External Resources in the GTA
Help is here—if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, there are resources available to provide support, guidance, and care.
If you don't feel comfortable reaching out to a larger organization, know that the Medusa Society is here as a confidential resource. Our trained members offer privacy, support, and a safe space to talk. We are a dead end, meaning we won't escalate anything to law enforcement or other authorities—we're simply here to listen and provide an outlet.
If you wish to seek more professional help or take action, here are some trusted resources to help:
24/7 Resources:
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511 | 416-364-8762
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808
York Region Women’s Sexual Assault Helpline: 905-895-7313
Hostel Services, Central Intake: 416-397-5637
Ontario Victim Support Line: 416-314-2447
Peel Rape Crisis Centre: 905-273-9442
Sexual assault/domestic violence treatment centres:
Downtown Toronto
Women’s College Hospital Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC)
416-323-6040 | 76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON. The clinic is located on the first floor in the Acute Ambulatory Care Unit, Room 1256.
All services are provided by registered nurses. The services include, but are not limited to:
Crisis support
Assessing and documenting injuries/assault history
Testing and treating sexually transmitted infections
Emergency contraceptive options
Testing for drugs that may have been used to commit the assault
Assessment of risk and safety planning
Referral to community resources
If the victim chooses to involve the police, the hospital will carefully collect and document the necessary evidence for release and analysis.
Mississauga
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services located at Trillium Health Centre
905-848-7493 | 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, ON
Clients may access this 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service through the Emergency Department. A specially trained nurse provides one-on-one care including:
Assessment
Treatment
Documentation of injuries (may include photographing)
Safety planning
Emotional support and providing information concerning medical, legal and counselling options. This process occurs in the safety and security of a private unit separate from the Emergency Department.
This process occurs in the safety and security of a private unit separate from the Emergency Department.
Scarborough
The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC) at The Scarborough Hospital (TSH)
416-495-2555 or TTY 416-498-6739 | 3030 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, ON
Provides care 24 hours a day to men, women and transgender individuals who have been sexually assaulted or experienced intimate partner violence.
