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Finding Support in Halton
This directory is intended to help families quickly access trusted services in
Not sure where to start?
If your child has recently disclosed sexual abuse or if you believe your child has been sexually abused:
• Contact your local police service.
• Contact Children's Aid Society if the child is under 16 (or under 18 when protection concerns exist).
• Arrange a medical assessment if recommended.
• Contact a trauma-informed therapist.
• Remember—you do not have to navigate this alone.
Scroll through all resources, or select a section to jump to:
Emergency & Crisis Support
Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
Child Protection
Medical & Trauma Care
Community Mental Health Support
Culturally Specific & Specialized Support
Specialized Trauma Treatment
Trauma-Focused Counselling
Child Advocacy
Online Sexual Exploitation
Parent Education & Resources
School-Based Support Services
Legal & Victim Support
Emergency & Crisis Support
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
Access Line Halton
Helps children, youth and families connect with appropriate mental health services and supports in Halton Region.
Phone: 1-888-777-9614
Website: https://rockonline.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
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
Provides crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a mental health emergency in Halton Region.
Phone: 1-877-825-9011
Website: https://www.haltonpolice.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
Confidential 24/7 support for children and youth.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
Kids Help Phone - Parents/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
Halton Regional Police Service
Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit
Specialized investigators trained in child abuse and sexual assault cases.
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 8970
Website: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/community-resources/intimate-partner-and-other-violence/child-abuse/
Halton Regional Police Victim Services
Provides:
Crisis intervention
Emotional support
Information about reporting options
Referrals to counselling
Court process support
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 5239
Email: VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
Website: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/services/victim-services/
Child Protection
Halton Children's Aid Society
Provides child protection services for children under 18.
Phone: 905-333-4441
Toll-Free: 1-866-607-5437
Website: https://haltoncas.ca
After-hours protection services are available 24 hours a day through the same phone number.
Medical & Trauma Care
Halton Healthcare
Operates Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Emergency departments can provide immediate medical assessment, mental health crisis care and referrals for additional support.
Phone: 905-845-2571
Website: https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca
Joseph Brant Hospital – Emergency & Pediatric Mental Health Care
Provides 24-hour emergency medical care for children, youth and adults. Emergency services include psychiatric assessment and access to specialized mental health supports when needed.
Phone:905-632-3737
Website:https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/areas-of-care/emergency-department
Location: Burlington
Nina's Place – Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
Joseph Brant Hospital
Provides:
Forensic medical examinations
Medical assessment
STI testing
Pregnancy prevention
Counselling referrals
Support during police reporting
Phone: 905-336-4116
Website: https://www.josephbranthospital.ca
Location: Burlington
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
Canadian Mental Health Association – Halton Region
Provides free community-based mental health services for children, youth, adults, and families throughout Halton Region. Services include mental health navigation, counselling, case management, recovery programs, peer support, crisis planning, and referrals to specialized community resources.
Phone: 905-693-4270
Email: info@cmhahrb.ca
Website: https://halton.cmha.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association – Ontario
The provincial office of CMHA supports mental health education, advocacy, research, public awareness, and system improvement across Ontario. It also provides evidence-based mental health information and links families to local CMHA branches throughout the province.
Phone Local: 416-977-5580
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-875-6213
Email: info@ontario.cmha.ca
Website: https://ontario.cmha.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital providing evidence-based information on trauma, PTSD, childhood mental health, family support, and recovery. CAMH also offers educational resources that can help parents better understand the effects of trauma and child sexual abuse.
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.
Provides:
Individual counselling
Family therapy
Trauma treatment
Crisis services
Phone: 905-878-9785
Email: info@rockonline.ca
Website: https://rockonline.ca
SAVIS of Halton
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services including free counselling and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.
Provides:
Individual counselling
Group therapy
Crisis support
Parent support
Referrals for children
24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-875-1555
Website: https://www.savisofhalton.org
Thrive Counselling
The Safety Zone is a specialized program for children (ages 4–16) who have experienced abuse and for their mothers/caregivers. The program provides trauma-informed group therapy to help children heal while supporting caregivers.
Phone Oakville: 905-845-3811
Phone Burlington: 905-637-5256
Email: info@thrivecounselling.org
Website: https://www.thrivecounselling.org
Culturally Specific & 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
Maanishsing
Provides culturally grounded programs and supports for Indigenous children, youth and families.
Website: https://www.mississaugas.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
Specialized Trauma Treatment
BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
BOOST is widely regarded as one of Canada's leaders in assessment and treatment following child sexual abuse.
Provides:
Trauma-focused psychotherapy
Child and family therapy
Assessment Directed Therapy (ADT)
Parent 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: George Hull Centre – SAFE-T
Trauma-Focused Counselling
Burrows Counselling & Consulting
Led by a former supervisor with SAVIS of Halton.
Specializes in:
Sexual violence
Complex trauma
PTSD
Family therapy
Victim Services
Phone: 905-601-1889
Website:https://rebeccaburrowsinfo.wixsite.com/psychotherapy
Location: Oakville
Milton Psychotherapy Centre
Milton Psychotherapy Centre offers trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and families, with clinicians experienced in supporting those affected by child sexual abuse. Their specialized trauma therapies and family-centred approach make them a strong option for ongoing healing and recovery.
Provides:
Childhood trauma and child sexual abuse
Trauma recovery and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Phone: 905-878-3543
Email: info@miltontherapycentre.com
Location: Milton
Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Services of Halton (PATH)
PATH provides specialized trauma-informed assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families, with extensive experience supporting those affected by childhood sexual abuse, trauma, family violence, and PTSD.
Specializes in:
Child psychotherapy
Trauma therapy
Complex trauma
Sexual abuse
Family therapy
Psychological assessment
Phone: 289-206-4258
Website: https://www.paththerapyhalton.ca/
Location: Georgetown
Therapy with Tricia Porter
Nearly 30 years of experience in:
Childhood sexual abuse
Sexual violence
Parenting after trauma
Child welfare
Family support
Email: Tricia@socialworksupport.ca
Website:https://www.socialworksupport.ca/
Location: Oakville
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
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
Operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection as a resource for education.
Website: https://protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/
Parent Education & Resources
BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Educational resources for families and professionals.
Website: https://boostforkids.org
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Provides:
Parent education
Child sexual abuse information
Online safety resources
Healing from Sexual Harm guides
Website: https://www.protectchildren.ca
Little Warriors
Provides child sexual abuse prevention education, advocacy, and trauma treatment resources.
Website: https://littlewarriors.ca
The Gatehouse
Provides:
Support and education for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their families.
Support groups for survivors.
Email: programs@thegatehouse.org
Website: https://www.thegatehouse.org
Location: Toronto
The Ironwood Project
Provides:
Educational resources for parents supporting children following a disclosure of child sexual abuse.
Support groups for survivors and their families
Email: info@theironwoodproject.ca
Website: https://www.theironwoodproject.ca
Location: Halton Hills
School-Based Support Services
Halton District School Board (HDSB) – Mental Health & Well-Being
Students and families can access school-based mental health supports, including social work and psychology services, through their school.
Website: https://www.hdsb.ca
Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) – Mental Health & Well-Being
Provides school-based mental health and well-being supports for students, with connections to social workers and other professional services.
Website: https://www.hcdsb.org
Legal & Victim Support
Halton Community Legal Services
Provides free legal information, advice and representation to eligible low-income residents of Halton Region in areas including housing, income supports and other legal issues.
Phone: 905-875-2069
Website: https://www.haltonlegal.ca
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
This information reflects current trauma-informed guidance from the Ontario child advocacy centres, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and peer-reviewed research on child development and recovery following childhood sexual abuse.
For a complete list of sources, websites, organizations and publications referenced in The Resource Project, please go to our section on References.