary secure shelter for women with and without children who are fleeing abuse; individual and group counselling both in shelter and in the community for women not in shelter. Read more...
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Muskoka Women’s Advocacy group operates two 24-hour crisis shelters: Interval House (Bracebridge) and Chrysalis (Huntsville) and provides other free support to women and children such as community education and outreach programs. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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African Community Services of Peel offers: a newcomer Settlement Program; Youth Programs; Womens Programs; Community Programs; Seniors Programs; Mental Health Programs; Programs for the Black Community; and volunteer opportunities. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Catholic Family Services (Peel-Dufferin) is comprised of 19 collaborative agencies who works to provide services to women and children exposed to domestic violence such as HEAL family counselling, coping skills classes, youth groups and educational workshops (in topics such as dating, violence, relationships etc). Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Catholic Crosscultural Services (Brampton) operates a variety of programs to support newcomers to Canada such as Settlement Services; Labour market Access Programs; Women’s Support Services; Mental health programs; Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC); and a Family Literacy Program. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Leeds and Grenville Interval House provides emergency shelter, outreach counseling and transitional support for abused women and their children throughout the Leeds & Grenville area. They offer accommodation, counseling and a 24-hour crisis support line for women in distress. Read more...
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Halton Women’s Place operates domestic violence shelters and urgent assistance which are available to abused women and their dependent children. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Herizon House offers emergency shelter; and free and confidential services to women who are or have experienced abuse; as well as access to resources and support services. Visit their website for more information. 24-Hour Support Phone: 1-866-437-4066 Read more...