Supports Indigenous women in a culturally rooted, holistic way to navigate through complex systems encountered when experiencing violence and involvement in child welfare matters. Focuses on crisis management and stabilization, awareness and education, planning and goal setting, liaising with service providers, and providing conflict resolution support.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y8
Provides a place of sanctuary, safety, and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.
Family Court Support Worker Program
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid,
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Transitional Housing and Support Program
- Helps women and their children access services to establish violence and abuse-free lives in the community.
Second Stage Services
- Offers furnished, affordable housing to both single women and women with children for up to one year. Supports are geared to creating greater physical, emotional, and financial stability in the aftermath of violence and abuse.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2X5
Provides a place of sanctuary, safety, and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.
Family Court Support Worker Program
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid,
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Transitional Housing and Support Program
- Helps women and their children access services to establish violence and abuse-free lives in the community.
Second Stage Services
- Offers furnished, affordable housing to both single women and women with children for up to one year. Supports are geared to creating greater physical, emotional, and financial stability in the aftermath of violence and abuse.
Hamilton, ON, L8P 3C1
Offers supportive programming for women from Hamilton's diverse racial and cultural communities, in particular women who are immigrant, newcomers, and refugees. Services include: individual support, women's support groups, information and referral, advocacy and accompaniment, and practical assistance such as childcare, bus tickets, and snacks.
Hamilton, ON, L8P 2Z1
CASE provides support to those who are at risk, involved in, or exiting human trafficking situations.
Services include:
- Safety planning
- Housing applications
- Health & mental health services
- Identification
- Immigration documents
- Legal services
- Police/Court support
- Educational opportunities
- Employment services
- Language interpretation services
- Other social and community supports
Hamilton, ON, L8N 2B7
Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the case is over.
Services include:
- case-specific information ex. court dates, bail conditions
- court preparation
- needs assessment
- emotional support
- crisis intervention
- referrals to community agencies
Also administers the Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund which provides court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court. Services supported by this fund include travel arrangements and expenses, language interpretation, and real-time captioning or other equipment of victims with disabilities.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W7
Offers legal services, education, and system navigation to the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community in Hamilton. This is a francophone project that has an accompanying English component.
Services include:
- Training for community groups, service providers, and legal workers.
- Public legal education that is culturally sensitive and delivered with accessibility in mind.
- Legal support and services for disadvantaged queer clients.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7
Address issues, concerns, and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative.
Information and support is available to seniors, their families or service providers. Programs and presentations are researched, developed and presented on a variety of topics (such as quality of life issues, frauds and scams, personal/home safety, etc.). Reports of abuse (physical, financial, psychological, or neglect) are forwarded to the officers for assessment and further investigation if required. Cases identified as criminal offences are followed up. Major cases may be referred to the Crimes Against Seniors Unit for further investigation.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7
24-hour emotional support and practical assistance to individuals victimized by crime or tragic circumstance such as homicides, suicides, sudden death, assaults, sexual assaults, domestic violence, motor vehicle and fire fatalities, robberies, and harassment. Staff and specially trained volunteers provide practical assistance, emotional support, and referrals for additional community resources.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W7
Offers legal advocacy support, information, and court accompaniment to women who have experienced family violence. Provides support with navigating legal systems when leaving an abusive relationship, including family, criminal, immigration, and child welfare issues.
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P5
Provides trauma-informed care, creating a safe space for Indigenous women and their families to help exit oppressive and violent situations. Services include navigating mental health, addiction, and clinical services.
- Safety planning and plans of care
- Supportive and traditional Indigenous counselling
- Advocacy and referrals
- Access to traditional ceremony and cultural teachings
- Cultural supports and holistic services
- Land-based therapy
- Traditional healing
- Connection to community resources
- Education and awareness
- Accompaniment as requested and needed
Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
Provides short-term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and road trauma, which encompasses serious personal injuries and fatalities
- volunteers are specially trained individuals who help victims cope during crisis situations
- Annual "Angels N' Motion" 5k Run/Walk fundraiser in September
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
The regional sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centre for Halton
- provides confidential, comprehensive, trauma-specific care and treatment
- services can be provided with or without police involvement
- offers choice of care
Team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
- RNs work with paediatricians when caring for children
- a registered social worker is also available
Offers services for:
- acute care for an assault that has occurred within the last 12 days
- non-acute care for an assault that has occurred more than 12 days ago
- follow-up care
Burlington, ON, L7R 3N2
Offers individual and group counselling for women who have experienced emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse by a partner
- available in-person, by video or phone
Individual counselling:
- individual counselling and therapy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each woman
- information on abuse, safety planning and community resources is also available
- services are free of charge and offered in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Georgetown
Education and support groups:
- eight week group provides an opportunity to decrease isolation and to gain insight into the experience and impact of living with abuse and control
- group is offered frequently, day and evening groups are available
Burlington, ON, L7R 3N2
A 12-week group education and counselling program on intimate partner violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- survivors/partners of the offender are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on the offender's progress
The program helps participants to:
- take full responsibility for their behaviour
- understand the effects of their behaviour on their partner and their children
- identify and change attitudes that lead to abusive behaviour
There are separate programs for men and women:
- groups are offered online
- men can join the online program from the Burlington office, if required
- individual sessions are provided for those with same sex-partners
Brantford, ON, N3T 5T3
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include 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 and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursements are made to victims for the support listed above
- financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Brantford, ON, N3T 2L9
Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies, including Indigenous and other culturally specific agencies
- crisis intervention, trauma-informed support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- arranges for interpreters and accessibility accommodations
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF) -- Helps support victims of crime, including families of homicide victims and motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges, participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for:
- travel to attend key court dates
- language interpretation services
- special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
- necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending court
Brantford, ON, N3R 4J8
An agency working to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children's programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy
Programs and services include:
- Crisis Line, Online Chat Service and Emergency Shelter - Offering a 24-hour crisis and support line and an online chat service. The agency operates a 33-bed emergency shelter (including three fully accessible rooms) for women and children escaping violence, abuse or homelessness and providing a safe haven, meals, support, information and referrals to community resources
- Transitional and Housing Support - Assisting women who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationship and are transitioning. Support workers help to develop a plan to leave an abusive relationship, to transition into a shelter, to transition from a shelter to the community, or to transition from an abusive living environment to an independent, violence-free life. The second-stage housing program offers transitional units with additional wrap-around support for women and children
- Counselling Services and Family Programs including:
- Trauma-informed counselling for individuals who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationships to support their healing journey
- Caring Families program to help parents/caregivers create respectful adult relationships and a positive co-parenting approach with their children
- Child Witness program for children who have witnessed violence or abuse against their mothers
- Challenge to Change program for individuals who have been abusive towards their partners or are at risk of using abusive behaviours and includes partner contact, youth support services, PAR (for men and women) and SCRIBE
- Family Court Support - Providing information, resources, support and accompaniment for clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, to family court, lawyer's appointments and also assist in navigating the family court system
- Community Engagement and Public Education - Raising awareness through presentations/seminars/webinars delivered to community agencies, schools, businesses, clubs, religious institutions and other groups on domestic violence, teen dating violence, human trafficking, sexual harassment and healthy relationships
- Volunteer Program - Volunteers play a major role with fundraising and special events and assist staff in providing services and programs to clients. Positions include Child and Youth Program Assistant, Donations Facilitator, Special Events Volunteer and Receptionist
Brantford, ON, N3R 5K9
Crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, supports and referrals
- a 24 hour telephone crisis line
- anonymous online chat
- individual counselling and support groups
- legal support, advocacy, information, and referrals
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- public education and training to end gender based violence in our community
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1E0
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include 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 and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursements are made to victims for the support listed above
- financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1E0
Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over. Services include:
- information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies, including Indigenous and other culturally specific agencies
- crisis intervention, trauma-informed support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- arranges for interpreters and accessibility accommodations
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund (VVFF) -- Helps support victims of crime, including families of homicide victims and motor vehicle fatalities resulting in criminal charges, participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for:
- travel to attend key court dates
- language interpretation services
- special accommodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning
- necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending court
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:
- family law
- immigration law
- criminal law
Free legal advocacy workers offer emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system
Document Commissioning
- Commissioning of Affidavits: authorized to take affidavits for court proceedings, property declarations, and other legal necessities within Ontario courts
- Oath Commissioning: professional in-office service ensuring declarations and affidavits meet all legal requirements for Ontario courts
- Please Note: does not provide identity document certification or notarization services
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Anti-Human Trafficking Case Workers provide support and assistance to survivors of human trafficking. Services include:
- crisis intervention
- assistance in navigating emergency housing
- basic needs
- emotional support
- advocacy & accompaniment
- safety planning and/or risk assessment
- supportive counselling
- practical assistance for transportation & service accessibility
- system navigation and housing supports
- life skills and mentorship
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Services include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- free individual counselling for ages 16 and up
- support services for friends and family members
- advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
- all services confidential
- Trans/ gender diverse positive environment
Public Education
- customized public education workshops are available for elementary and high school students, community members and agencies in Halton
- for more information or to book a free presentation contact [email protected], or visit - savisofhalton.org/public-presentations
Anti-Human Trafficking Services
- Case Workers provide support and assistance to survivors
- for more information, see listing - OAK0170
Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking
- created to raise awareness about human trafficking in Halton and surrounding area
- for more information, see listing - OAK0047
Oakville, ON, L6K 3R9
Offers individual and group counselling for women who have experienced emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse by a partner
- available in-person, by video or phone
Individual counselling:
- individual counselling and therapy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each woman
- information on abuse, safety planning and community resources is also available
- services are free of charge and offered in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Georgetown
Education and support groups:
- eight week group provides an opportunity to decrease isolation and to gain insight into the experience and impact of living with abuse and control
- group is offered frequently, day and evening groups are available
