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"I do not feel safe in my current relationship or at home anymore..."

My partner has changed. They used to be so gentle and kind but as we have both become older, they are now different, mean and violent. I don’t know what to do.

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For more information on programs and services that can help in this situation, please visit the websites or call the telephone numbers listed below.

  • North York Women’s Shelter - Emergency shelter for women, transgender, and non-binary people and their children. For general inquiries, visit the link or call 416-638-7335. For the crisis line, call 1-866-863-0511.

  • York Region family violence fact sheet and resources - Information sheet about different types and forms of violence, unhealthy relationships and list of resources local to the York region. Visit the link or call the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 to create a safety plan.

  • Seniors Safety Line - 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect, with more than 200 languages available. Visit the link or c​all 1-866-299-1011 to access support. 

  • One-on-one support services at North York Women’s Centre - North York Women’s Centre provides one-on-one support to help woman-identifying and non-binary people access support services in North York and the Greater Toronto Area. Visit the link for more information or request support by emailing info@nywc.org or calling 416-781-0479 on Monday to Thursday between 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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