Domestic violence resources
Legal Aid Ontario
If you have experienced family violence, you can get a legal aid certificate for 2 hours of free advice from a lawyer. You can get a certificate at some women’s shelters, community legal clinics, and Family Law Service Centres. Or call 1-800-668-8258.
Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program
If you have experienced sexual abuse, you might be able to get 4 hours of free advice from a lawyer. Visit ontario.ca/page/independent-legal-advice-sexual-assault-victims or call 1-855-226-3904.
Luke’s Place
Luke’s Place offers legal advice, support, and referrals to abused women across Ontario. They have a Virtual Legal Clinic that connects women with lawyers for free legal advice on family law issues. Visit lukesplace.ca/for-women/lukes-place-virtual-legal-clinic or call 905-728-0978, ext. 235 or 1-866-516-3116, ext. 235.
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
The Clinic helps women in Toronto who have experienced physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. The Clinic represents women in family and immigration court for free. Visit schliferclinic.com or call 416-323-9149. For TTY, call 416-323-1361.
Jared’s Place
Jared’s Place offers information and legal support to women in Hamilton who have experienced abuse. Staff can help prepare documents or provide support at court. Visit intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127, ext. 207.
Ontario Women’s Legal Centre
The Center offers free legal information and general advice about family law in French to Francophone women in Ontario who are experiencing family violence. Visit cjfo.ca or call 1-833-632-0838.
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