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What you get

A free crisis line for women who have experienced abuse, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Counsellors give crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals by telephone and TTY, and the service is anonymous and confidential.

Who qualifies:

  • Women in Ontario who have experienced abuse
  • Family, friends or colleagues can call too

What you need to apply:

  • Nothing. Call any time

Program in Ontario-wide.

CounsellingMental health

Details

How to reach them

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? [email protected]
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is awhl.org. You can also find them on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Good to know

  • For whomWomen in Ontario who have experienced abuse. Family members, friends and colleagues can also call to get help on behalf of someone else.
  • CostFree
  • LanguagesEnglish, Many languages by interpreter
  • Their stepsCall 1.866.863.0511 toll-free, or 416.863.0511 in the GTA, any time of day or night. TTY users call 1.866.863.7868
    From a Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone you can also use #SAFE (#7233). A counsellor first asks if you are in a safe place to talk, then listens and helps you look at your options. The call is anonymous and confidential. For help in French, call FEM'AIDE at 1.877.336.2433
    Indigenous women can call Talk 4 Healing at 1.888.200.9997

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