Gender-Based Violence Support

Gender-Based Violence Support

Providing confidential, compassionate support for individuals experiencing gender-based violence. The team works to empower survivors, connect them with vital resources, and help them regain safety, stability, and control in their lives.

Your Safety is Our Priority

All services are confidential and designed with your safety in mind. We understand the courage it takes to reach out for help.

Need Immediate Help?

Crisis support available 24/7

All conversations are confidential

Our Gender-Based Violence Programs

Resources

Our resource directory includes a variety of agencies throughout Ottawa and the region around, including community-based services, volunteers, police-based services, court-based services, or by non-governmental organizations or charitable organizations that offer services ranging from counselling to compensation to general victims services.

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Counselling Support for Children Who Witness Intimate Partner Violence

Children and youth aged 3 to 18 can receive safe and confidential counselling. A trained counsellor helps them process their emotions and build healthy coping strategies.

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Family Court Support

This program is available to individuals who have experienced gender-based violence. The Family Court Support (FCS) worker assists survivors throughout the legal process.

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Intimate Partner Violence Counselling

This program is available to individuals who have experienced gender-based violence. Our counsellors and group facilitators provide a safe, supportive environment to help survivors heal and rebuild. The goal is to ensure individuals feel understood, empowered, and supported as they navigate their personal journey.

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Transitional Housing Support for Women and Gender-Diverse Individuals

Are you transitioning to a life free from violence? We’re here to help you feel supported, safe, and empowered as you rebuild your life. Our program connects women and gender-diverse individuals with community services tailored to their needs.

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Understanding Gender-Based Violence

What is Gender-Based Violence?

Our services recognize that violence impacts everyone differently, and we provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that honors each person’s experience and choices.

Our services recognize that violence impacts everyone differently, and we provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that honors each person’s experience and choices.

Signs You May Need Support

  • Feeling afraid of a partner or family member
  • Being isolated from friends or support networks
  • Having your decisions, finances, or movements controlled
  • Experiencing threats, insults, or physical harm
  • Feeling confused, anxious, or unsafe in your relationship, etc.

Send Us a Message

Have a question about our programs or need information? We’ll get back to you within 48-72 hours.

If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.