THIS RESOURCE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ SPECIFIC

SACHA is a fem­i­nist, non-prof­it, com­mu­ni­ty-based orga­ni­za­tion that pro­vides sup­ports to peo­ple who have expe­ri­enced sex­u­al­ized vio­lence at any point in their lives. We work to end vio­lence and oppres­sion through edu­ca­tion, advo­ca­cy, out­reach, coali­tion build­ing, com­mu­ni­ty part­ner­ships, and activism.

SACHA’s Programs are:
24 Hour Support Line
Counselling and Advocacy
Diverse Communities Outreach
Public Education

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

We provide free, confidential, and non-judgemental 24 hour support to all survivors of violence including female-identified, male-identified, and members of the transgender community. We advocate against violence in the community at large and promote prevention through community education.

Free individual and group counselling, and a 24 hour crisis line

THIS IS A GENDERED SPACE

Men’s Program
Counselling is for men 18 and older on an individual basis. Appointments can be booked over the phone or by email. Counselling is confidential and free. We can also do hospital, police, and court accompaniments.

Women’s Counselling
Counselling is for women 14+ individually. There’s a young women’s program for ages 14-18, and an adult women’s program for those 18+. Appointments can be booked over the phone or by email. Counselling is confidential and free. We can also do hospital, police, and court accompaniments.

Taylor the Turtle
Taylor the Turtle is a sexual abuse prevention program for children. It teaches them their rights surrounding their bodies and how to handle situations when they do not feel safe. Taylor the Turtle is a program that can be run by staff. It consists of a presentation and a workshop.

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

Stella’s Place provides free mental health services for young adults aged 16 to 29 living in Toronto, including:

• Virtual and In-Person Counselling
• Drop-in Spaces
• DBT Skills
• Food Education Kitchen Workshops
• BIPOC Groups
• BeanBagChat, a chat-based app for young adults, ages 16 to 29 in Toronto. Download the app to talk to a counsellor about whatever is on your mind. Monday to Thursday, from 4:00 to 9:00PM.

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

Teen Health Source is a sexual health information service run for and by youth. You can phone/text/email/chat online with volunteers about things like birth control, STIs, pregnancy, coming out, sexual pleasure, healthy relationships, puberty, and more. Information is provided in a non-judgmental, sex-positive, pro-choice, and inclusive manner.

Are you a teen in Toronto between the ages of 13 to 19? Want to chat with a volunteer about a question or concern you have about your sexual health? Need more info you couldn’t find on our website? We have trained teen volunteers waiting to speak with you live 5 days a week! Most services are anonymous and all are confidential.

THIS RESOURCE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ SPECIFIC

Telecare Peterborough is a free, anonymous and strictly confidential 24-hour call line for people in need of a friendly person who will listen. Our phones are answered by volunteers who are good listeners, enjoy talking to people and are trained to handle crisis situations. Telecare volunteers and callers represent a broad cross section of our community.

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives and fighting the epidemic of trans suicide. We are based in the US but do have a suicide hotline that is available to folks in Canada.

THIS SERVICE IS NON QUEER, TRANS, AND LGBTQ SPECIFIC

The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services to communities in far west Ottawa.

Short-Term Counselling, Crisis Walk-in and Phone Support
The WOCRC provides short-term counselling services (6-8 sessions), crisis walk-in, phone support, and information and referrals to all members of our diverse community. The areas we serve include: Kanata, West Carleton and Goulbourn.

During the hours below, our counsellors will be available by telephone for crisis calls, scheduling appointments, and general inquiries:
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Counsellors will also be available for in-person crisis walk-ins if you feel you are in crisis you can come to the centre. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 613-591-3686 and ask to speak to a counsellor.

Gender Based Violence Program
The GBV Program provides support to self-identified women or gender-diverse individuals and their dependents who identify themselves as having been sexually, physically or emotionally abused by their partners or significant others (could include a caregiver or other immediate family/household member). Supports include individual and group counselling, as well as transitional and housing support.

See more on our website!

We are dedicated to providing free, non-judgemental, confidential services for anyone who has experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.