Crisis Lines

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

Phone: 1-866-863-0511

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

Provides information and referrals to lawyers, counselling and support programs for survivors of violence in more than 150 languages. This service is available 24 hours a day. 


Toronto Rape Crisis Center

Phone: 416-597-8808

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week


Kid’s Help Phone

Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter

Phone: 416-746-3701

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week


Distress Centre of Toronto

Phone line for people in emotional distress or in need of crisis intervention and suicide prevention 

Multiple Languages 

Phone: 416-408-4357


Senior Safety Line

Confidential support line for seniors experiencing abuse

Phone: 1-866-299-1011