Support Services
(A) Support Groups/ drop in services / court accompaniment 
We at WomenAware are able to continually witness the blossoming of ingenuity and indestructibility of the human spirit.
We continue to offer long term support to those living with the dynamics of domestic violence.
Support groups, drop in services and court accompaniment are structured to promote a sense of belonging and provide affection, affirmation, and tangible aid.
The majority of women using our support services or calling have recently left their abusers. They come from all economic levels, all races, and all religions.
Photo Courtesy of:
Emmy Vesta, survivor/advocate(B) Our Toll Free Hotline
1-866-489-1110 or 514-489-1110
Our toll free hotline is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Additional resources are offered on message when line is closed and multilingual options are found on Shelternet.ca
- This forum is for peer-based support with backup from our advisory as needed.
Here are some suggested examples of ways to rephrase blaming the victim:
- She provoked him. / He made a choice.
- Why does she stay? / Why does he batter?
- Family violence, violent relationship / Abuser, violent person
- She is a battered woman. / He is an abuser.
- He has an anger control issue. / He uses abuse to have power and control over his partner.
