St Catharines
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Administration: 905-684-4000
Crisis: 905-684-8331
Fundraising: 905-684-4000 ext 254
15 Gibson Place
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
Short Description
Offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for women, non-binary individuals, and their children experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.
Services include:
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
Services include:
- compassionate one-on-one and group counselling
- emergency accommodation and transportation
- safety planning
- child and youth programming
- violence prevention programs and education
- second-stage housing
- transitional housing and support
- legal advice and support
- 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
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-984-8684
StreetWorks Outreach Van: 905-328-6715
120 Queenston St
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z3
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z3
Short Description
COVID-19: Fully operational. No drop-ins accepted at this time. Call ahead to book an appointment.
Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Provides:
On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic
Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Provides:
- education through the delivery of workshops, education sessions, resources and materials, speakers, peer education services
- referral to qualified medical, dental, mental health and legal services
- crisis intervention
- support groups
- friendly visiting
- counselling services
- community outreach
- caregiver support
- supportive housing
- 24 hr, case management, 'to-your-door' home supports for community residents
- immigrant/refugee, migrant worker, newcomer assistance, families, singles, or couples
- StreetWorks-needle exchange
- Safe Injection Site
- Naloxone training
- volunteer groups providing fundraising events
- Public Health Nurse available Monday afternoons for HIV, Hep C and STI testing as well as wound care
On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-682-7258
Crisis: 905-682-4584
Crisis: 905-329-4011
Landmark Building; 43 Church St, Suite 503
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7E1
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7E1
Short Description
Provides support, individual and group counselling to women, men, victims/survivors of human trafficking and others who have experienced rape, sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse * 24 hour crisis support line - offering support/information for recent or past rape, sexual assault and abuse
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)
Individual/group counselling and theme-based workshops for survivors * Support also available for family and friends * Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland and West Lincoln
Hospital Response Workers provide accompaniment, emotional support and advocacy for victims attending the St Catharines hospital for medical care and/or Sexual Assault Evidence Kit collection (up to 7 day post assault) * Information, accompaniment and referrals to other agencies also available during police investigation and court proceedings
Volunteer Program: Contact office for more information
Public speakers available for community groups and high schools on various topics including: Sexual assault awareness and prevention * Date rape * Sexual harassment * Childhood sexual abuse prevention * Self defence
Ongoing education program: * Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program for grades 1-6 * Youth Issues Prevention Program for grades 7-8 * Film, handouts and interactive discussions
Workshops available for professionals who come into contact with survivors of sexual assault and/or their families
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (west region)
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Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Program
St Catharines
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Office: 905-378-4647 ext 45300
St Catharines Site, 1200 Fourth Ave
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0A9
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0A9
Short Description
Serves anyone reporting to an emergency department in the Niagara Region.
Provides 24 hour emergency medical care and crisis intervention to all individuals (male and female) who have been sexually assaulted or victims of domestic violence within the last 12 days. Services are provided through a specialized team sensitive to the needs of survivors. Options of care include emotional support, prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV post exposure prophylaxis, pregnancy prevention, and the collection of forensic evidence to assist in the legal process. Victims of domestic violence have options of medical treatment, documentation of injuries, safety planning and police involvement.
For emergency treatment, go to any emergency department in the Niagara Region. The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Program nurse will be paged.
Counselling Program: Offers short-term trauma counselling to recent victims (within 2 years of the assault/abuse) of sexual violence or intimate partner violence to individuals 16 years of age and older. A social worker is available to answer questions and/or determine eligibility for counselling services every Wednesday morning between 9 am-12 noon. Call for information.
Provides 24 hour emergency medical care and crisis intervention to all individuals (male and female) who have been sexually assaulted or victims of domestic violence within the last 12 days. Services are provided through a specialized team sensitive to the needs of survivors. Options of care include emotional support, prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV post exposure prophylaxis, pregnancy prevention, and the collection of forensic evidence to assist in the legal process. Victims of domestic violence have options of medical treatment, documentation of injuries, safety planning and police involvement.
For emergency treatment, go to any emergency department in the Niagara Region. The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Program nurse will be paged.
Counselling Program: Offers short-term trauma counselling to recent victims (within 2 years of the assault/abuse) of sexual violence or intimate partner violence to individuals 16 years of age and older. A social worker is available to answer questions and/or determine eligibility for counselling services every Wednesday morning between 9 am-12 noon. Call for information.
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-688-3711
Crisis: 905-688-3711
Office: 905-682-2719
Short Description
Distress Line Program
- Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
- provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
- provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
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Crisis and Support Services
St Catharines
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Office: 905-688-6850
Crisis: 1-800-263-4944
The Branscombe Centre, 1338 Fourth Ave
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0G1
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0G1
Short Description
COVID-19: Continuing to use methods other than face to face sessions to provide mental health services to children, youth and their families. Crisis and Support Line remains open 24/7.
A mobile crisis intervention service providing immediate telephone counselling and, if necessary, on-site crisis intervention in the home, school, or other community location. Counsellors have access to psychiatric and psychologist consultation.
Crisis staff are able to go out to a crisis situation after information is collected over the phone and an on-site intervention is assessed as appropriate. For safety reasons, Crisis services will not go into violent situations where there is risk of client or staff harm. These situations require police involvement. If appropriate, intervention can occur after the violence has de-escalated in order to prevent an intensification of the crisis.
Services include: Crisis counselling, family support, referrals to resources, advocacy, community information, workshops (see Coping With Stress in the Family), access to psychiatric consultation, and crisis bed.
A mobile crisis intervention service providing immediate telephone counselling and, if necessary, on-site crisis intervention in the home, school, or other community location. Counsellors have access to psychiatric and psychologist consultation.
Crisis staff are able to go out to a crisis situation after information is collected over the phone and an on-site intervention is assessed as appropriate. For safety reasons, Crisis services will not go into violent situations where there is risk of client or staff harm. These situations require police involvement. If appropriate, intervention can occur after the violence has de-escalated in order to prevent an intensification of the crisis.
Services include: Crisis counselling, family support, referrals to resources, advocacy, community information, workshops (see Coping With Stress in the Family), access to psychiatric consultation, and crisis bed.
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Children's Mental Health Program
Niagara-On-The-Lake
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Office: 905-688-6484
382 Airport Rd
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Short Description
Provides services and support to children and their families that address behavioural and mental health needs. Client-based services/support will depend on the needs of the client, however can include:
Both clients and participants are invited to join in workshops, presentations, healing circles, talking circles, tradition based activities and recreational activities that are offered by the program.
- service coordination
- crisis intervention
- advocacy on behalf of the client
- referrals
- peer counseling
- one to one activities
Both clients and participants are invited to join in workshops, presentations, healing circles, talking circles, tradition based activities and recreational activities that are offered by the program.
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Ganigohi:Yo Program
Niagara-On-The-Lake
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Office: 905-688-6484 ext 229
382 Airport Rd
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Short Description
Ganigohi:Yo is a Cayuga word that means 'the good mind'.The program provides intervention and counselling for Aboriginal children and youth who are struggling with mental health issues. Participation is voluntary and there is no cost.
Supports such as one to one and group counselling, crisis intervention and art therapy are available. The program also provides referrals and advocacy as well as family support.
Supports such as one to one and group counselling, crisis intervention and art therapy are available. The program also provides referrals and advocacy as well as family support.
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Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-356-3933
Crisis: 905-356-5800
8903 McLeod Rd
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3S6
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3S6
Short Description
Provides shelter and services for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include:
Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis.
- 24-hour support line (call or text - 905-356-5800)
- Counselling and emotional support for women and children/youth who are being or who have been abused
- Safety planning
- Transitional and housing support
- Public education program
- Referrals
- 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
Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis.
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Niagara Falls
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Office: No public telephone number
Crisis: 905-682-2626
Niagara Regional Police Services Headquarters, 5700 Valley Way
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 1X8
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 1X8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
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
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 supports 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
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Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara
Welland
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Office: 905-734-1141
810 East Main St
Welland, ON, L3B 3Y4
Welland, ON, L3B 3Y4
Short Description
A multidisciplinary agency serving the French-speaking population and Exogamy families of the Hamilton and Niagara Region. Services offered include primary and community health care services, counseling and community initiatives, services for families with young children, services for seniors, Community Connections Mentorship Program and the Settlement Program for French-speaking newcomers.
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Housing and Homelessness
Port Colborne
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Office: 905-834-3629
92 Charlotte St
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1
Short Description
Provides a wide range of services on an individual case basis including:
- advocacy
- assistance with domestic abuse situations
- addictions
- emergency food
- crisis situations
- transportation
- may offer financial assistance for emergency medical need
- offer referrals for education and employment
The Housing Help services includes:
- information for landlords and tenants
- assisting clients and landlords with housing clients
- supports in maintaining housing and transitional housing moving forward
- program and information on rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants
Other services include:
- Koats for Kids
- Give a Gift, Adopt-A-Family at Christmas
- Back Packs for Back to School
Offers confidential one-on-one service to clients and refer when required. All services are free of charge.
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Fort Erie
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Office: 905-382-0689
Crisis: 905-382-0689
Office: 905-682-2719
Short Description
Distress Line Program
- Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
- provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
- provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
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Grimsby
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Office: 905-563-6674
Crisis: 905-563-6674
Office: 905-682-2719
Short Description
Distress Line Program
- Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
- provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
- provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
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Fort Erie
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Fort Erie: 905-871-0236
Port Colborne: 905-650-2363
143 Gilmore Rd
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2L9
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2L9
Short Description
A resource centre providing counselling on a short or long term basis. Emergency and crisis assistance, drop-in inquiries welcome. Youth, Teens, Adults
Counsel includes:
Counsel includes:
- anger resolution
- losses
- marriage
- parenting
- relationship and conflict resolution
- addictions
- abuse
- emotional upsets
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Port Colborne
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Office: 905-734-1212
Crisis: 905-734-1212
Office: 905-682-2719
Short Description
Distress Line Program
- Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
- provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
- provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
- uses trained volunteers
- assist callers to solve their own problems
- information and referrals
- intervene in life-threatening situations
- extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
- suicide prevention and intervention workshops
- communication skills training
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Anti-Human Trafficking Services
Oakville
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905-825-3622
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Short Description
Crisis Support Workers provide support and assistance to survivors of human trafficking. Services include:
- crisis intervention
- crisis 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
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Oakville
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Intake and information 905-825-3622
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Short Description
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
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
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Mobile Outreach Team - COAST
Oakville
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1540 Cornwall Rd, Unit 102
Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5
Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5
Short Description
Works with individuals encountering mental health and/or substance use challenges that require short-term stabilization following a recent hospitalization(s), require immediate mental health or substance use support, are facing a high risk of relapse, or who have active concerns related to risk of harm to others * provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- mobile team of mental health professionals and specially trained, plain-clothed police officers may also visit to help those in crisis remain safe in their own environment and connect with ongoing care
- help is available Mon to Sun, 24 hours a day
- not an emergency response unit
- if your situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1
- COAST is provided through a partnership of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch and the Halton Regional Police Service
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Nina's Place: Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
Burlington
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Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Nina's Place 905-632-3737 ext 5708;
Emergency Department 905-632-3737 ext 411 6
Crisis: If you are in immediate danger call 9-1-1
Mon-Sun 24 hours:
Halton Women's Place Burlington 905-332-7892 ;
Halton Women's Place Milton 905-878-8555 ;
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555
1245 Lakeshore Rd
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
Short Description
The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton
- team is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and physicians who provide care on an emergency basis
- RN's work with paediatricians when caring for children
- a registered social worker is also available
- offers choice of care
- services can be provided with or without police involvement
Services include:
- acute care for an assault has occurred within the last 12 days including crisis intervention and emotional support, documentation of assault and injuries, safety planning, and referrals to community agencies for further support
- non-acute care for an assault has occurred more than 12 days ago
- follow-up care
- sexual assault
- domestic abuse
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Burlington
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647-243-0727
Short Description
Provides online early-stage emotional support
- chat answered by trained volunteers
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Community Outreach Team
Burlington
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Alzheimer Society of Halton 289-837-2310
Crisis: COAST Halton 1-877-825-9011 * for emergencies call 911
Short Description
Provides support to clients and families living in the community or retirement homes
- provides a holistic assessment of the person and their responsive behaviours, focusing attention on discovering the causes and the care approach that addresses the reason for the behaviour
- develops a care plan collaboratively outlining strategies for care partners to manage the responsive behaviours
- connects older adults and their care partners with community supports and needed services
- supports clients and caregivers through education and advocacy
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Community Mental Health Services (Outpatient)
Burlington
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Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Community Mental Health Services 905-631-1939 ;
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) 905-631-0694 ;
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) 905-639-3724 ;
Youth Early Intervention (YEI) 905-632-3737 ext 7506
Joseph Brant Community Health Centre (in Brant Centre); 1182 North Shore Blvd E, Lower Level
Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
Short Description
Provides a Full-Continuum Model of Care, planned and designed according to needs of the patients
- provides early detection and early intervention
- removes barriers and the unnecessary challenges for patients and families trying to navigate a complex system
Adult Mental Health Programs & Services:
- General Psychiatrist Consultation Clinic
- Short-term treatment
- Intensive Case Management
- Medication Clinic
Youth & Adolescent Mental Health Programs & Services
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) Program
- Youth Early Intervention (YEI) Program
Innovative Programs and Services
- Prioritizing Health Through Acute Stabilization and Transition (PHAST)
- Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
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PACT for Halton
Burlington
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905-639-3724
Joseph Brant Community Health Centre, Lower Level; 1182 North Shore Blvd E, Room B41
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
Short Description
A community outreach program, serving residents of Halton
- also known as "Hospital without Walls" - brings mental health services to patients in the community on a long-term basis and with flexible levels of intensity
- a mobile interdisciplinary clinical team that provides round-the-clock clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness
- teams consist of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, case managers and peer support workers
- works with clients to support them in their journey to recovery and to integrate comprehensive services into their everyday lives
Services provided include:
- comprehensive case management with a rehabilitation focus
- crisis assessment and intervention
- symptom assessment and management
- administration and monitoring of medication
- activities of daily living
- social and leisure skills development
- supportive counselling
- education
- consultation
- support to caregivers
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Drug and Human Trafficking Unit
Oakville
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Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ;
Automated attendant 905-825-4747 ;
Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511
Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters; 2485 North Service Rd W
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
Short Description
A regional enforcement unit, supervised by a Detective Sergeant, divided into three teams of specially trained investigators, two drug teams and one human trafficking team, who investigate all major drug and Human Trafficking matters in the Region of Halton
- teams work in conjunction with all three districts in the Halton Region
The unit is responsible for:
- human trafficking investigations (both domestic and international - including but not limited to the sex trade, forced labour or domestic servitude)
- prostitution investigation (including street prostitution, escort services and disorderly houses - common bawdy houses)
- adult entertainment premises investigations (including commercial massage parlours)
- gaming-related investigations
- liquor licence premises investigations
Human trafficking is the exploitation, manipulation or control of a person by violence, or threats of violence, to provide a sexual service or forced labour.
To provide confidential information or tips related to human trafficking contact:
- HRPS Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, 905-825-4747 ext 5331 or email [email protected]
For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, contact:
- 905-825-4747 ext. 5331, or email [email protected]
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