Assaulted Women's Helpline
Record #:
CDR0268
Last Modified:
24 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
24 Jan 2024
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AssaultedWomensHelpline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assaulted_womens_helpline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/awhl Website: www.awhl.org/ |
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Description & Services
| Description | Anonymous, confidential telephone service for women who have experienced abuse. Provides counselling, emotional support, safety planning, information and referral to emergency shelters, legal services, counsellors and community services. |
| Hours | Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm (Office) Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Caledon ; Greater Toronto Area ; Mississauga ; Province of Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Provide services in additional 240+ languages. |
Contact Information
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Mailing Address | c/o Margaret Box 40569 Six Points Plaza Etobicoke, ON M9B 6K8 |
| Office Phone | *416-364-4144 Ext 227 *#SAFE (#7233) On your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone |
| Fax | 416-364-0563 |
| Crisis Phone | 416-863-0511(GTA) 1-866-863-0511 |
| TTY Phone | 1-866-863-7868 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.888.364.1210 (Admin) 1-866-863-0511(Crisis Line) |
| Website | www.awhl.org |
| Primary Contact | Margaret Arnason, Quality Assurance Manager; Phone: ext 223; Email: marnason@awhl.org |
| Alternate Contact | Latoya Dwyer, Service Support Coordinator; Phone: ext 224; Email: ldwyer@awhl.org |
| Primary Executive | Huong Pham, Executive Director; Phone: ext 237 |
Other Details
| Funding | City / Town - Toronto ; Provincial ; Donations |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| Subjects | Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Distress lines ; Woman abuse |