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Finding support in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
This directory is intended to help families quickly access trusted services in the
Not sure where to start? Choose the option below that best describes what you need right now.
My child just told me → Reporting and immediate support
I need medical care → Medical and trauma care
I need support that fits my family → Culturally specific and specialized support
I need counselling for my child → Counselling and trauma treatment
I need support for myself or our family → Family and community support
Reporting and immediate support
Emergency and crisis support
911 — Emergency
For immediate danger or if a child is currently at risk.
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
National suicide crisis support available 24 hours a day.
Call or text: 988
Website: https://988.ca
211 Ontario – Multilingual Service Navigation
Helps families find community, social, health and government services in Ontario. Phone support is available in more than 150 languages, helping families find services and information in the language they are most comfortable using.
Phone: 211
Website: https://211ontario.ca
ConnexOntario
Provides free, confidential information and navigation for mental health, substance use and problem gambling services across Ontario, 24 hours a day.
Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Website: https://www.connexontario.ca
Kids Help Phone - Children and youth support
Confidential 24/7 support for children and youth.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
Kids Help Phone - Parent and caregiver support
Confidential 24/7 support for parents and caregivers.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: SUPPORT to 741741
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
One Stop Talk / Parlons maintenant
Provides free virtual counselling with registered therapists for children and youth across Ontario. No referral is required.
Website: https://onestoptalk.ca
Reporting child sexual abuse
Peel Regional Police — Special Victims Unit
Investigates child abuse and sexual assault and works with Peel Children’s Aid and community partners to support children and families.
Phone: 905-453-2121 ext. 3460
Website: Peel Regional PolicePeel Regional Police
Toronto Police Service
For non-emergency reporting or information about reporting sexual assault or child abuse.
Phone: 416-808-2222
York Regional Police
Investigates child abuse and sexual assault and connects survivors with specialized supports.
Non-emergency: 1-866-876-5423
Website: York Regional PoliceYork Regional Police
Durham Regional Police Service — Special Victims Unit
Provides specialized investigation and information for people affected by sexual violence and child abuse.
Website: Durham Regional Police ServiceDurham Regional Police Service
Child protection
Medical and trauma care
Trillium Health Partners / Credit Valley Hospital
Provides emergency, pediatric, mental health and specialized hospital services in Mississauga and is frequently accessed by families from Georgetown, Milton and surrounding communities.
Phone: 905-813-2200
Website: https://www.thp.ca
Community mental health support
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Provides specialized mental health services as well as evidence-based information about trauma, PTSD, childhood mental health and recovery.
Phone: 416-535-8501 (press 1)
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-463-6273
Email: info@camh.ca
Website: https://www.camh.ca
Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)
Offers children's mental health services across Halton.
Services include:
Individual counselling
Family therapy
Trauma treatment
Crisis services
Phone: 905-878-9785
Email: info@rockonline.ca
Website: https://rockonline.ca
Culturally specific and specialized support
Black Youth Helpline
Provides culturally responsive support, information and service navigation for Black children, youth and families across Canada.
Phone: 1-833-294-8650
Website: https://blackyouth.ca
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Provides culturally competent, trauma-informed counselling and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada, 24 hours a day.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Languages: English and French; telephone support in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut is available upon request, subject to availability.
Website: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca
LGBT YouthLine
Provides free, anonymous and non-judgmental peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ and questioning youth age 29 and under across Ontario. Youth can connect with trained 2SLGBTQ+ peer-support volunteers about identity, relationships, mental health, family, isolation and finding additional supports.
Hours: Sunday–Friday, 4:00–9:30 p.m. ET
Text: 647-694-4275
Website: https://www.youthline.ca
Maanishsing
Provides culturally grounded programs and supports for Indigenous children, youth and families.
Website: https://www.mississaugas.ca
One Stop Talk / Parlons maintenant
Provides free virtual counselling with registered therapists for children and youth under 18 across Ontario. No referral is required, and support is available in more than 200 languages and dialects.
Phone: 1-855-416-8255
Website: https://onestoptalk.ca
Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS)
Provides culturally and linguistically responsive mental health and family support. Its Sahara Mental Health Program serves Halton residents age 16 and older who identify with South Asian, newcomer and Muslim communities.
Phone: 905-677-0889
Languages: Services are available in multiple languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French and Spanish.
Website: https://pchs4u.com/
Counselling and trauma treatment
Specialized trauma treatment
BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
BOOST provides specialized assessment, treatment and support for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse, and for their families.
Services include:
Trauma-focused psychotherapy
Child and family therapy
Assessment Directed Therapy (ADT)
Parent and caregiver support
Court preparation
Child Advocacy Centre services
Phone: 416-515-1100
Location: Toronto
Website: https://boostforkids.org/
George Hull Centre – SAFE-T (Sexual Abuse Family Education, Treatment)
Provides specialized assessment and treatment for children, youth and families affected by sexual abuse. Services include individual, family and group counselling and support for children with concerning sexual behaviours and youth who have caused sexual harm.
Serves: Halton, Peel, Toronto and York Regions
Phone: 416-622-8833 ext. 121
Email: safe-treferrals@georgehull.on.ca
Location: Etobicoke
Website: https://georgehullcentre.ca/services
Trauma-focused counselling
Family and community support
Child advocacy
Child and Youth Advocacy Centres of Canada (CYAC)
Find your nearest Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.
Provides coordinated support through police, child protection, medical professionals, victim advocates, and therapists.
Website: https://www.cyacc.ca
Parent education and resources
BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
BOOST provides specialized assessment, treatment and support for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse, and for their families.
Services include:
Trauma-focused psychotherapy
Child and family therapy
Assessment Directed Therapy (ADT)
Parent and caregiver support
Court preparation
Child Advocacy Centre services
Phone: 416-515-1100
Location: Toronto
Website: https://boostforkids.org/
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Provides evidence-informed resources and support for families affected by child sexual abuse and exploitation, including practical guidance for parents supporting a child following a disclosure.
Resources include:
Understanding child sexual abuse and disclosure
Supporting a child following sexual abuse
Trauma and recovery resources for children and families
Online sexual exploitation and safety
Guidance for finding appropriate therapy and support
Prevention and personal safety resources
Website: https://www.protectchildren.ca
Little Warriors
Provides specialized trauma treatment, counselling, education and support for children and youth affected by child sexual abuse and their families.
Services include:
Trauma-informed treatment for children and youth
Virtual counselling and family support through Be Brave Bridge
Intensive treatment through the Be Brave Ranch
Child sexual abuse prevention education
Resources for parents and caregivers
Toll-free: 1-855-922-9010
Website: https://littlewarriors.ca
The Gatehouse
Provides trauma-informed support, programs and community for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and those who support them.
Services include:
Peer support groups for adult survivors
Individual support
Expressive arts therapy
Young adult survivor support
Support for partners and support persons
Childhood sexual abuse information and resources
Phone:416-255-5900
Email: programs@thegatehouse.org
Website: https://www.thegatehouse.org
Location: Toronto
The Ironwood Project
Provides free, trauma-informed peer support, education and resources for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the people who support them.
Services include:
Peer support groups for adult survivors
Dedicated support groups for women, men and co-ed groups
Support groups for parents and partners of survivors
Trauma-informed workshops and community programs
Educational resources for families following a disclosure of child sexual abuse
The Resource Project — practical information and guidance for parents and families
Referrals and connections to community supports
Phone: 289-642-7777
Email: info@theironwoodproject.ca
Website: https://www.theironwoodproject.ca
Location: Halton Hills
School-based support services
Online sexual exploitation
Cybertip.ca
Canada's national tip line for reporting online child sexual exploitation.
Website: https://www.cybertip.ca
NeedHelpNow.ca
Operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, NeedHelpNow provides practical guidance for youth and families dealing with the sharing of intimate images, sextortion, and online sexual exploitation.
Website: https://needhelpnow.ca
Protect Kids Online
Provides parents with information about emerging online risks, concerning technology trends and ways to help keep children safer online.
Website: https://protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/
Legal and victim support
Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)
Provides legal information and advocacy regarding the legal rights of children and youth in Ontario.
Website: https://jfcy.org
Office of the Children’s Lawyer
Provides legal representation and assistance for children in certain family law and child protection matters in Ontario.
Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/office-childrens-lawyer
Ontario Victim Services
Information and referrals for victims of crime throughout Ontario.
Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-help-if-you-are-experiencing-violence
Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
Supports victims and witnesses throughout the criminal court process.
Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides short-term financial assistance to eligible victims of violent crime when other financial supports are not available. Assistance may help with immediate needs such as counselling, emergency accommodation, transportation, basic necessities, safety measures and other supports.
The program includes victims of child abuse and historical child sexual abuse. Eligibility and time limits apply.
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 4810
Email: VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
Website: https://www.haltonpolice.ca