Crisis Support
Anova
225 Horton St. East, London, Ont. N6B 1L1
Anova offers:
24/7 Crisis and Support for anyone experiencing any form of violence or abuse
Sexual Assault Intake and Counselling Program that is done via phone and/or secure online video appointments
Family Court Support for people leaving abusive relationships and involved in, or looking for information on the Family Court System
Community Outreach program to help navigate legal, housing, and healthcare systems, creating safety plans, and accessing community supports
Addiction Supports
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Atlohsa Family Healing Services
343 Richmond St., London, Ont. N6A 3C2
Atlohsa provides violence control and prevention services, counselling, support groups, information, and referrals for first nations people.
Compass Community Services Distress Line
The phone line is available to individuals experiencing distress, seeking resources, or looking for a social connection. It is operated by Compass’ staff and trained volunteers; all who offer unique expertise and understanding of providing emotional support. Although Compass is located in Guelph, Ontario, the program accepts and encourages calls from individuals across Ontario.
TEL: 1-888-821-3760
John Howard Society
601 Queens Ave., London, Ont. N6B 1Y9
A non-profit organization that seeks to develop understanding and effective responses to the problem of crime and prison reform.
Tel: 519-438-4168
Merrymount
1064 Colborne St., London, Ont. N6A 4B3
Family Support and Crisis Centre that provides a wide range of groups from anger management to parenting support. Also provides groups for children aged 6-12 for developing self-esteem, coping with a family break-up, and anger management.
Tel: 519-434-6848
Reach Out 24/7
862 Richmond St., London, Ont. N6A 3H8
Reach Out 24/7 offers professional crisis counselling 24-hours every day. Supports are available to individuals who may be struggling with suicide ideation, emotional trauma or distress, substance use, and/or gambling. Trained mental health professionals will provide trusted assistance in an office setting, by phone, and through texting services. The workers are available to offer information and education about local resources which can be found in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex or London.
Tel: 1-866-933-2023 or 519-433-2023
Text: 519-433-2023
St. Joseph’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
268 Grosvenor St., London, Ont. N6A 4V2
St. Joseph’s offers 3 services for coping with sexual assault. You can participate in 1, 2 or all 3.
Physical (medical) care ~ Available up to 1 year following the assault
Emotional care and support ~ Can be started up to 1 year following the assault
Forensic evaluation ~ Available up to 7 days following the assault in most cases ~ Forensic means “of the law” and refers to the collection of evidence
Costs of care are covered by provincial government health funding.
Tel: 519-646-610