Greetings Sisters,
The COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of workplace offices and self-isolation leaves many sisters and families impacted by domestic violence, inside their homes, with their abuser – all day, every day. Some may not be in contact with their loved ones or their friends. Many may not know how/where to reach out for help. Several services are available, and we ask that you please share the following information:
- COVID-19 Services — OCTEVAW
- Unsafe at Home Ottawa:
- Offers new text and online chat service, available 7 days a week from 8:30 am to midnight
- Text at 613-704-5535 or chat here
- National & Provincial Crisis Lines:
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free)
- English only
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 1-877-232-2640 (toll-free)
- Text: 613-208-0747
- Online Chat: www.crcvc.ca
- Open and available remotely from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (EST).
- Talk4Healing: 1-855-554-HEAL (1-855-554-4325, toll-free)
- Talk4Healing is a culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
- Fem’aide: 1-877-336-2433 (toll-free)
- Fem’aide offers French-speaking women who have experienced gender-based violence, support, information and referral to appropriate front-line services within their communities, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free)
Please take the time to assist your sisters by offering them resources for helpful information to safety.