Sunrise Centre for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Treatment
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Office: 519-941-2410 ext 2519
Crisis: 519-941-2410 ext 0 ask for SADV Nurse Oncall
Other: 1-855-NAV-SADV (1-855-628-7238 )
100 Rolling Hills Dr
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4X9
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4X9
Short Description
The Sunrise Centre at Headwaters Healthcare Centre is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. This centre provides resources, support and treatment for all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:
Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:
- assessment and treatment for injury, pregnancy, and sexual transmitted infections
- private interview room for individuals who choose to meet with police or provide a video statement to police
- Follow-up visits both virtually and in-person.
- referrals to community partners for counselling and other supports
- collection of physical evidence that can be used at a later date if the individual chooses to pursue legal action.
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Emergency Shelter and Programs
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Office: 519-942-4122
20 Bredin Pkwy
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
Short Description
Emergency Shelter - Provides safe, secure shelter and support for women with or without children who are experiencing abuse or homelessness. Includes advocacy, support and assistance with transportation and childcare. Emergency transportation available to get to the shelter
Second Stage Housing - Supportive temporary housing to help women who have experienced abuse transition to independent living
Support Within Housing - Support for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse and are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing or who are precariously housed
Second Stage Housing - Supportive temporary housing to help women who have experienced abuse transition to independent living
Support Within Housing - Support for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse and are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing or who are precariously housed
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 519-941-7132
Orangeville Courthouse, 51 Zina St
Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5
Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5
Short Description
COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
- Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
- Court preparation
- Needs assessment
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to community agencies
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Orangeville Office
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Dufferin Office: 519-942-1452
Crisis: 905-951-3838
Caledon Office: 905-951-3838
Orangeville Police Service, 390 C Line
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-951-3838
Toll Free: 1-888-743-6496
Office: 905-951-3838
Office: 519-942-1452
Caledon OPP Station, 15924 Innis Lake Rd
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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How to Find - Food and Emergency Housing
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Short Description
This listing provides information on where to get help in Halton Hills for those in need of Emergency Housing, Long Term Housing Supports, Emergency Food, Food Banks and Crisis Support.
In an emergency, call 9-1-1 for police, ambulance, fire.
For Crisis Support, please see listing of resources here
Emergency Housing
- call 905-877-7585
- provides overnight shelter and a meal during the colder months to those in need
Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church
- call 905-877-1374
- Community and Family Services provide various emergency assistances to those in need
Lighthouse Emergency Shelter, Salvation Army Oakville
- call 905-339-2918
- provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to individuals who are experiencing some type of housing crisis
- call 905-878-8970
- provides emergency shelter, crisis services, and support to physically, sexually, financially, and emotionally abused women and their dependent children
Long Term Housing Supports
- call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
- service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing
- call 905-873-6502
- Transitional Housing is available for families who are homeless
- rent geared to income
- community support coordinator provides family support
Summit Housing and Outreach Programs
- call 905-847-3206
- provides housing, treatment, and case management services for those in need of mental health supports in Halton Region
- call 905-845-9212
- offers community-based housing, support and wellness programs to people living with mental health issues and/or problematic substance use
Emergency Food
- call 905-873-3368
- emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours
- call 905-873-1887
- supports people who are in need of emergency assistance
St Joseph Church, St Vincent Charities
- call 519-853-0784
- provides food vouchers to those in need
Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank
- call 519-853-5610
- food bank available on an as-needed basis following a personal interview and completion of application for assistance
Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank
- call 905-877-1374
- available to assist anyone facing difficult circumstances
Food Banks
- call 519-853-0457
- provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance
- call 905-873-3368
- provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria
Food for Life Community Fridges
- call 905-635-1106
- a community fridge at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library, stocked with 'Good Food bags'
Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank
- call 519-853-5610
- food bank serving Acton and the surrounding community
Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank
- call 905-877-1374
- food bank serving Georgetown and the surrounding community
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Office: 705-435-9400
Crisis: 705-435-3835
Short Description
Emergency shelter for abused women and children in crisis situations and fleeing abuse. Offers:
- 24-hour crisis line providing councelling and information
- Outreach/Legal Advocacy Program (ext 223)
- Transitional Housing and Support Program (ext 224)
- Crisis councelling
- Support groups
- Public education presentations are available (ext 224)
- Information and referral to other services
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-568-1068
Office: 905-568-8800
Short Description
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
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Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre
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Office: 905-451-4115
Short Description
Emergency shelter
- Crisis, individual and group counselling
- assistance with legal services
- housing support, food, clothing and personal care items
- action plan and life skills development
- self esteem, parenting groups,
- computer training, activities and homework club for children
- safety planning for residents and non-residents
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Support for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Short Description
- support groups for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- support groups for family and friends of survivors
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Office: 905-792-0821
Crisis: 1-800-810-0180
10 Gillingham Dr, Suite 305
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Short Description
Not accepting new clients at this time; wait list full
Psychotherapy services including crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops, community support and outreach
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals; provincially designated Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) for Peel Region
Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Outreach program includes stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
Sexual violence prevention and resiliency building programs in elementary and secondary schools across Peel Region
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Psychotherapy services including crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops, community support and outreach
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals; provincially designated Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) for Peel Region
Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Outreach program includes stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
- coping skills
- social inclusion
- harm reduction supplies
- care kits
- healthy sexuality clinic
Sexual violence prevention and resiliency building programs in elementary and secondary schools across Peel Region
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Fergus Satellite Location
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Office: 519-824-2431
900 Tower St S, Unit 100
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Short Description
Services include:
- service coordination for people with developmental disabilities
- individual, couple, and family counselling
- counselling for women who have experienced sexual assault
- walk-in counselling on Thu afternoon/evenings (1 pm-7 pm)
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Oasis Centre des Femmes, Brampton Satellite Office
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Office: 905-454-3332
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
Short Description
Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
Information on the family court process
- individual counselling
- support and accompaniment
- transitional support
- school and community workshops
- computer courses
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
- Action Femmes social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
- self-employment and entrepreneurship
Information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Office: 905-455-0160
24 Queen St E, Suite 700
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Short Description
Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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24/7 Helpline Peel (English)
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Crisis: 905-459-7777
Crisis: 1-877-298-5444
TTY: 905-278-4890
Office: 289-569-1200
Short Description
For support call Crisis Line 905-459-7777 (Brampton, Mississauga), 1-877-298-5444 (Caledon) Mon-Sun 24 hours, or send text to 45645 Mon-Sun 4 pm-12 midnight
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
- emotional distress
- marginalization and/or social isolation
- family violence
- mental health crisis
- risk of suicide
- addictions
- mental and physical health concerns
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Multilingual Distress Lines
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Office: 289-569-1200
Crisis: 905-459-7777
Toll Free: 1-877-298-5444
Short Description
Multilingual telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, with support on a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
- interpersonal relationships, including parenting
- stress or anxiety related to health or mental health
- depression or sadness
- loss and grief
- isolation and loneliness
- assault and abuse
- financial stress, work issues or job loss
- settlement, integration or relocation issues
- separation and divorce
- sexual orientation, gender identity or coming out issues
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Crisis: 437-855-3301
Short Description
Emergency shelter, includes in-person and telephone support
- emergency transport to shelter
- food, clothing, basic personal necessities
- counselling
- child and youth support
- assistance in finding community resources, supports
- information and referral, including to legal and court support
- assistance in finding and securing special priority housing
- education and employment supports
- health and mental health wellness programs
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Ellen House Shelter
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Office: No public telephone number
Crisis: 437-688-2634
Short Description
Short term emergency shelter for women, pre-screening intake assessment required prior to admission
Covid-19: in cases of clients displaying flu-like symptoms shelter continues operating with enhanced screening and safety measures, including encouraging masks and distancing
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
Covid-19: in cases of clients displaying flu-like symptoms shelter continues operating with enhanced screening and safety measures, including encouraging masks and distancing
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
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Peel York District Legal Aid Office
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Office: 905-595-3660
2 County Court Blvd, Suite 100B
Brampton, ON, L6W 3W8
Brampton, ON, L6W 3W8
Short Description
Legal Aid Certificate application office
see main record for Legal Aid Ontario for details
see main record for Legal Aid Ontario for details
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program, Peel
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Office: 905-456-4797
7755 Hurontario St
Brampton, ON, L6W 4S8
Brampton, ON, L6W 4S8
Short Description
Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin
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Office: 905-278-9036
7700 Hurontario St, Suite 314
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
Short Description
COVID19 All CMHA Peel Dufferin offices closed to walk-in service
For crisis situations call 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin)
For support, assessment and access to programs call Intake at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123, Monday to Friday 8 am-8 pm
Staff available through teleconferencing during regular business hours, all non-essential in-person meetings suspended, and internal events, training and workshops postponed; visit website for updates and information
Crisis support via phone to individuals experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and support to families, friends and caregivers
Mobile Crisis Response -- Team mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and plain clothed police officers provide in-person support to individuals experiencing non-emergency, high risk, mental health crisis
For crisis situations call 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin)
For support, assessment and access to programs call Intake at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123, Monday to Friday 8 am-8 pm
Staff available through teleconferencing during regular business hours, all non-essential in-person meetings suspended, and internal events, training and workshops postponed; visit website for updates and information
Crisis support via phone to individuals experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, and support to families, friends and caregivers
Mobile Crisis Response -- Team mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and plain clothed police officers provide in-person support to individuals experiencing non-emergency, high risk, mental health crisis
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Guelph Wellington Care and Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Office: 519-837-6440 ext 2728
Crisis: 519-837-6440 ext 2210
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Short Description
Crisis services for all people, all genders, who have experienced sexual violence, Human Trafficking and / or domestic violence. May include physical examination, treatment of injuries, medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, information on pregnancy, choice of completing the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
- Emotional support, trauma counselling, safety planning and follow-up care.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
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Sexual Assault Centre
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Office: 519-823-5806
Crisis: 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE)
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Offers support and counselling to women who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse or sexual harassment recently or in the past.
- individual / group counselling and support
- accompaniment to hospital / police / court
- advocacy / court preparation / community referrals
- assistance with victim impact statements
- sexual harassment support / accompaniment
- information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking
- information on legal / medical procedures and options
- client workshops on selected topics
- support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors
- public education / training / information sessions available on request
- client library and resource materials
- supporting sexual assault / incest survivors
- providing 24-hour on call service / public education / accompaniment
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Office: 519-823-5806
Crisis (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 519-836-5710 / 1 -800-265-7233 (1 -800-265-SAFE)
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Risk assessment, safety planning, one-on-one counselling, group counselling, workshops, emergency shelter, transitional planning, housing and legal support, custody and access support, victim impact statement and court preparation, advocacy and public education.
Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 519-837-6366
Crisis: 1-888-579-2888
County of Wellington Courthouse, 74 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3T9
Guelph, ON, N1H 3T9
Short Description
Services include:
- information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
- wervices begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
- court preparation
- needs assessment
- emotional support
- crisis intervention
- referrals to community agencies
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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