Family
Violence Resources
Assaulted
Women’s Helpline
This
province-wide crisis hotline offers crisis counseling,
emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to shelters
and legal resources. Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Services are available in many languages.
1-866-863-0511
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative
Clinic
Free
counseling, and legal and interpreter services
for women who are survivors of violence.
416-323-9149
(accepts collect calls)
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Board
Administers
compensation payments to people who are victims
of violent crime in Ontario.
1-800-372-7463
(bilingual)
Legal Advice for Victims of Domestic
Violence
Victims
of domestic violence can get authorization for
a free two-hour appointment with a lawyer as
part of Legal Aid Ontario’s services.
Metropolitan Action Committee on
Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC)
Provides
information on violence and violence prevention,
and referrals for women and children experiencing
violence.
1-877-558-5570
Victim Support Line, Ministry
of the Attorney General
Counselors
provide information and referral to victims of
crime in Ontario, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to
10 p.m. Automated information is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-888-579-2888
(bilingual)
