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This directory is intended to help families quickly access trusted services in Peel Region and Ontario. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911.


Not Sure Where to Start?


If your child has recently disclosed sexual abuse or you believe your child may have been sexually abused:

  • Contact your local police service.

  • Contact Children's Aid Society if the child is under 16, or under 18 when child-protection concerns exist.

  • Arrange a medical assessment if recommended.

  • Connect with a trauma-informed therapist or child and youth mental-health service.

  • Remember—you do not have to navigate this alone.



Emergency & Crisis Support

Emergency

911

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: 988.ca


EveryMind 24/7 Crisis Response

Free and confidential crisis support for children, youth and young adults in Peel Region. Parents and caregivers can also call when concerned about a child's safety, mental health or behaviour.

Phone: 905-278-9036 — press 1
Caledon: 1-888-811-2222

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Website: everymind.ca


Victim Services of Peel

Provides free 24/7 crisis support to people affected by crime, sexual violence, abuse and other traumatic circumstances.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-568-1068
Administration: 905-568-8800
Email:info@vspeel.org

Website: vspeel.org


Kids Help Phone

Confidential 24/7 support for children and youth.

Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868

Website: kidshelpphone.ca


Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

Peel Regional Police — Special Victims Unit

For Brampton and Mississauga

The Special Victims Unit investigates allegations involving child abuse and sexual assault and works with child-protection and community partners.

Special Victims Unit: 905-453-2121 ext. 3460
Police Non-Emergency: 905-453-3311
Emergency: 911

Website: peelpolice.ca


Ontario Provincial Police — Caledon Detachment

For Caledon

Caledon is policed by the Ontario Provincial Police rather than Peel Regional Police.

Non-Emergency: 1-888-310-1122
Caledon Detachment: 905-584-2241
Emergency: 911

Website: caledon.ca/opp


Victim Services of Peel

Works in partnership with police and community agencies to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, information, referrals and assistance following crime or trauma.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-568-1068

Website: vspeel.org


Child Protection

Peel Children's Aid Society

Provides child-protection services throughout Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.

If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of a child or youth, you can speak confidentially with an Advice and Assessment Worker.

Phone: 905-363-6131

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for child-protection concerns.

Website: peelcas.org


Hospital-Based Medical & Trauma Care

Trillium Health Partners — Paediatric Sexual Assault Services

Mississauga Hospital

Provides specialized medical care for children under 12 who have experienced sexual abuse or assault.


Services may include:

  • Medical assessment and treatment

  • Forensic examination and documentation

  • Collection and storage of forensic evidence when appropriate

  • Referrals to community treatment

  • Psychoeducational counselling for children and non-offending caregivers


Children are commonly referred through Peel Children's Aid Society, police or the hospital emergency department.

Location: Mississauga Hospital, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga

Website: trilliumhealthpartners.ca


Chantel's Place — Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
Trillium Health Partners

Provides confidential hospital-based care following sexual assault or domestic violence, including medical treatment, forensic options, emotional support, safety planning and referrals.

Phone: 905-848-7580 ext. 2548
Sexual Assault Counselling: 905-848-7689

Location: Mississauga Hospital, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga


Child & Youth Mental Health

EveryMind Mental Health Services

EveryMind is Peel Region's lead agency for child and youth mental health and provides free, confidential services for infants, children, youth, young adults up to age 25 and families.


Services include:

  • Assessment and counselling

  • Child and family therapy

  • Crisis response

  • Trauma treatment

  • Group programs

  • Parent and caregiver support

  • Psychological and psychiatric services

Access to ongoing services is coordinated through WhereToStart.ca.

Intake / WhereToStart: 905-451-4655
24/7 Crisis Response: 905-278-9036 — press 1
Caledon Crisis: 1-888-811-2222

Website: everymind.ca
Access: wheretostart.ca


Tangerine Single Session Counselling

A free single-session counselling service for children and youth under 18 and their parents or caregivers living in Peel Region.

This can be particularly helpful for families who need support while waiting for longer-term services or who are unsure what type of help they need.

Phone: 905-795-3530

Website: everymind.ca


Canadian Mental Health Association — Peel Dufferin
Provides community mental-health and addiction services, system navigation and crisis support for Peel and Dufferin residents.

Mental Health & Addiction Services: 905-451-2123
Toll-Free: 1-877-451-2123
24/7 Crisis Support: 905-278-9036
Crisis Toll-Free: 1-888-811-2222

Website: cmhapeeldufferin.ca


Canadian Mental Health Association — Ontario
Provides provincial mental-health education, advocacy, research and information and helps connect people with local CMHA services.

Phone: 416-977-5580
Toll-Free: 1-800-875-6213

Website: ontario.cmha.ca


Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Provides evidence-based mental-health information and specialized services related to trauma, PTSD, childhood mental health, family support and recovery.

Phone: 416-535-8501

Website: camh.ca


Specialized Child Sexual Abuse & Trauma Treatment

EveryMind — Trauma and Abuse Treatment Program (TATP)

A particularly important Peel resource for families following child sexual abuse.

The program provides specialized, evidence-based trauma assessment and treatment for children under 18 living in Peel Region who have experienced or witnessed trauma, abuse or assault.

The program also supports:

  • Children and youth affected by sexual abuse

  • Children exhibiting problematic sexual behaviours

  • Adolescents who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour

  • Families where sexual abuse has occurred between siblings

  • Parents and caregivers supporting a child's recovery

Treatment includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT).

Youth and caregivers can self-refer, and referrals can also be made by physicians and community professionals.

Referral / Intake: 905-451-4655
24/7 Crisis: 905-278-9036

Website: wheretostart.ca


Family Services of Peel — Trauma Specific Services

Provides trauma-specific counselling and support for children and families affected by violence and abuse.


Services include:

  • Individual counselling

  • Group counselling

  • Peer support

  • Education and support

  • Services for children who have experienced or witnessed violence

  • Support for women affected by sexual or domestic violence

  • Support for men who experienced childhood sexual abuse


Its Immediate Intervention Services provide free support without a waitlist for women and children who are experiencing or have experienced emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or physical abuse or coercive control.

Intake: 905-453-5775

Website: fspeel.org


Victim Services of Peel — Sexual Assault Centre

Provides trauma-informed and culturally responsive services for Peel residents affected by recent or historical sexual violence.


Services include:

  • 24/7 crisis support

  • Individual counselling

  • Group counselling

  • Peer support

  • Mobile crisis response

  • Referrals and system navigation


Services are available to people of all genders and gender identities.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-568-1068

Website: vspeel.org


Child Advocacy

Child and Youth Advocacy Centres of Canada (CYAC)

Helps families locate their nearest Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.

Child and Youth Advocacy Centres bring together services such as police, child protection, medical care, victim advocacy and mental-health professionals to provide a more coordinated response to child abuse.

Website: cyacc.ca


BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Toronto-based Child and Youth Advocacy Centre providing specialized services for children and youth who have experienced abuse and their families.

Services include:

  • Trauma-focused psychotherapy

  • Child and family therapy

  • Assessment Directed Therapy

  • Parent support

  • Court preparation

  • Child advocacy services

Phone: 416-515-1100

Location: Toronto

Website: boostforkids.org


Reporting Online Sexual Exploitation

Cybertip.ca

Canada's national tip line for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.

Reports can involve:

  • Online grooming

  • Child sexual abuse and exploitation material

  • Sextortion

  • Luring

  • Other forms of online child sexual exploitation

Website: cybertip.ca


NeedHelpNow.ca

Operated by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

Provides practical guidance for youth and families dealing with the sharing of intimate images, sextortion and other forms of online sexual exploitation.

Website: needhelpnow.ca


Protect Kids Online

A Canadian Centre for Child Protection resource providing information to help families understand emerging online risks and protect children online.

Website: protectkidsonline.ca


Parent Education & Resources

The Ironwood Project

Provides educational resources for parents and caregivers supporting children following a disclosure of child sexual abuse, as well as peer support for survivors and their families.

Email:info@theironwoodproject.ca

Website: theironwoodproject.ca


Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Provides:

  • Parent education

  • Child sexual abuse information

  • Online safety resources

  • Resources about responding to sexual harm

  • Prevention information


Website: protectchildren.ca


The Gatehouse

Provides support and education for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their families, including peer-support programs.

Website: thegatehouse.org


BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Provides educational resources for families and professionals responding to child abuse.

Website: boostforkids.org


Little Warriors

Provides child sexual abuse prevention education, advocacy, information and trauma-treatment resources.

Website: littlewarriors.ca


Legal & Victim Support

Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)

Provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses involved in the criminal court process in Ontario.


Support may include:

  • Information about the court process

  • Updates about court dates

  • Assistance understanding court procedures

  • Referrals to community services

  • Emotional support related to participating in the justice process


Website: ontario.ca — Victim/Witness Assistance Program


Ontario Victim Services

Provides information about services, supports and financial assistance that may be available to victims of crime in Ontario.

Website: ontario.ca — Victim Services


Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)

Provides legal information, advice and advocacy related to the legal rights of children and young people in Ontario.

Website: jfcy.org


Trusted Websites
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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.