Confidential support is available. You are not alone.

Crisis Support & Community Resources

Resources

Information and helplines for people affected by crime and tragic circumstance, and for the people supporting them.

24/7 Crisis Line

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Helplines

Provincial and national support lines

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For Muskoka Victim Services, call 1-844-762-9945.

Victim Support Line (Ontario)

Information and referrals for victims of crime

Assaulted Women's Helpline

24/7 crisis line for women experiencing abuse

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

Confidential, 24/7, multilingual

Seniors Safety Line

24/7 support for older adults experiencing abuse

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

24/7 across Canada

Kids Help Phone

24/7 for young people, or text CONNECT to 686868

Talk4Healing

Support for Indigenous women, 24/7

Fem'aide (en français)

Ligne de soutien pour les femmes, 24/7

Need Help Now?

Help is available any time

If you are in immediate danger.

Muskoka Victim Services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Victim Support Line (Ontario): information and referrals for victims of crime.

Helping Someone

Supporting someone after a crisis

Friends and family often want to help but aren’t sure how. These suggestions can be a starting point.

Listen

Let the person talk, or not talk, at their own pace. You don’t need to have the right words.

Offer practical help

Meals, rides, child care or help with phone calls can ease the load in the days after a crisis.

Respect their choices

Avoid pressuring someone to report, talk or make decisions before they are ready.

Look after yourself

Supporting someone through trauma is demanding. Reach out for support yourself if you need it.