Gender & Sexual Violence Support Resources

On-campus resources - 905 688 5550

Thank you for taking time to learn about our support services, and for making space for yourself or a friend to heal. We have several support options for you: make an anonymous disclosure online, come in and chat, learn about your support options on and off-campus, and/or submit a formal report. You can also reach out to Aryan, our Gender & Sexual Violence Support Intake Coordinator to schedule a 1-on-1 chat. See links below to learn more!

Email Aryan: svsec@brocku.ca

Explore your support options: https://brocku.ca/human-rights/connect-to-resources-and-services/

Fill out an anonymous form: https://brocku.ca/human-rights/make-a-disclosure/

Reporting of incidents of sexual violence, safety planning, crisis intervention.

24-hr emergency: x3200
Main campus: x4300
Marilyn Walker School: x6300
Hamilton campus: x3623
security@brocku.ca

Non-judgmental peer and professional support for residence students.

x3370
res@brocku.ca
Crisis: x3706 (North Service Desk)
Crisis: x4311 (South Service Desk)

Free personal counselling on-campus.

Crisis: x3240
Appointments: x4750 or visit ST 400

Threat assessments for students who may be a threat to themselves or others.

x4041

Physical, mental, and sexual health services.

x3243

Legal advice, Ombudsperson services.

x3568

Safe space on campus, confidential and non-judgmental support, advocacy, referrals to students experiencing any form of discrimination, prejudice, harassment, or sexual violence.

info@brocksjc.com
x6330

Off-campus resources

St. Catharines General Hospital
905 378 4647  x45300

Regional unit for all sexual assault and domestic violence services, sexual assault evidence kit, medical attention, STI and pregnancy testing and prevention, free counselling.

Juravinski & Hamilton General Hospital
905 521 2100  x73557

Response team for all sexual ass­­­­­ault and domestic violence services, sexual assault evidence kit, medical attention, STI and pregnancy testing and prevention, free counselling.

Free counselling by therapists specializing in trauma, accompaniment and advocacy, legal advice, and resources.

24-hr crisis and support Line: 905 682 4584

Free counselling and advocacy, diverse communities outreach, accompaniments and transportation services.

24-hr crisis and support line: 905 525 4162

Reporting of sexual violence, VICLAS report (anonymous report for crime tracking), Sexual Assault Unit.

24-hr emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 905 688 4111
In-person: 68 Church Street, St. Catharines

Reporting of sexual violence, VICLAS report (anonymous report for crime tracking), Sexual Assault Unit.

24-hr emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 905 546 2929
Sexual Assault Unit: 905 546 4925
In-person: 2825 King Street East, Hamilton

24-hr crisis intervention for victims of crime and trauma, emotional support, referrals for additional community resources.

24-hr crisis line: 905 682 2626

24-hr crisis intervention for victims of crime and trauma, emotional support, referrals for additional community resources.

24-hr crisis: 905 546 4904

Various locations in Niagara area.

Various locations in Hamilton area.

24-hr crisis lines for Niagara.

St. Catharines/Niagara Falls/Area: 905 688 3711
Port Colborne/Wainfleet/Area: 905 734 1212
Fort Erie/Area: 905 382 0689
Grimsby/West Lincoln/Area: 905 563 6674

Mental health support and mobile response team.

Niagara 24-hr: 1 866 550 5205 (Press 1)
Hamilton 24-hr: 905 972 8338

Confidential, non-judgemental, and informed peer support for Ontario LGBTTQQ2SI youth.

Sunday to Friday – 4:00pm to 9:30pm
Hotline: 1 800 268 9688
Text: 647 694 4275
Email: AskUs@YouthLine.ca

Free, confidential helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario.

24-hr phone: 1 866 925 5454

Short-term/walk-in counselling, urgent support services, Safe Beds, residential services.

General inquiries: 905 641 5222
info@cmhaNiagara.ca

Counselling, skills training, referrals, advocacy, primary health care clinics.

General inquiries: 905 641 5222
info@cmhaHamilton.ca

Supporting individuals who have experienced abuse in intimate adult relationships. Individual & group counselling. Available in: St. Catharines, West Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, and Port Colborne.

905 684 1223
dfnt@BellNet.ca

Connects survivors of sexual violence and supporters with Sexual Assault Centres in any region across Ontario.

A provincial telephone helpline for Francophone women dealing with violence