I am having an emergency and I need help now
Find immediate assistance to manage your safety or the safety of others.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Calling 9-8-8 connects you with a 24/7 crisis responder who will listen without judgment and help you find the resources you need. You can call this number if you are feeling lost, hopeless, or thinking about suicide. You can call if you are worried about yourself or worried about someone else. Visit 988.ca for more information.
9-1-1 Emergency Response
Calling 9-1-1 connects you with 24/7 first responders, such as police, fire, or an ambulance. If you need immediate help, are in danger, or need to go to the hospital, call 9-1-1.
24/7 Crisis Support Lines
Our 24/7 Crisis Support Lines page lists national, provincial, and local phonelines that offer trauma-informed services focused on crisis intervention, timely counselling, safety, and the provision of resources suited to clients' personal situations.
Supporting others who experience sexual violence
A disclosure is when a survivor of sexual violence shares their experience. We offer advice and training to help you respond to disclosures in ways that emphasize safety and emotional validation.
I am an employee and received a disclosure of sexual violence... what do I do?
Survivors often choose to disclose to a person they feel will listen and can support. If you received a disclosure, you are encouraged to contact our Centre to confidentially consult. Review our Staff and Faculty: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence toolkit (PDF) for further tips and guidance.
I am a student and received a disclosure of sexual violence... what do I do?
If you are a student and you receive a disclosure from a friend or classmate, there are resources available at U of T to support you in your response. Read our Students: Supporting a Friend Who Has Experienced Sexual Violence toolkit (PDF) for best practices and information about on-campus and off-campus resources.
