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Resource Directory
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.
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
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
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 for Parents/Caregiver Support
Confidential 24/7 support for parents and caregivers.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text:SUPPORT to 741741
Website:https://kidshelpphone.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.