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Resources to help us Change the Ending for Families, for Survivors

Generic Help Lines 24/7

Assaulted Women's Helpline Province wide crisis line 1-866-863-0511	Kid's Help Phone Line 24/7 Help Line for Teens and Kids 1-800-668-6868

Guides

D.R.I.V.E.N Durham Region's Intimate Partner Relationship Violence - Mondays only - VAW Network Services Needs Assessment & Referral Service	Canadian Resource Centre National Directory with Description and Links to Social Services and Support Network
Victims of Violence Public Education: The Tragedy of Family Violence, services & referrals for victims

Police & Legal Services

Police Services DRPS Community Safety incl. Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Bail Safety Unit, Sex Offenders & Seniors: Major Crime Unit incl. Sexual Assault, Internet Child Exploitation	Victim Assistance DRPS Assisting Victims of Crime	Luke's Place Oshawa Centre for Family Court and Legal Support
CLEO - Legal Rights Community Legal Education Ontario: A Legal Rights Handbook	FLIC - Family Law Info Centre Legal Aid; Forms; Q & A	Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Women victims of crime such as assault or abuse can apply for funds to relieve costs of recovery.

Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault Trauma Centres

Durham Rape Crisis Centre 24 Hour Service & Support; Individual Counsel	Durham Sexual Assault/Trauma Centre Lakeridge Health Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
ON Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres Ontario Rape/Sexual Assault Resources for Family & Friends beyond Durham Region Borders	Paths of Courage Sexual Assault Trauma Healing Centre in Quinte - 6 day Retreat available to all Ontario victims

Shelters & Transition Housing

Women & Shelter emergency front line not enough spaces shortage turned away high risk many barriers housing finances schools kids return to abuser preventative and proactive education and advocacy survivor voice inclusion therapy crisis help line outreach counseling PTSD Depression alcohol substance abuse addictive behaviours codependency lifestyle employment income poverty safety plan

NOTE: Most shelters also have 24/7 help lines, outreach services and safe exits for websites.

The Denise House Oshawa Shelter for Abused Women & their Children	Bethesda House Bowmanville/Clarington Shelter for Abused Women	Herizon House Ajax Women's Shelter
Joanne's House Durham Youth Crisis Housing Support & Services (DYHSS) Ajax (905)-239-9377	Y's Wish Shelter/Second Stage Transition Housing for Women Oshawa	Jacky's Place Second Stage Youth Housing & Counselling - Ajax Post 30 day stay at Joanne's House (905)239-9477

Specific Services & Agencies

METRAC consult/legal/tools & resources	Ministry of Community and Social Services. Programs and Support, incl. Aboriginal Women	Woman of Courage - Outward Bound A funded program of wilderness survival and self discovery through guided journey for traumatized women
Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Supporting victims through the criminal justice system	Oshawa Community Health Centre/The Youth Centre Ajax. Programs and Support	Rose Of Durham Programs and Services for young parents
Womens Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham	UOIT - Women's Centre Students Association of Durham College and U.O.I.T. Women's Centre deals with women's issues through outreach and programs	Brock Health Clinic Programs and Services, Youth Counselling
John Howard Society Anger Management, Parenting Programs/Counselling/ Parole Board/Correctional Institute Advocacy	Catholic Family Services Individual Counselling; Group Education & Therapy. Non Denominational Support	The AIDS Society of Durham Programs and Support

Community & Campaigns

NoMore Campaign This powerhouse of PSA's from the Joyful Heart Foundation has spread across North America and the UK. Supported by NFL & Law & Order Special Victims Unit program	Neighbours, Friends & Family Working together to end abuse	Join Us! BE the VOICE that you want HEARD (see also "Awareness Campaigns")
Draw The Line WhiteRibbon sponsored campaign advocating consent and equality.	It's Never Okay Ontario campaign to end sexual harassment of women	Girl's Inc. Durham Girls bond in developmental journey to STRONG healthy relationships and self esteem.
He for She Movement UN Women Campaign for gender equality see also: http://www.theinvictusproject.org	1 Man at a Time Take the Pledge (YWCA) Pledge for Parity, Human Rights/Community Outreach/Women's and Youth Committees	"Hey Bro" This was a White Ribbon campaign discouraging bystanders at DC/UOIT. Status unknown.
Make It Our Business We all have a role to play in addressing WORKPLACE violence and domestic violence that impacts the work environment/employee safety	May Be Me/METRAC May Be Me is an annual campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent violence against diverse women and youth. Wear Purple May 31st.

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