Human Trafficking, Exploitation and Sex Work Supports
Connecting victims and survivors with services and supports.
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Contact Information
- Hours: Available 24/7
- Telephone Number: folx can call 1-833-900-1010 or children/youth can text 519-282-7896
- Online Chat: https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/
Services
- The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential service to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public.
- Can support in more than 200 languages.
Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Counselling Program
Contact information:
- Telephone Number: 613-938-8900 ext. 231 Toll Free: 1-866-264-8900
- Email: iceprogram@vsv-sdga.ca
Services
- The ICE Program provides referrals to short-term counselling and funding programs for child and youth victims of Internet exploitation and to their impacted family members
- Funding must be spent in Ontario within 6 months of the date of the first counseling session
Funding
- Government funding will provide up to $1,500 towards the cost of counseling per child/youth and $1000 per impacted family member
Eligibility
- Must live in Ontario and be in need of counseling services. Exploitation must involve the use of technology but it doesn’t necessarily need to have been through the Internet
- Those who have received funding through ICE or the Victim Quick Response Program for the same occurrence would not be eligible
- Those have private insurance that can pay for counseling may also not be eligible
Referral Process
- Folx can self-refer or be referred to the program by someone they trust.
London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC)
Contact Information
- Telephone Number: 519-432-2204
- Address: 797 York Street – Unit 5, London, On N5W 6A8
- Hours: Monday-Thursday from 9-5pm, Friday from 9-4pm
Services
- Supports women and girls who has experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, or been abused by an intimate partner
- Average 6-8 sessions
Eligibility
- Women and girls over the age of 12
Referral Process
- Call given number to book an intake or speak to an advocate counselor
Cost
- No cost
Street Level Women at Risk (SLWAR) – CMHA
Contact Information
- Telephone number: 548-866-0016
Services
- Support women engaged in survival sex work and experiencing chronic homeless in London, ON to secure permanent housing with supports and work towards achieving their goals. Provide:
- Rapid response, housing finding services, housing allowances, intensive in-home support, and coordinated referrals and intentional connections
Referral
- Do not take direct referrals into SLWAR. All referrals must come from the London Police Service, Persons at Risk program
- Individuals referred to SLWAR complete and intake process to confirm their interest and eligibility
- Participants are supported to search for, secure, and move into safe, stable housing
- Participants participate in in-home case management, work on their goals, and connect to services
Victim Services
Contact Information
- Telephone Number: 519-661-5636
- Address: 601 Dundas Street, London, ON, N6B 1X1 (located in London Police Station)
- Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Services
- Provides victims of crime and/or traumatic circumstances with immediate support and referrals to available program and services.
- Crisis responders are available immediately to respond to requests for assistance
- Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) offers immediate assistance via financial support to victims of violent-crimes; can provide services such as home safety items, counselling, temporary safe accommodation, etc.
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