Assaulted Women's Helpline

June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. We begin with truth. 💜

Indigenous women and girls face disproportionate rates of violence and disappearance in this country. This is not a new crisis — it is the ongoing result of systems that have historically devalued their lives.

Recognizing this is not enough. Action is required — every single day.

If you need support, we are here.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

A month ago we started talking about mental health and safety together. We want to close it the way we started — honestly. 💜

Abuse changes the brain. It changes how you experience fear, trust, and safety. The anxiety that doesn't go away. The hypervigilance that follows you into every room. The way you flinch at certain tones of voice.

Those are not character flaws. They are the body's response to real harm.

Healing is possible. It isn't linear. It doesn't happen on a schedule. And it doesn't require you to be ready for everything at once.

If this month stirred something — a feeling, a question, a moment of recognition — we're here. Today and every day after.

Free. Anonymous. Confidential. Available 24/7 in 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

Mental Health Month is ending. But the work doesn't. 💜

If this month brought something up — a feeling you couldn't name, a memory you couldn't shake, a question you weren't ready to ask — that's okay.

You don't need a month to reach out. We're here every day.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

The system wasn't designed to protect her. She reached out anyway. 💜

Asking for help when the world has let you down takes a specific kind of courage.

We see it. And we're here for it.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

If you or someone you know needs support — please share this post. 💜

The Assaulted Women's Helpline is free, anonymous, and confidential. Available 24/7 in over 200 languages — by phone or text. No names required.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

🌟 June is Seniors Month — and we're hitting the road!

We're proud to be joining some incredible community events across Ontario this June, connecting with seniors, caregivers, and community partners to share information about the Seniors Safety Line and the support we offer.

Here's where you can find us:

📍 Tue, June 2 — Ajax Seniors BBQ
Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax
Drop in for a free lunch, community vendors, and a chance to connect — we'll be there as part of the celebration of Aging Well Month!
🔗 https://www.events.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2026-06-02-1130-Seniors-BBQ

📍 Mon, June 8 — Living Well Fair
Civic Centre Resource Library, Vaughan (Vaughan Public Libraries)
A full day of wellness tables, workshops, and creative activities for Seniors Month. Come find us at our community partner table!
🔗 https://www.vaughanpl.info/programs/view/3833

📍 Fri, June 12 — Springfest Seniors Expo & Luncheon
Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Brampton
Visit the free expo from 10 am–12 pm to explore community resources — including ours. Part of Brampton's June is Seniors Month celebration.
🔗 https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Recreation/Pages/Announcement-June-Is-Seniors-Month.aspx

📍 Fri, June 19 — Seniors Safety Line Information Table
Brantford Public Library, Brantford
Drop by to learn about the free, confidential support available to older adults across Ontario.

If you or someone you care about could benefit from a compassionate conversation — come say hello. We're here. 💙

📞 1-866-299-1011 (24/7 · Free · Confidential)
🌐 seniorsafetyline.ca

She called us at 3am. We picked up. 💜

That's what 24/7 means. Not just in theory — in practice. Every hour. Every night.

Whenever you're ready — we're here.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

Her body. Her choice. Her safety. These are the same conversation. 💜

Reproductive coercion — being pressured about contraception, pregnancy, or reproductive decisions — is a form of intimate partner violence.

If someone is making those decisions for you — you deserve support.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women's Health — a day that exists because women's bodies and reproductive decisions have historically been controlled, dismissed, and legislated without women's input.

What doesn't always make the headline: reproductive coercion is a recognized form of intimate partner violence.

It includes:
💜 Sabotaging contraception without consent
💜 Pressuring a partner into or out of pregnancy
💜 Using pregnancy as a tool of control
💜 Withholding access to reproductive healthcare

Research consistently shows that reproductive coercion co-occurs with other forms of intimate partner violence — it is not an isolated behaviour. It is part of a pattern of control.

Women's health and women's safety are not separate issues. They are the same issue.

If you are experiencing this — or any form of abuse — support is available.

Free. Anonymous. Confidential. Available 24/7 in 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org

The most common form of abuse has no bruises. 💜

Emotional abuse. Coercive control. Financial control. Isolation.

They're real. They count. And support is available.

24/7. Free. Anonymous. Confidential. In 200+ languages.

📞 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Text ( #7233)
🌐 awhl.org