Supports for Women and Mothers

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is a national leader in the movement for gender equality in Canada. Through funding, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, we work to achieve systemic change. We support women, girls, and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership.

Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) is a trusted public education campaign and a leading source of intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention education in Ontario. NFF provides information on recognizing the warning signs of IPV, how to respond safely, and connect individuals—both those at risk and those using abusive behaviours—with appropriate supports.

DisAbled Women’s Network Ontario (DAWN) is a progressive, volunteer-driven, feminist organization promoting social justice, human rights and the advancement of equality rights through education, research, advocacy, coalition-building, resource development, and information technology.

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all woman who have experienced abuse. We provide counselling, emotional support, information and referrals. We recognize abuse as one example of women’s social, political and economic inequality in the world…

Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses (OAITH) is a provincial umbrella organization working to end all forms of gender-based violence and femicide.  Our members—emergency shelters, second-stage housing providers, and community-based women’s groups—offer a lifeline to survivors and children fleeing violence.

NAF Canada promotes reproductive health among Canadians by ensuring that abortion care is accessible and carried out to the highest standards.

Action Canada is Planned Parenthood Canada. We are a voice for sexual health and rights in Canada and globally.

Choice Connect helps you find your nearest abortion provider based on your needs. The app features detailed referral information for more than 120 abortion providers and clinics across Canada. The web app is anonymous and free to use.