Support For Survivors
If You Need Urgent Support, Call 911 or the Crisis Line Below
Call 911 or your local emergency number if you are in immediate danger. For urgent emotional support, you can also contact a crisis hotline.
Services
Services for Survivors
The service providers listed below practice trauma- and violence-informed support, and will tell you what to expect before you reach out.
Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey: Sexual Assault Services
Resources
Resources You May Find Helpful
These resources are designed to help you learn, plan next steps, and feel ready if you need to reach out for support. You May Find Helpful
Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario
Resources provided by the Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario.
Get Started
Audio based guide/risk assessment site.
Family Law Rights
Fantastic resource hub covering legal advice for women leaving abusive relationships including information about children, money and property, and family courts.
Resource Library
Library of resources to understand gender-based violence/intimate partner violence.
Neighbours, Friends and Families – Working Together to End Abuse
Course for supporters to learn the signs of abuse and how to make an appropriate response.
The Family Court Survival Workbook for Women Leaving Abusive Relationships
In depth microsite dedicated to women leaving abusive relationships.
Resource Spotlight – A Survivor’s Guide to Public Speaking
This guide provides a basic overview of the issues that survivors face who wish to speak publicly about their experiences with intimate partner violence (IPV).
Research Rounds – Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Experiences with Group Art Therapy
Learn about how art group therapy can provide healing and empowerment to women survivors of intimate partner violence.
Resource Spotlight – Caring for Yourself
This free handout provided by The Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centres discusses ways to care for yourself if you have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV).
Resource Spotlight – Supporting a Loved One Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Take this free short course provided by PATHS to learn about how to help when you suspect a friend or loved one may be experiencing intimate partner violence.
Training Programs for Survivors
Lived Experience Advocacy Program (LEAP)
LEAP offers structured learning and support for survivors of intimate partner violence. Some programs are self-paced, and some are facilitated. You can start small and move at your own pace.
Voices & Creative Works
You’re Not Alone: Survivor Stories
People’s experiences are different, but you’re not alone. These stories share what helped others take a next step, on their own timeline. READ WITH CARE: Many stories include descriptions of assault and violence.
"Sharing my experience now helps me connect with others, showing that healing and understanding are possible even after trauma."
"Very often when we hear the word ‘abuse’, we think of physical abuse. I know I thought this way until my experience.”
"Leaving was difficult, but through time, support, and rebuilding my self-worth, I was able to find my spark again and rediscover what a healthy relationship feels like."
"My experience has shaped me into the ambitious, driven and passionate person that I am today.”
Community & Engagement
Community Events You May Find Helpful
Explore upcoming workshops, support groups, and community events that promote safety, healing, and learning.
No upcoming events found.
Looking for Ways to Get Involved?
From feedback on our website to contributing to our story collection or participating in research, Mhaven is ready to hear your story.