Counselling in Peterborough

The way we provide service is as important as what we provide. We respond to each woman according to her needs. All counselling and support services are free, confidential, respectful and woman-centered.

24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-461-7656

If you call the Crisis Line, this number will not appear on your telephone bill or on your call display. We will not know where you are calling from unless you tell us.

Crisis & Support Counselling and Transition Support

We listen to and support women and their children who are living in - or wondering about leaving - an abusive relationship. We also offer longer term counselling to support women and their children to establish their violence-free lives in the community.

(705) 743-3526 or (705) 743-4015 (TTY Line)

Call if:

• You are unsure if your relationship is healthy.
• You are wondering what to do or what can be done.
• You would like to create a safety plan for you and your family.
• You are looking for counselling to understand the effects of abuse.
• You want ongoing support and counselling to deal with the effects of living with abuse.
• You want staff support to go to legal and court appointments.
• You would like counsellors to provide more information and referrals to other community and social services.

Counsellors are available by appointment during office hours.

Our confidential services include:

• Crisis counselling – by phone or in person
• Help with accessing emergency accommodations
• Emergency transportation to safety
• Planning for safety and/or change
• Housing search support
• Referrals to job training, education, counselling
• Accompaniment to appointments
• Court support
• Home visits or flexible meeting arrangements