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Community Resources & Emergency Contacts

For emergency situations, call 911.

When you need help, there are lots of places you can turn to for support, guidance, and emergency assistance.

You can dial 211 in Ontario or visit 211Ontario.ca for help connecting with social services and community programs. Or click on the support you need below to find a crisis line or an organization in our community now.

Abuse/Gender-based Violence Support

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline
1-866-863-0511
TTY 1-866-853-7868

Text #SAFE / #7233 (only text if you are certain your cellphone is not being monitored)

Toll-free 24-hour crisis line for abused women in Ontario. Free, anonymous, and confidential help provided in 200+ languages.

iDetermine
416-533-8538
TTY 416-533-3736

Phone, text, and online live chat support for women experiencing violence and abuse. Professional counsellors available 24/7.

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
1-833-900-1010

Connects human trafficking victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services.

Homelessness Support

City of Toronto Homelessness Help
416-338-4766 (Central Intake)
311 (Street Outreach Services)

Information on the City of Toronto’s shelters, 24-hour respite sites, drop-ins, street outreach, and other services.

SafePet
Temporary foster care for your pet while you are homeless or experiencing crisis.

ShelterSafe
Find the nearest women’s shelter to you in Canada.

Street Helpline
1-866-392-3777

An emergency shelter hotline in Toronto.

Mental Health Support

Distress Centres of Toronto
416-408-4357

For anyone depressed, in distress, or in crisis.

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Text #686868

Anonymous counselling and referrals for children and youth, available by phone or text. Online database of support resources.