Community Resources

 

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Victim Services - Halton Region

Crisis & Distress Lines

National Suicide Hotline

24/7 support for crisis support.

Call or text 9-8-8.

https://988.ca/

Distress Centre Halton

Confidential support for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville).

Burlington: 905-681-1488 | Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211 | Oakville: 905-849-4541

https://www.dchalton.ca/

Assaulted Women's Helpline

Trained counselors providing 24/7 confidential support for women experiencing abuse.

416-863-0511

http://www.awhl.org

Sexual Violence Support

SAVIS of Halton

24/7 crisis line, counselling, court/hospital accompaniment, support groups.

905-875-1555 (Crisis) | 905-825-3622 (Office)

https://www.savisofhalton.org/

Nina’s Place: Sexual Assault & Domestic Assault Care Centre

Medical treatment, forensic exams, counselling, and safety planning after sexual/domestic assault.

905-336-4116 | 905-681-4880

https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/what-we-do/ninas-place.aspx

Domestic Violence & Shelter Support

Halton Women’s Place

Emergency shelters, counselling, crisis line for women/children fleeing abuse.

905-332-7892 (24/7 Crisis) | 905-878-8555 (North)

https://haltonwomensplace.com/

Child Protection

Halton Children’s Aid Society

Investigates and responds to child abuse/neglect; provides child protection services.

905-333-4441 | 1-866-607-5437

https://haltoncas.ca/

Counselling & Emotional Support

THRIVE Counselling

Trauma, family, and individual counselling.

905-845-3811 | 905-637-5256

https://thrivecounselling.org/

Kids Help Phone

24/7 phone, text, and online support for children and youth.

1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Police-Based Victim Services

Halton Regional Police Victim Services Unit

Crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, and referrals after crime/trauma.

905-825-4777 ext. 5239

victimservices@haltonpolice.ca

https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about/victim-services-unit.aspx