French-language services:
Francophone or French-speaking women can get crisis counselling and referral services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling this toll free number:
1-877-FEMAIDE
(1-877-336-2433)
This toll free number will automatically connect you with the closest regional crisis line.
The service is anonymous and confidential. You don't have to give your name.
If this is an emergency or you are afraid for your life, call 911 or your local police service.
If you or someone you know is being abused, call:
The Assaulted Women's Helpline:
Toll free (Ontario)
1-866-863-0511
1-866-863-7868 TTY
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
416-863-0511
416-364-8762 TTY
#SAFE
#7233 on your Bell Mobility phone
This province-wide helpline offers crisis counselling and referrals to shelters, legal advice and other help. It:
- operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- is free of charge, and
- is available in over 100 different languages, including 17 Aboriginal languages.
Helping women flee domestic violence