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Record #:
MET5690
Last Full Update:
18 Mar 2024
Contact Information
| Crisis Phone | 1-866-299-1011 |
| Website | www.awhl.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  X (Twitter) |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | 24-hour telephone crisis and support line, includes emotional support, safety planning and information and referrals Live chat includes confidential and anonymous online counselling, Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm |
| Hours | Telephone crisis support Mon-Sun 24 hours Online live chat Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up
Senior survivors of current or past abuse
Open to all older adults, including women, men, and people who are non-binary, two-spirit, trans or gender-queer (including lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight individuals), as well as individuals with disabilities, persons of colour, and immigrants and refugees Information also available to relatives, friends, neighbours, caregivers and service professionals |
| Application | Call 24-hour toll free crisis line 1-866-299-1011, or for live chat visit www.awhl.org/online-chat |
| Languages | Interpretive services available for over 200 languages |
| Fees | Free |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Address & Map | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 40569, Six Points Plaza Toronto, ON Canada M9B 6K8 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Distress Lines Including Chat & Text ; Distress Phone Lines Including Chat & Text ; Elder Abuse ; Elder Abuse Services |
| Service Categories | Elder Abuse Hotlines ; General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ~ Older Adults ; Internet Information Resources ~ Older Adults ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adults |
