If you need assistance outside these hours, call the 24-hour Assaulted Women’s Helpline 416.863.0511.
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Free, confidential support. You’re in control of what you share and when.
A safe space to talk openly about your situation. Our trained support workers listen without judgment, at your own pace.
We connect you with resources that fit your needs – from safety planning and counselling to shelter and legal guidance.
Available throughout the GTA. Whether for yourself or someone you’re concerned about.
We run a free, confidential group program for mothers and children who have experienced gender-based violence, and are not currently living with the person causing harm.
You don't have to figure this out alone
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Not ready to connect? Feel free to consult our resources in the meantime. We are here and ready to help when you feel ready to speak to us.
Find answers to the questions we hear most often.
For a fuller list of questions and more information about our services, visit our About page.
This service is for anyone residing in the Greater Toronto Area that is affected by violence or abuse in their personal life. You don’t need to be sure about what’s happening or have a label for it. We’re here if you’re:
– Experiencing fear, control, or harm in any relationship (partner, family member, or someone else)
– Dealing with unwanted sexual attention, harassment, or assault
– Feeling unsafe or controlled by someone in your life
– Being followed, watched, or contacted against your wishes
– Questioning whether what’s happening to you is okay
– Worried about someone you care about (a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbour)
– Unsure if you need help but want to talk things through
You don’t need to be in crisis or immediate danger to reach out. Many people contact us just to make sense of what they’re experiencing or to learn how to support someone else. There’s no wrong reason to connect with us.
We welcome people of all genders, backgrounds, and immigration statuses. You don’t have to share any personal information you’re not comfortable with.
When you contact Safe Pathway, you will be connected with a trained professional who will listen and provide nonjudgmental support to address your needs.
When you reach out, you’ll speak with one of our trained professionals – counsellors, therapists, crisis intervention workers, or peer support workers who specialise in gender-based violence services. All team members are trained in trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support. They understand the complexity of gender-based violence and will meet you wherever you are in your journey.
When you reach out, we will listen without judgement and work with you at your pace.
Yes, what you share with Safe Pathway is confidential. We maintain strict confidentiality standards. We cannot disclose information about you or what you tell us.
There are limits to confidentiality however. For example, if we suspect child abuse, maltreatment or imminent danger to either yourself or others, we are legally obliged to take action to ensure public safety.
To learn more, please consult our Privacy Policy.
No, we are not connected with law enforcement. What you share with us will only get shared with law enforcement in very specific situations, like if there is deemed to be an immediate threat to safety.
Thank you for reaching out – we know that it can be difficult to ask for support.
We are currently unavailable, as we are closed today for staff training, but we will be back tomorrow.
If this is an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
Thank you for reaching out – we know that it can be difficult to ask for support.
We are currently unavailable, as we are closed today for staff training, but we will be back tomorrow.
If this is an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
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Thank you for reaching out. We know that it can be difficult to ask for support. We will respond as soon as we can.
If this is an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance.
