Helplines, community centres and legal advice: trusted organizations, most of them in French.
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Fem’aide offers French-speaking women facing gender-based violence support, information and referrals to appropriate services in their community. Fem’aide focuses on women who have experienced violence in an intimate relationship or sexual assault, and also responds to victims’ loved ones.
A multidisciplinary centre equipping French-speaking women in the Greater Toronto Area and Halton-Peel affected by violence: counselling, transitional and court support, help with computers, employment and entrepreneurship, workshops for women 16 and over, and awareness campaigns.
English service · 24/7
A 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line for all women experiencing abuse: emotional support, information and resources, including for women with disabilities, immigrant and racialized women, LGBTQ+ women and women in rural and northern regions. Fem’aide and AWHL also provide information on accessing shelters.
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In crisis? A helpline is available to listen and support you.
A national organization founded in 1985 providing advocacy, communication and resources on suicide prevention and life promotion.
Primary health care, mental health, legal aid, child care (ages 0-6), employment and cultural activities in French in Toronto.
A multidisciplinary community health centre in Malvern (Scarborough): primary health care, mental health, social services and health promotion, with a mission to serve the Black community of the Greater Toronto Area.
A feminist, French-speaking coalition of organizations working to undo the oppression experienced by women.
Legal assistance for low-income people living in Ontario.
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A free helpline available 24/7 to help you find services that meet your needs.