Question 1

Emergency & Crisis Support

Accepted Answer

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Midland Detachment 
• Emergency: 911 
• Non-emergency: 1-888-310-1122 (available 24/7)

Assaulted Women's Helpline 
• Support for women experiencing violence, available 24/7. 
• Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 
• TTY: 1-866-863-7868

Fem’aide (Francophone women’s support line) 
• Crisis line for French-speaking women in Ontario. 
• Helpline: 1-877-336-2433 (24/7)

Question 2

Shelters & Housing Support

Accepted Answer

Huronia Transition Homes (ATHENA'S PLACE - Shelter) 
• Shelter and support for women and children fleeing violence. 
• Crisis Line: 705-526-4211 (24/7) 
• Website: huroniatransitionhomes.ca (huroniatransitionhomes.ca )

My Friend’s House (Collingwood) 
• Emergency shelter and support services for women and children fleeing abuse. 
• Crisis Line: 705-444-2511 (24/7) Youth Haven Barrie 
• Provides shelter and outreach services for youth (16-24) facing homelessness or in crisis. 
• Crisis Line: 705-739-7616 
• Website: youthhaven.ca (youthhaven.ca)

Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka 
• Supports women involved with the criminal justice system, including those impacted by domestic violence. 
• Phone: 705-725-0613 
• Website: efrys-sm.org (efrys-sm.org)

Question 3

Counselling & Support Services

Accepted Answer

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions 
• Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and family support services. 
• Barrie Office: 705-726-6587 
• Midland Office: 705-526-9347

Women’s Sexual Assault Helpline and Counseling 
• Counseling and support for survivors of sexual assault. 
• Crisis Line: 1-800-987-0799

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County 
• Offers mental health and addiction support, including counseling and crisis intervention. 
• Crisis Line: 705-728-5044 (24/7) 
• Website: cmha.ca (https://cmha.ca/)

Question 4

Legal Support & Advocacy

Accepted Answer

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic 
• Provides legal advice, counseling, and support to survivors of gender-based violence. 
• Helpline: 416-323-9149

Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) 
• Provides support to victims of crime, including legal information and referrals. 
• Simcoe County Contact: 1-888-579-2888

Legal Aid Ontario 
• Free legal assistance for eligible low-income individuals. 
• Barrie Office: 1-800-668-8258

Question 5

Indigenous-Specific Support

Accepted Answer

Talk4Healing 
• A culturally grounded, confidential helpline for Indigenous people across Ontario including men, available 24/7 helpline. 
• Helpline: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Barrie Native Friendship Centre 
• Provides culturally relevant support, including GBV assistance for Indigenous community members. 
• Phone: 705-721-7689

Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) – National Inquiry Support 
• Support for Indigenous women, including those affected by violence. 
• Helpline: 1-800-461-4043 Beendigen Inc. 
• Offers Indigenous-centered healing and support services for women and children experiencing violence. 
• Crisis Line: 1-807-346-4357 (24/7)

Hope for Wellness Helpline 
• A national helpline offering immediate mental health and crisis counseling to all Indigenous people, including men, available 24/7. 
• Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 
• Online Chat: hopeforwellness.ca

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services 
• Provides culturally relevant support and emergency services for Indigenous individuals and families, including those affected by violence. 
• Phone: 1-800-268-1899

Question 6

Community Programs & Additional Resources

Accepted Answer

Victim Services of Simcoe County 
• Provides immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for victims of crime. 
• Crisis Line: 1-888-579-2888

Shelter Safe Canada 
• An online tool to find shelters across Canada. 
• Website: sheltersafe.ca

211 Ontario 
• A helpline that connects individuals to social services in Ontario, including GBV resources. 
• Helpline: 2-1-1Mental Health & Substance Use Support

Mental Health Crisis Line – Simcoe County 
• 24/7 crisis intervention and support for mental health crises. 
• Phone: 705-728-5044 (24/7)

Addiction Services for York Region (ASYR) 
• Provides addiction support and counselling for individuals affected by substance use, including GBV survivors. 
• Phone: 905-841-7007

For ongoing support and up-to-date information on GBV resources in Simcoe County, visiting community centres and speaking with social service providers in your area may provide further personalized assistance.

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