Local Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centres
- Provide specialized healthcare for children, adolescents, women, transgender persons, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or domestic violence.
- Have specially trained sexual assault nurses on call 24/7.
- Provide more information and answers to frequently asked questions about these services on the Hamilton Health Sciences Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre website
Contact Information
If you have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence and need medical attention, please go to the Emergency Department at the Hamilton General or the Juravinski Hospital. If you are under 18, please go to Emergency at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Call: (905) 521-2100 ext: 73557
Hamilton General Hospital
237 Barton St. East at Victoria
Hamilton ON, L8L 2X2
Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession St. East
Hamilton ON, L8V 1C3
McMaster Children's Hospital
1200 Main St. West
Hamilton ON, L8N 3Z5
SACHA: Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton & Area
- Provides services to people who may have experienced sexualized violence at any point in their lives.
- Operates as a non-profit, community-based organization.
Contact Information
24-hour crisis line: 905-525-4162
Website: Visit SACHA
Phone: 905-525-4573
TTY: 905-525-4592
75 MacNab St. South, 3rd floor
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3C1
Sex-Trafficking Survivor Free Counselling program
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Hamilton.
- Age 16 or older.
- Any gender.
- Has exited sex-trafficking at any time in their life.
Contact Information
Phone: 905-525-4573 ext 224
Website: Visit SACHA STCS
Crisis/Distress Lines
Sexual Violence Distress Lines
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Provides 24/7 telephone and TTY crisis line support for all women who have experienced abuse; providing counselling, emotional support, information and referrals.
T: 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Assaulted Women's Helpline Website
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Offers 24/7 confidential, multi-lingual support connecting survivors of human trafficking to social services, law enforcement and emergency services
T: 1-833-900-1010
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline Website
Fem’aide
Offers 24/7 response for Francophone women who have experienced gender-based violence; providing support, information and referral to front-line services within their communities
T: 1-877-336-2433
Fem'aide Website
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
24/7 multi-lingual support for survivors of sexual violence who identify as men; providing immediate crisis intervention and referral services
T: 1-866-887-0015
Male Support Services Website
Victim Services Branch of the Hamilton Police Service
Provides 24/7 on-scene crisis intervention for survivors of crime and trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence, in the City of Hamilton
T: 905-246-4904
Victim Services Hamilton Website
Mental Health Distress Lines
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support
Telephone crisis assessment, intervention and support available 24/7 to individuals over the age of 16, who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and do not require a hospital stay.
T: 905-529-7878
Barrett Centre Website
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
24/7 crisis line providing support to individuals in Hamilton experiencing a mental health crisis.
T: 905-972-8338 OR 1-844-972-8338
Coast Website
Empower.Me
Student Assistance Program available 24/7, offering mental health counselling, nutrition and financial consultation, smoking cessation and Life Coaching
Empower.me
Good2Talk
Free, confidential, and anonymous Provincial helpline that offers counselling, mental health, and addictions information for Ontario’s postsecondary students.
T: 1-866-925-5454
Good2Talk
Keep.me SAFE
24/7 multilingual and multicultural international student support
Keep.me SAFE
Ontario Crisis Line
All Ages
1-866-531-2600
Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services
Available from your computer, mobile device or telephone from 2pm-2am daily
Text: text SUPPORT to 258258
ONTX Website
Salvation Army Crisis/Hope Line
Operates Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, providing support and referral to community resources
T: 905-522-1477 OR 1-855-294-4673
Salvation Army
Community Resources
2S-LGBTQ+
Egale
A Canadian organization serving LGBTQI2S communities through research, education, awareness and advocacy for human rights and equality
Egale Website
LGBT Youth Line
Offers confidential, non-judgemental and informed 2S-LGBTQ+ peer support. Available Sunday-Friday 4-9:30pm
Phone or text: 647-694-4275
LGBT Youth Line Website
Spectrum Hamilton
Hamilton’s LGBTQ+ Handbook: Resources for the Community, Family and Friends
Spectrum Website
Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survivor and thrive.
T: 877-565-8860
Translifeline Website
Counselling & Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
Provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families.
T: 905-521-0090
CMHA Website
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
Offering a number of counselling programs for children, youth and adults; including programs addressing violence against women and sexual violence.
T: 1-866-437-7606 OR 905-528-0163
CSC Website
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support
Telephone crisis assessment, intervention and support available 24/7 to individuals over the age of 16, who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and do not require a hospital stay.
T: 905-529-7878
Barrett Centre Website
Good Shepherd Community Support Services for Women & Children
A nonprofit agency offering violence against women community counselling, child and youth counselling, wellness programming, legal advocacy, court support and transitional housing services for women and children affected by abuse.
T: 905-523-8895
Good Shepherd Website
Interval House of Hamilton
Provides emergency shelter, safety planning and support services for women with or without children that have experienced abuse or violence.
T: 905-387-8881
Interval House Website
Shalem Mental Health Network
Offers faith-based, professional, confidential counselling for individuals, couples and families.
T: 905-528-0353 OR 1-866-347-0041
Shalem Website
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Programs
Offers evidence-based services addressing anxiety and mood disorders, emotion regulation difficulties and other mental health concerns. Centralized intake requires referral from a family physician.
T: 905-522-1155 ext. 36499
E: connectmhap [at] stjoes.ca (connectmhap[at]stjoes[dot]ca)
St. Joseph's Website
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Ganǫhkwásra` Family Assault Support Services
Shelter programs providing stabilization for individuals and families seeking safety from abuse and violence.
Crisis Line: 519-445-4324
Ganǫhkwásra` Website
Good Shepherd Family Centre
Housing-focused shelter and support for families experiencing homelessness.
T: 905-528-5877
Notre Dame House
Emergency shelter and related programming for all youth between the ages of 16-21 experiencing homelessness, family violence, poverty and/or mental health and addictions.
T: 905-308-8090
Emergency Shelters for Women
Inasmuch House
Emergency shelter for women over the age of 16, and their children who are experiencing abuse or homelessness.
Crisis Line: 905-529-8600
Business Line: 905-529-8149
Interval House
A safe emergency shelter for women with or without children fleeing abuse or violence.
Crisis Line: 905-387-8881
Business Line: 905-387-9959
Martha House
Secure emergency shelter for women and children in crisis, specializing in the care of survivors of domestic violence.
Crisis Line: 905-523-8895|
Business Line: 905-523-8895
Mary's Place
Emergency shelter for homeless women 18 years and older who may encounter difficulties accessing the shelter system.
Crisis Line: 905-523-6277
Business Line: 905-540-8000
Mountainview
Emergency shelter for women.
Crisis Line: 1-888-308-6559
T: 905-318-2666
Emergency Shelters for Men
Booth Centre Single Men's Hostel
Emergency shelter for men, provides a bag lunch.
T: 905-527-1444
Good Shepherd Centre
Emergency shelter for men in need of temporary accommodation; daily hot meal, bag lunch and clothing available as needed.
T: 905-528-9109
Mission Services Men's Residence
Emergency shelter and programming available to adult men experiencing a crisis in housing, clothing, finances and personal well-being.
T: 905-528-7635
Food Banks
Eva Rothwell Centre
Emergency Food Pantry
T: 905-526-1558 ext. 419
Eva Rothwell Website
Mission Services: Good Food Centre
Proof of income, rent/mortgage payment documentation and I.D. are required
Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm
196 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
T: 905-528-4212 ext. 1101
Mission Services Website
Neighbour to Neighbour
Hours: Mon-Wed: 9:30am-3:30pm; Thurs 12:30-7:30pm
10-310 Limeridge Road West, Hamilton
T: 905-574-1334 ext. 303
Information available in Arabic, Kurdish and Spanish by calling 905-574-1334 ext. 304
Neighbour to Neighbour Website
Salvation Army
Hours: Mon-Wed + Fri: 9:30-11:45am & 1:00-3:30pm; Thursday: 9:30-11:45am
80 Bay Street North, Hamilton
T: 905-522-1477
St. Matthew's House Food Banks
Proof of income, address and two pieces of I.D are required
T: 905-523-5546
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Community Services and Food Bank
P: 905-575-8764
Community Services Website
Indigenous Supports
De Dwa Da Dehs Nye's Aboriginal Health Centre
Primary healthcare, mental health and addictions services, advocacy, outreach and health promotion programs.
T: Hamilton: 905-544-4320
T: Brantford: 519-752-4340
De Dwa Da Dehs Nye's AHC Website
Ganǫhkwásra` Family Assault Support Services
Holistic programs based on Ǫgwehǫ:weh teachings that integrate the mind, body and spirit; including shelter, counselling and transitional supports.
Crisis Line: 519-445-4324
Ganǫhkwásra` Website
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
A multi-service cultural centre offering education, health & wellness, legal and family support
T: 905-548-9593
HRIC Website
Métis Women's Circle
A dynamic group of women who share Aboriginal heritage and honour traditional teachings. Working to build community among urban Aboriginal women and their families both locally and nationally.
Email: info [at] metiswomenscircle.ca (info[at]metiswomenscircle[dot]ca)
Métis Women's Circle Website
Native Women's Centre
Emergency shelter, counselling programs and transitional support for women and youth affected by abuse.
T: 905-664-1114
Crisis Line: 1-888-308-6559
Native Women's Centre Website
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
A non-profit housing provider with a focus on the Indigenous community.
T: 866-391-1061
OAHS Website
International Supports
Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - Hamilton Office
1-888-242-2100
CIRCC Website
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
A multi-service agency offering Newcomer Services and Francophone immigration support.
T: 1-866-437-7606 OR 905-528-0163
CSC Website
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
New Comers to Canada Virtual Health Sessions
T: 905-522-3233
Website
Immigrants Working Centre
Settlement support, employment services, LINC classes and financial support for individuals and families
T: 905-529-5209
IWC Website
Thrive Child and Youth Trauma Services
Outreach, Assessment, and Specialized Intervention Services Program (OASIS)
Mental health services for immigrant and refugee children, youth and their families who have experienced trauma, or face significant stress in resettlement
T: 905-523-1020 ext 215
OASIS Website
YMCA Immigrant Services Hamilton
Offers orientation, settlement, language, employment services and youth engagement programming
T: 905-526-8452
YMCA Website
Legal Support & Police Resources
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Community Legal Clinic
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, serving low-income residents in the Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk area
T: 519-752-8669
BHNCLC Website
Community Legal Education Ontario
Online self-serve resources and publications related to various legal topics
CLEO Website
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, serving low-income residents of the City of Hamilton.
T: 905-527-4572
HCLC Website
Hamilton Police Service
Central Station: 155 King William St. Hamilton
T: 905-546-4925
HPS Website
Online Sexual Assault Reporting Form
Hamilton Police Service: Victim Services Branch
Crisis intervention, assistance with reporting and safety-planning
T: 905-564-4904
Victim Services Website
Legal Aid Ontario - Hamilton Duty Council
Assistance provided in over 300 languages to low-income residents
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
T: 1-800-668-8258
Legal Aid Website
Family Court Support Worker Program
Direct support to survivors of domestic violence who are involved in the family court process, funded by the Ontario Provincial Government.
List of providers in your area
Sexual & Physical Health
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
T: 1-866-437-7606 OR 905-528-0163
CSC Website
City of Hamilton Public Health
Emergency contraception, low-cost birth control, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing & free treatment for some STIs.
T: 905-528-5894
Sexual Health Clinics Website
Hamilton General Hospital
237 Barton St. East, Hamilton
T: 905-521-2100
Hamilton Health Sciences - Main St. West Urgent Care Centre
690 Main St. W, Hamilton
T: 905-521-2100 ext 72000
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
T: 905-522-3233
HUCCHC Website
Health Care Connect
T: 1-800-445-1822
Health Care Connect Website
Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession St. Hamilton
T: 905-389-4411
Juravinski Website
McMaster Children's Hospital
1200 Main St. West, Hamilton
T: 905-521-2100
McMaster Website
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton
T: 905-522-1155
St. Joseph's Website
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus - Urgent Care Centre
2757 King St. E, Hamilton
T: 905-573-7777
Shelter Health Network
Self-referrals are welcome
82 Stinson St, Hamilton
T: 905-526-7137
E: admin [at] shelterhealthnetwork.ca (admin[at]shelterhealthnetwork[dot]ca)
Shelter Health Network Website
Telehealth Ontario
T: 1-866-797-0000
Welcome Inn Community Health Centre
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
40 Wood Street East, Hamilton
T: 905-525-5824
Welcome Inn Website
Substance Use
Alcoholics Anonymous
T: 905-522-8392
AA Hamilton Meetings
Al-Anon Hamilton Burlington
T: 905-522-1733 (24/7)
Al-Anon Website
Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services
Provides information about alcohol, drugs and gambling; and individual, couple and family counselling, group counselling and relapse prevention programming.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
T: 905-546-3603
ADGS Website
Alternatives for Youth
Substance use and mental health services for 12-25 year olds and their families
T: 905-527-4469
AY Website
Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH)
24/7 crisis telephone support, residential withdrawal management, day-programming and relapse prevention and recovery programming.
T: 905-527-9264 (crisis) OR 905-522-1155 ext. 35219/35220 (administrative)
MASH Website
Mission Services Addiction Programs
Available to men and women.
T: 905-528-0389
Mission Services Website
Narcotics Anonymous
T: 1-888-811-3887
NA Hamilton Website
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre - Hamilton Clinic
T: 1-877-937-2282
OATC Website
Smoker's Helpline
T: 1-877-513-5333
Smoker's Helpline Website
The Van
A confidential service that travels anywhere in Hamilton and delivers new needles and harm reduction supplies. Upon request, the Van serves as a safe disposal for used harm-reduction supplies.
T: 905-317-9966 (text or call)
VAN Website
Womankind Addiction Service
Telephone and crisis support, withdrawal management, supporting housing, residential and day treatment available to women requiring addiction services
T: 905-545-9100 (withdrawal management/telephone support) OR 905-521-9591 ext. 237 (treatment inquiries)
Womankind Website
Support for Families & Children
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton
45 Ellis Ave, Hamilton
T: 905-549-2184
BGC Website
Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
735 King St. East, Hamilton
T: 905-525-2012
Emergency After Hours: 905-522-8053
French Language Service: 1-855-550-3571
CCAS Website
Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
T: 905-522-1121
Emergency After Hours: 905-522-8053
French Language Service: 1-855-550-3571
CAS Website
Thrive Child and Youth Trauma Services
Provides assessment and trauma treatment services, as well as prevention and educational programs for parents.
T: 905-523-1020
Thrive Website
Wesley Urban Ministries
Multi-service agency offering a number of parent-child and youth programs
905-528-9977
YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford
YMCA Website
- Must be a resident of Hamilton
- Age 16 or older
- Any gender
- Has exited sex-trafficking at any time in their life