I feel unsafe or afraid
and I want to leave.
What do I do?

There is support out there.

You can call Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 or our shelter number at 416-638-9002. They can talk to you about your situation and help with safety planning. If you are ready to go into shelter they can let you know if there are spaces available.

Community Supports

General Resources

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Canadian Women’s Health Network
Canadian Women’s Foundation
National Clearing House on Family Violence
Neighbours, Friends, and Families
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
Woman Abuse Council of Toronto
Women’s Guide To Money, Relationships & the Law in Ontario
Kids Help Phone

VAW Shelters in the GTA

Anduhyaun
Ernestine’s
Interval House
Nellie’s
Red Door Family Shelter
Yorktown Family Services
YWCA – Arise
YWCA – Women’s Shelter
OASIS Centre des Femmes
Julliette’s Place / Homeward Family Shelter

Violence Prevention and Intervention

Girls Inc.
Leave Out Violence
Neighbours, Friends, and Families

Violence Against Women and Children with Disabilities

CNIB
Disabled Women’s Network Ontario
Canadian Hearing Society

Violence Against Aboriginal Women

Amnesty Canada
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
Native Women’s Resource Centre

Elder Abuse

Older Adult Knowledge Network
Senior People’s Resources in North Toronto
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