Please Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
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Toll Free: 1-866-925-5454
Crisis Text Line: 686868
Short Description
Telephone Counselling
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus
Crisis Text Line
Trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario Health Services Information and Ontario 211 Services (see separate entries), and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
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Crisis: 1-800-668-6868
Crisis: 686868
Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
COVID19 Telephone, text, and online counselling and support available, including online resources such as COVID19 information; for telephone counselling in English and French call 1-800-668-6868, also available in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Pashto, Russian, and Ukrainian through interpreters
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
- telephone, text and online (live chat) counselling and emotional support, and information and referral on a wide range of topics; anonymous and confidential
- chat available through cell phone, laptop, tablet, and desktop computer
- 24/7 e-mental health support through Facebook website or Messenger app
- Resources Around Me national searchable online database of community resource listings
Crisis Text Line open to all in crisis, available by texting 686868 (see separate listing)
Peer2Peer, (Peer-to-Peer Community), peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca
Community support online forum for youth 12-26 years to share experiences, offer inspiration and ask questions; available in English and French; confidential
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Group Wellness Programs
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Office: 416-586-5437
Short Description
Group wellness programs
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
Counsellor in the Classroom, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/are-you-an-educator-check-out-counsellor-in-the-classroom
Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online
- educator-led classroom activities
- 45-minute phone or video call between class and KHP counsellor
Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program, kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/brighter-days-an-indigenous-wellness-program
Culturally safe and engaging audio and video group sessions on mental health and wellness, including skills development, tools and resources
- pre-session video
- virtual conversation with KHP Indigenous Wellness Specialist
- package includes step-by-step booklet, resource materials and promotional gifts for youth participants
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Regional Warm Line
Greater Sudbury
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Office: 1-866-856-9276
Short Description
- Offers pre-crisis, confidential telephone support
- In partnership with TAO Tel-Aide, offers access to French language services for Francophones
- Operated by trained staff who have used (or are currently using) mental health services
- Provides peer-led assistance with problem-solving and referrals to appropriate agencies
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Administration
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-1230
Crisis: 1-877-759-1230
23 Oakland Ave
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2T2
Short Description
- Operates a 24-bed emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and their children
- Operates a 24-hour crisis support phone line and walk-in crisis service
- Offers long-term and crisis counselling for women who have been victims of sexual assault or abuse both current and historic
- Offers educational groups on topics such as self-esteem, self worth, exploring the cycle of violence, healthy relationships, safety planning, housing, and advocacy
- Offers client referrals for counselling and to government services
- Provides community education and awareness on the issues of abuse
- Provides on site child care for women who are residents of the shelter for court dates, doctors appointments, group sessions
- Offers on site child care for non-resident women during group sessions, Call for information on programs offering this service
- Offers parenting support and counselling sessions
- Offers a Family Court Support Worker Program
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Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Care Clinic
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-5143
Crisis: 9-1-1
Emergency Department: 705-759-3434
875 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B3
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B3
Short Description
- Provides medical care following a sexual assault by a specially trained pediatric doctor and nurse
- Collects forensic evidence upon examination
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services
- Offers counselling to children over the age of 3 with acute or historical sexual abuse experiences as well
- Offers support and education to parents and guardians
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Sexual Assault Care Centre/Partner Assault Clinic
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-5143
Crisis: 9-1-1
915 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B5
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 2B5
Short Description
- Provides emotional and medical care/treatment to victims of sexual assault
- Provides counselling after a recent or past sexual assault
- Offers individual, family and group counselling
- Offers information and referrals to other programs and services such as shelters and counselling
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Crisis Services
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-3803
Crisis Support: 705-759-3398
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Short Description
- Provides short-term crisis intervention services
- Offers telephone and office follow-up
- Provides multidisciplinary assessments of individual needs
- Facilitates referrals to community services
- Offers a Mobile Crisis Response team comprised of two social workers who support individuals in low-risk situations
- Provides a Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team comprised of a Sault Area Hospital Crisis Worker and a member of the Sault Ste Marie Police Services
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Sexual Assault Medical / Emergency Care
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-759-3710
Crisis: 9-1-1
Sexual Assault Care Centre: 705-759-5143
750 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 0A8
Short Description
- Provides confidential medical/emergency care following a sexual assault
- Provides support, examination and treatment of injuries and conditions, including preventative treatment for sexually transmitted disease or infection
- Offers follow-up care
- Refers individuals to counselling at the Sexual Assault Care Centre at 915 Queen St E
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-670-2517
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
584 Clinton Ave, Suite 103
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3B 2T2
Short Description
- A non-profit and charitable organization serving French-speaking women who fight against all forms of violence
- Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence
- Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
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Women's Sexual Assault Support Services - Voices for Women
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-671-5495
Crisis: 705-675-4760
127 Cedar St, 7th Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1A9
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1A9
Short Description
Voices for Women is providing hybrid services, utilizing in person, telephone or virtual care to support survivors.
Anyone new looking to access services are encouraged to call 705-671-5495 or email VFW@hsnsudbury.ca to make an appointment to book an intake.
Drop in services are not available at this time.
All in person services require that a mask be worn.
Provides community-based, ongoing, longer-term sexual assault counselling and support services for women including:
Anyone new looking to access services are encouraged to call 705-671-5495 or email VFW@hsnsudbury.ca to make an appointment to book an intake.
Drop in services are not available at this time.
All in person services require that a mask be worn.
Provides community-based, ongoing, longer-term sexual assault counselling and support services for women including:
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group counselling
- Safety planning
- Community outreach
- Court support
- Drop-in resource room
- Information and referral to community resources
- Public education and training
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Office: 705-522-6970
190 Brady St, 1st Fl
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1C7
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Note: No direct reimbursement to victims for above supports
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Crisis Intervention Services
Greater Sudbury (128km)
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Crisis: 705-675-4760
127 Cedar St
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1B1
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 1B1
Short Description
- Provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, referrals and follow-up
- Works in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Child and Family Centre, and the Greater Sudbury Police Service
- Operates Manitoulin Crisis Response Services
- Visits with individuals in the community who are experiencing acute distress or a situational crisis
- Arrangements for visits can be made
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Community and Social Services - Iethinisten:ha Akwesasne Family Wellness Program
Akwesasne First Nation
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Office: 613-937-4322
Crisis line: 1-800-480-4208
Short Description
Domestic violence program:
- 24 hour crisis line
- one-on-one counselling sessions
- intake
- assessments
- case plans
- referrals
- accompaniment to courts
- outreach services to women and men in the community and Cornwall
- six-week residential educational program for women and children who have experienced abuse
- transitional housing units for those who have completed the six-week program
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Violence Intervention and Prevention Program
Greater Sudbury (127km)
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Office: 705-675-4743
41 Ramsey Lake Rd
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1
Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1
Short Description
Provides 24-hour victim support services to adults experiencing immediate, intimate partner violence and sexual assault
These services include:
These services include:
- Community liaison
- Court testimony
- Forensic documentation and photography
- Individual or group counselling
- Medical assessment and treatment
- Pregnancy testing
- Safety planning and risk assessment
- Sexually Transmitted Infection assessment and treatment
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M'Nendamowin Health Services
M'Chigeeng First Nation (73km)
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Office: 705-377-4485
Health Centre: 705-377-5347
M'Chigeeng Health Centre, 689A Hwy 551
M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON, P0P 1G0
M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON, P0P 1G0
Short Description
- Provides mental health and addictions counselling and services
- Provides intake and subsequent treatment plan for each participant
- Coordinates monthly appointments with Dr Dressler's office (former methadone clinic in Little Current) via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
- Coordinates consultations with visiting professionals such as Psychiatrist, Psychologist and Aboriginal Mental Health and Addictions Child & Youth Worker
- Offers both traditional and western forms of intervention services
- Administration of Suboxone treatments
- Advocacy and support
- Assessment of regular urine testing
- Clinical assessments
- Counselling for individuals, couples and families
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to more specialized treatments
- Community based prevention activities
- Mental health promotion
- Public education and awareness
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands (71km)
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Office: 705-370-3378
54 Boozeneck Rd, Unit 2
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON, P0P 1K0
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON, P0P 1K0
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation (67km)
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Office: 705-368-2182
Crisis: 705-368-1369
Emergency Department: 705-368-2300
Emergency Department: 705-377-5377
48 Hillside Rd
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1K0
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1K0
Short Description
- Provides wraparound, confidential care for individuals who have experienced sexual and/or domestic violence at any time in their lives
- Works in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team including cultural supports
- Supports survivors at every stage of the healing journey using a holistic approach and traditional Indigenous healing methods
- Initial assessments
- Supportive and stabilization counselling
- Trauma based treatment intervention
- Advocacy, system navigation and case management support
- Crisis intervention and emotional support
- Testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Emergency contraceptive options such as the morning-after pill
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Referrals to community agencies for additional support
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Aboriginal Healing and Wellness
Sheshegwaning First Nation (52km)
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Office: 705-283-3030
Health Centre, 1079B Sheshegwaning Rd
Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1X0
Sheshegwaning First Nation, ON, P0P 1X0
Short Description
- Provides information based on a combination of traditional and modern health services for family violence, strategies to stop it and healthy relationships
- Provides crisis counseling and intervention services to address mental and emotional issues
- Facilitates group talking circles
- Offers individual peer counselling
- Provides referrals to community and regional supports and services including shelters and safe houses for women and their children escaping domestic violence
- Provides education and information about health and wellness issues
- Hosts traditional gatherings including traditional teachings and feasts
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Female Sexual Assault Program
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers individual and group counselling services to victims of assault
- Promotes healing and wellness in survivors
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Crisis Response Services
Blind River (31km)
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
1 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 210
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
Short Description
- Provides confidential crisis intervention services either by phone or in person at an agreed upon location, such as home, school, or a shelter
- Attends on-site crisis calls with the police as part of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team when deemed appropriate to provide brief solution counselling and advocacy
- Offers telephone and office follow-up for ongoing support, advocacy and forensic case management
- Works in partnership with Sault Area Hospital
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Crisis Response Services
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides confidential crisis intervention services either by phone or in person at an agreed upon location, such as home, school, or a shelter
- Attends on-site crisis calls with the police as part of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team when deemed appropriate to provide brief solution counselling and advocacy
- Offers telephone and office follow-up for ongoing support, advocacy and forensic case management
- Works in partnership with Sault Area Hospital
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Female Sexual Assault Program
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-848-2585
Crisis: 705-848-2585
9 Oakland Blvd, Suite 2
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2T1
Short Description
- Provides advocacy and support to women survivors who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault
- Offers individual and group counselling services to victims of assault
- Promotes healing and wellness in survivors
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Confidential Support Services for Women
Elliot Lake
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Office: 705-461-6120
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
31A Manitoba Rd
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2A7
Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 2A7
Short Description
- A non-profit and charitable organization serving French-speaking women who fight against all forms of violence
- Supports, accompanies and advocates for the autonomy of all Francophone women who have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence
- Offers a range of services, including:
- Fem'aide, 24-hour crisis line
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Referral to community agencies and services
- Accompaniment to appointments and various meetings
- Public education and awareness campaigns
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Victim Quick Response Program
Sault Ste Marie (129km)
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Office: 705-945-6905
Crisis: 9-1-1
580 Second Line E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6B 4K1
Short Description
- Offers on-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- Provides needs assessment, safety planning and referrals to community services
- Offers enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- Provides assistance with applications to VQRP+
Provides assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, including:
- home safety
- accommodation
- meals
- transportation
- basic necessities
- dependent care costs
- counselling
- traditional Indigenous health services
- cellular phones
- vision care
- dental care
- aids for victims with disabilities
- interpretation services
- crime scene cleanup
- government/medical documents
- funeral expenses
Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:
- storage locker
- tattoo removal
- treatment at a recovery facility
Financial support also available for:
- victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime
- parents of child homicide victims
- spouses of homicide victims
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