Sexual Assault/Harassment Resources
The resources below include a mix of emergency hotlines, counselling resources, and legal/complaint filing resources.
For victims of abuse 14 or younger, contact the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) program 416-813-6275
More information can be found here:
Call-in only. Emergency helpline for women that have been assaulted. Anonymous, accessible 24 hours a day.
Crisis line: 416-863-0511
Toll free: 1-866-863-0511
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
Free counselling, legal aid, interpretation, information, and referral services for marginalized and racialized women who are survivors of violence.
416-323-9149
489 College Street, Suite 503, Toronto ON, M6G 1A5
The PEARS (Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, Response for Survivors) Project is a grassroots, trauma-informed coalition. PEARS provides legal, mental health, capacity-building supports and resources to survivors of sexual violence across the University of Toronto. Founded and led by survivors through survivor-centered principles such as autonomy, consent, equity, mutual aid, support, and care.
230 College Street, Toronto ON, M5T 1R2
Online resource outlining multiple ways of beginning the sexual healing process. These include topics such as how to identify healthy and unhealthy attitudes around sex, the C.E.R.T.S. Healthy Sex Model (consent, equality, respect, trust, and safety), how to relearn to enjoy touch, etc.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre at the WCH
24-hour medical care centre for those over 14 who have been victims of sexual assault or intimate partner violence, offering emergency and follow-up care.
416-323-6400
76 Grenville Street, Main Floor, Toronto ON, M5S 1B2
Sexual Harassment and Assault Resource Exchange (SHARE)
SHARE is a legal resource for students and workers experiencing sexual harassment/assault at their schools/workplaces. They provide free legal advice on all options available in Ontario when pursuing legal and non-legal action related to assault and harassment. Services available to all.
Local: 416-597-4900
Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179
Provides support groups and resources for survivors of child sexual abuse.
416-255-5900 x222
3101 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto ON, M8V 3W8
Offers legal support, referrals, 24-hour crisis line, support groups and in-person counselling for victims of sexual assault.
Crisis line: 416-597-8808
Free service for UofT community members (including students, employees, and visitors) available 24/7 365 days a year. A building Patroller or Special Constable will escort you virtually (on the app) or physically to and from any location on campus and abutting TTC stations. TravelSafer app is available in the App Store or Google Play.
UofT St. George: 416-978-SAFE (7233)
UofT Mississauga (UTM Work Alone/WalkSafer): 905-828-5200
UofT Scarborough Patrol: 416-287-7022
21 Sussex Avenue, 1st Floor, Toronto ON, M5S 1J6
UofT Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre
Campus organization providing services for those in the U of T community who have been affected by sexual violence, including assistance in reporting and accessing resources. Reports can be made at any time. By appointment only.
416-978-2266
Gerstein Science Information Centre, Suite B139