Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
District 13 Durham

Crisis and Help Lines

Type of Resource /

Name of Organization

Contact Information and Brief Service Information

Help Lines / Crisis Lines

If you, or someone you know needs immediate assistance please call: 911

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

 

 

 

 

  • 24 hr anonymous telephone counselling, support, referral
  • abused women throughout Ontario
  • Multilingual
  • Phone:1-866-863-0511 - the 10-digit number was transitioned to the easier-to-remember “988” in July 2022, but still works
  • 988
  • Toll free TTY 1-866-863-7868
  • Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011
  • Talk 4 Healing - Culturally Grounded Helpline forIndigenous Women:1-888-200-9997
  • Website: https://www.awhl.org/

Connex Ontario:

Distress Centre Durham - Helpline

  • 24 hr telephone support for emotional support, crisis management and community referral information
  • Phone:1-800-452-0688 or 905-430-2522 Text 258258 on SMS enabled phone
  • Pride Line: 1-855-877-7433
  • Website:https://distresscentredurham.com/

Durham Mental Health Service

Crisis Line

  • 24 hour Crisis Access Linkage Line C.A.L.L. Phone: 1-800-742-1890 or 905-666-0483
  • Website: https://dmhs.ca/

Durham Region Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Care Centre

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

  • 24 hour emergency medical services and counselling support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Medical care, forensic kits and documentation of injuries for victims
  • Phone 905-576-8711 ext. 3286
  • https://www.lh.ca/our-services/emergency-and-urgent-care/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/

Durham Rape Crisis Centre,

P.O.Box 54039,

8 King Street East,

Oshawa, Ontario,

L1H 8T2

  • 24 hour crisis line provides support and programs for individuals of all ages who have experienced recent or historical childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment sexual assault or violence.
  • Services included counselling, support groups, advocacy and accompaniment to the hospital, police and court proceedings
  • Phone: 905-668-9200
  • Website https:/drcc.ca

Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre 707 Simcoe Street South, Box #3

 

 

  • Family law support for persons who identify as women fleeing abuse
  • Support and information about child custody and access issues
  • Working Virtually
  • Office hours: Monday to Friday 9 to 4.30 p.m. closed for lunch 12 - 1
  • Phone: 905-728-0978 or 1-866-516-3116
  • Email: admin@lukesplace.ca
  • Website: https://lukesplace.ca/

 

Ontario Shores,

Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Crisis Line

  • Lakeridge Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Care Centre (DVSACC) provides compassionate, confidential services to those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Our services include those provided by our forensic nurse examiners and our outpatient social worker psychotherapists.
  • 905-576-8711
  • Website: https://www.ontarioshores.ca/accessing-care/need-immediate-help
  • The Central Intake team is available by calling 877.767.9642 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Talk4Healing Help Line

(included with Assaulted Women’s Helpline above)

  • 24 hours Canada wide
  • Indigenous women
  • Service in 14 different languages
  • Culturally Sensitive Crisis Counselling advice and Support, information and referrals Service in 14 different languages
  • Crisis Line: 1-800-200-9997
  • Phone: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Safety Network Durham

707 Simcoe St. South,

Oshawa, ON L1H 4G7

  • Oshawa
  • Women experiencing gender based violence
  • Specialized services at one location
  • Our goal is to empower you and help build confidence while we create a plan that works best for you.
  • Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm
  • Virtual services by phone or video
  • Clinic Open Mondays 8:30-4:30
  • 1-877-723-3905
  • Messages responded to within 2 business days
  • Website:https://www.safetynetworkdurham.ca/