Below is a list of anti-human trafficking services, supports, and resources in Hamilton,
Ontario, and Canada.
Canadian Human Trafficking 24/7 Hotline and Referral Directory
The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline’s National Referral Directory is a resource to connect victims and survivors of trafficking to emergency, transitional, and long-term services in communities across Canada. This is not an exhaustive list of service providers, programs or anti-trafficking organizations in Canada. Organizations listed here have agreed to be included in the directory and have their information shared publicly on this site.
If you are unable to locate a service or a particular organization, or require personal assistance, please call the Hotline at toll free at 1-833-900-1010 or you can contact the Hotline via chat.
Visit the Canadian Human Trafficking website.
Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking has been established as the national “backbone” organization working on this issue. The Centre collaborates and works with the various stakeholders dedicated to this issue, including all levels of government, private sector businesses and front line service providers in order to advance best practices and eliminate duplicate efforts across Canada.
Phone: 1-833-993-7867
Email: info [at] CCTEHT.ca (info[at]CCTEHT[dot]ca)
Visit the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking website.
Youth in Transition - Human Trafficking Initiative
YMCA Youth in Transition workers provide support to youth 24 years and younger that are or have been involved in a human trafficking situation. This support is available across the Golden Horseshoe.
Call or text: 289-659-6290
Visit the Anti-Human Trafficking at the YMCA website.
The Hamilton Police Service Human Trafficking Unit
The Hamilton Police Service Human Trafficking Unit assists victims and investigates incidents of human trafficking. Hamilton Police Service Victim Service’s Branch responds to the immediate needs of people who have been victimized by crime and/or trauma, including victims of Human Trafficking.
Hamilton Police - Victim Services phone: 905-546-4904
Visit the Hamilton Police Service website.
Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition
The Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition’s (HAHTC) mission is to develop partnerships and protocols to identify and assist people who have been human trafficked in the Hamilton region and to link people who have been trafficked to appropriate services and supports. The Coalition works to increase knowledge and awareness of human trafficking, advocates for effective, rights-based responses, and conducts research to identify the scope of human trafficking in the Hamilton area.
Visit the Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition website.
Ontario Anti-Human Trafficking Services and Supports
Find organizations across Ontario that help survivors of human trafficking and learn about supports that are available.
Visit the Ontario Anti-Human Trafficking Services and Supports website.
Canada Helps
A directory of organizations that offer help and resources for victims and survivors of trafficking as well as bystanders.
Visit the Canada Helps website.
SafePet Ontario
SafePet Ontario provides pet safekeeping for those fleeing family violence & human trafficking.
Visit the SafePet Ontario website.
Resources for Indigenous Communities
Hamilton Native Women’s Centre: Healing Our Sisters
Healing Our Sisters is our anti-human trafficking program that provides wrap around services including emergency beds, transportation, medical care, meals and trauma-informed culturally respectful care to support women who are at risk and those who have lived the experience of human trafficking.
For information, please call: 905-869-5027.
Visit the Healing Our Sisters website.
Métis Nation of Ontario: Anti-Human Trafficking Program
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to offer the MNO Anti-Human Trafficking Program (AHT). This Program provides support to communities by engaging at the Provincial level and the local level within the Ottawa area.
Email:
Kristen Gilchrist Salles, MNOAnti-Violence and Harm Reduction Coordinator: KristenG [at] metisnation.org (KristenG[at]metisnation[dot]org)
Symonne Gordon, MNO Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator: SymonneG [at] metisnation.org (SymonneG[at]metisnation[dot]org)
Phone: 1-800-263-4889 ext. 7
Visit the Métis Nation of Ontario website.
Talk4Healing
We offer 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario.
Talk: Call us at 1-855-554-HEAL and live support will be there to listen, any time of day
Text: Simply send us a message to receive support anywhere
Chat: Click on our live chat option and start your session to begin your path to healing
Visit the Talk4Healing website.
Beendigen Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home & Family Healing Agency: Anti-Human Trafficking
Our services are provided in the areas of:
- Individual support and in-depth safety planning
- Developing action plans
- Providing information on a variety of traditional healing methods
- Help with accessing other community resources and services that are in place to assist individuals who have been exploited by trafficking
- Help with accessing basic necessities like personal care items and/or clothing
- Providing education and awareness on human trafficking
For more information, call 1-807-631-5274
Crisis Line: 1-888-200-9997
Visit the Beendigen Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home & Family Healing Agency website.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.
Call: 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
Visit the Hope for Wellness Helpline website.
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line
An independent, national, toll-free support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 1-844-413-6649
Visit the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line website.
