Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365.
24-hour support line: 1-866-925-5454
CALACS francophone d’Ottawa is a feminist organization that is managed and operated by and for women, offering a wide range of services to women aged 16 and older, in French. All services are confidential and free of charge.
40 Cobourg Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8Z6
Telephone: 613-789-8096
24-hour support line (Fem’aide): 1-877-336-2433
[email protected]
The Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre at Sain Paul University welcomes a diverse clientele, for individual, couple or family therapy. Its services are bilingual, its fee is based upon what you can afford and there is no waiting list.
223 Main Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 1C4
Telephone: 613-782-3022 or 613-782-3023
[email protected]
This nonprofit, multi-service Community Health Centre welcomes a diverse clientele like the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning), those affected by mental illness and newcomers to Canada. It offers numerous programs, including a sexual health clinic and counselling. All its services are free.
420 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2N6
Telephone: 613-233-4443
TTY: 613-233-0651
The CHEO sexual assault assistance program provides patients under the age of 18 and their families with all the necessary support. The team, which consists of nurses, social workers and emergency doctors, provides care while ensuring psychosocial support.
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
Telephone: 613-737-2328
[email protected]
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is an independent agency that plays a leading role in, among other things, protecting human rights in Ontario. It provides information and advice on your rights in different areas and on various grounds.
180 Dundas Street West (Suite 900)
Toronto, ON M7A 2R9
Telephone: (Human Rights Legal Support Centre) 416-597-4900 or 1-866-625-5179 (toll free)
TTY: 416-597-4903 ou 1-866-612-8627 (toll free)
[email protected]
The ORCC is a pro-active, anti-racist, feminist organization that counsels and supports women who have been sexually abused. It also provides services to family, friends and partners/spouses of women who have been sexually abused.
Ottawa, ON K1N 9P4
Telephone: 613-562-2334
24-hour support line: 613-562-2333
Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (by appointment only)
OC Transpo’s Night Stop and Safe Stop ensures passenger safety after 9 p.m. In particular, it provides night stops, well-lit central locations that are clearly identified by the yellow TRANSECURE logo, safe stops in a community and a service to make it easy for you to get a taxi at stations.
This Ottawa Hospital program offers private and confidential medical care to any person 16 years of age and older who has experienced sexual assault or abuse by a partner. It provides short-term care and full outpatient consultation services.
1053 Carling Avenue (Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus)
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4EY
Telephone: 613-798-5555 ext. 13770 or 613-761-4140 (TTY, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Always open
If you are a survivor of sexual assault living in the City of Toronto, the City of Ottawa, and the District of Thunder Bay, you may be eligible to receive up to four hours of free legal advice* to help you make informed decisions about your next steps. This service is confidential and is available to you at any time after the sexual assault has occurred.
* Legal representation is not provided under this pilot program (e.g., the lawyer cannot speak for you in court).
The CFS is a charitable organization offering a range of social services to people in the Ottawa area. In particular, it offers counselling and a support program for victims of sexual abuse (men and women). All services are offered free of charge. Some programs are offered in French only.
310 Olmstead Street
Ottawa, ON K1L 7K3
Telephone : 613-233-8478 or 613-233-1866 (TTY)
[email protected]
The SASC provides support services to women and by women who have experienced sexual violence. In particular, it offers a crisis line, individual consultations, support groups and accompaniment and advice about the legal process.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B4
Telephone: 613-725-2160
24-hour support line: 613-234-2266
TTY: 613-725-1657
[email protected]
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The mandate of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is to resolve claims brought under the Ontario Human Rights Code. It provides all the information needed to complete and present a claim and provides additional information.
655 Bay Street (14th Floor)
Toronto, ON M7A 2A3
Call Centre: 416-326-1312 or 1-866-598-0322 (toll free)
TTY: 416-326-2027 or 1-866-607-1240 (toll free)
[email protected]
The VCU provides professional assistance and crisis counselling to victims of crime or tragic circumstances. PLEASE NOTE that you will be required to leave a message, and a crisis counsellor will return your call as soon as possible.
245 Greenbank Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 6H5
Telephone: 613-236-1222 ext. 2223
Call centre: 613-236-1222 ext. 7300
TTY: 613-760-8100
Open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to midnight and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to midnight
Project Agape is a Black, survivor-led organization that was founded and is run by Black survivors who aim to educate on all aspects of gender-based violence and support and promote wellness in survivors. This is done through resources, educational and wellness workshops.
Tungasuvvingat Inuit is an Inuit-specific urban services provider that offers community supports for Inuit of all ages. Finding your way through the urban systems and getting the support you need is what TI does. We’re there for you as you build your life in the south and work to keep you connected to your culture in the north.
1071 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON
(613) 565-5885. [email protected]
Men & Healing is dedicated to providing specialized support for male survivors of childhood sexual and physical abuse. They offer a range of therapeutic services designed to help men on their journey to recovery, including individual therapy and structured group programs. Their approach is male-centred, focusing on the unique experiences and needs of men in therapy.
PO Box 4755, Station E, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5H9 CANADA (613) 482-9363
The Government of Ontario provides comprehensive support for individuals experiencing violence, including sexual violence. Their services are designed to help survivors find safety, support, and justice.
