There are also many help lines that you can call for assistance during or after reporting a crime. For example, the Toronto Police Service has a ‘Special Victims Section’ for victims of sex crimes. There are also specialized agencies to assist preparing young persons for court.
Specialized help lines:
Assaulted Women’s Help Line: 24 hour counselling and referral services by telephone
- 416-863-0511
- Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511
- or #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
- www.awhl.org
Kids Help Phone (up to 20 years of age):
- Toll-free: 1-800-668-6868
- www.kidshelpphone.ca
Toronto Police Service:
- Emergency: 9-1-1
- Non-Emergency: 416-808-2222
- Sex Crimes: 416-808-7474
- www.tps.ca
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 24-hour counselling, short-term 1:1 counselling and court support
- Crisis: 416-597-8808
- General: 416-597-1171
- www.trccmwar.ca
