Sexual Assault/Harassment Resources
The resources below include a mix of emergency hotlines, counselling resources, and legal/complaint filing resources.
Updated 2026-07-07
For victims of abuse 16 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 in Ontario that have been assaulted. Provides crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals. Anonymous, accessible 24 hours a day. Accessible for d/Deaf and hard of hearing folks via the TTY (teletypewriter) line.
Crisis line (GTA): 416-863-0511
Toll free: 1-866-863-0511
TTY (teletypewriter): 1-866-863-7868
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
Free counselling, legal aid, interpretation, information, and referral services for marginalized and racialized women and gender diverse people who are survivors of violence. Services by appointment, either over the phone or in-person.
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. It is founded and led by survivors through survivor-centered principles such as autonomy, consent, equity, mutual aid, support, and care.
230 College Street, Room 366, 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
Based in Women’s College Hospital, a 24-hour medical care centre for those over 16 who have been victims/survivors of sexual assault or intimate partner violence, offering emergency and follow-up care. No appointment necessary, open 24/7.
416-323-6040
76 Grenville Street, Ground Floor (in the AACU), 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
Local TTY: 416-597-4903
Toll Free TTY: 1-866-612-8627
Provides trauma-informed and peer-led support groups and resources for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
416-255-5900 ext. 222
3101 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3W8
Offers legal support, referrals, a 24-hour crisis line, web and text chat, support groups and in-person counselling for survivors of sexual assault.
Crisis line/text chat: 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: 416-978-7233
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 drop-in programs, assistance in reporting and accessing resources. Reports can be made at any time. Personalized support by appointment only.
416-978-2266 (9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday from September to June)
Gerstein Science Information Centre (9 King’s College Circle), Suite B139, Toronto, ON M5S 3K1