If You are Experiencing Domestic Violence...
If you are in immediate danger, call the local police at 911.
Make a safety plan.Your safety is important. Click here for a booklet from the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse with useful information about taking care of yourself and protecting your safety.
Contact at least one of the following services in our community:
The Women in Crisis 24 Hour Helpline519-823-5710 or 1-800-265-7233.They can offer support and information about your options. Women in Crisis offers a range of services, including the Marianne's Place Women's Shelter, the Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, and the Transitional and Housing and Support Program. For an overview of their services click here. Your Local HospitalIf you have been physically assaulted, go to your local hospital even if you don’t want to report to the police, where you will be put in contact with the specialized services of the Care & Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence located at Guelph General Hospital. They can also be reached directly at 519-837-6440 ext. 2210. Your Local PoliceCall 911 to report the abuse.
The Women in Crisis 24 Hour Helpline519-823-5710 or 1-800-265-7233.They can offer support and information about your options. Women in Crisis offers a range of services, including the Marianne's Place Women's Shelter, the Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, and the Transitional and Housing and Support Program. For an overview of their services click here.
Your Local HospitalIf you have been physically assaulted, go to your local hospital even if you don’t want to report to the police, where you will be put in contact with the specialized services of the Care & Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence located at Guelph General Hospital. They can also be reached directly at 519-837-6440 ext. 2210.
Your Local PoliceCall 911 to report the abuse.
The member organizations of the Guelph-Wellington Action Committee on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence are committed to providing a coordinated response for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. We ensure, that no matter what entry point you reach out for help and services, that you will receive, either directly or through an appropriate referral, information about all of your choices and options.
Your immediate safety and need for medical services will be assessed, a risk assessment will be completed to provide you with information about the safety of both you and your children, you will be informed about issues of confidentiality and child protection (if children are involved), and you will be assisted with referrals to appropriate services such as Women In Crisis, Guelph General Hospital, Police and Victim Services.
You are not alone. We can help.
