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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 women who have experienced abuse

  • liaison with diverse communities
  • confidential and anonymous


Toronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women's shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511

Application

Call or visit website for information
  • Telephone: call for assistance, or text #7233 (#SAFE) on Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
  • Online: for live chat visit www.awhl.org/online-chat
Toronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women's shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511

Eligibility

Assaulted/abused women 16 years and older
Residency Requirements: Ontario

Languages

Telephone interpretation in over 200 languages available for access to services; For services in French call Fem'aide toll free 1-877-336-2433 (see separate listing)

Physical Access

Not Applicable

Fees

None
211 Ontario

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