Find information, tools, and stories to help you feel safer, make sense of what’s happening, and see options for support, whether you’re affected by intimate partner violence, worried about your own behaviour, or supporting someone else. We are actively building our resources and are regularly adding new content, services, and supports. Use Incognito or Private Browsing mode for additional privacy.
Steps to Justice
Tools and legal guides including pathways and safety plans for abuse and family violence.
VEGA Project
Resources for healthcare and service providers to help recognize and respond to family violence.
Safe Pet Ontario
Helping survivors with pets to escape family violence and sex trafficking in Ontario.
Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario
Resources provided by the Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario.
Recognizing and Addressing Unhealthy Relationships
This guide by the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families can help family members recognize signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship and learn about what to do in these situations.
Supporting Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
This guide by the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families can help parents and caregivers understand how children are affected by intimate partner violence and practical tips to use when supporting and talking to them about it.
IPV Story – Recognizing the Cycle of Love and Abuse
"Sharing my experience now helps me connect with others, showing that healing and understanding are possible even after trauma."
Mhaven Newsletter – The Experience Issue
In this issue: Engagement & Events, Research News, and Partners in Profile.
Warning Signs of Abuse
Guide outlining warning signs of abuse.
If you need immediate help, call 911 or the Crisis Hotline linked below. If you know about a resource that should be added to this hub, reach out to us.
Community & Engagement
Workshops, webinars, and community events can be an important part of safety, healing, and learning. Explore upcoming events from Mhaven and our partners.
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