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COSTI Violence Against Women program (counselling and safety planning)

You likely qualify if: Woman or child facing abuse; Live in the GTA or York Region.

Free. Never pay anyone to apply.

Call 416-244-7714 Send to someone who needs this Checked on October 9, 2026 on the official page

What you get

COSTI offers confidential one-on-one supportive and crisis counselling and a support group for women who are experiencing abuse. It also offers counselling for children who have seen or lived through abuse, safety planning and referrals to shelters and housing programs.

Who qualifies:

Woman or child facing abuse
Live in the GTA or York Region

What you need to apply:

A phone call to book

Opportunity in North York, Toronto (and Vaughan).

Women Health & care

Details

How to reach them

Apply on their website.
Questions? 416-244-7714
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Other ways, if that one is quiet

AddressAddress: Family and Mental Health Services, Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 105, Toronto, Ontario M3L 1B2

Where else they are

Their website is costi.org/program/violence-against-women.

Good to know

For whomWomen and children who live in the Greater Toronto Area and York Region and are facing abuse.
CostSliding scale fees, and no one is turned away because they cannot pay
LanguagesEnglish
Their stepsCall 416-244-7714 to book an appointment. In Vaughan, call 416-244-0480 to book. Talk with a counsellor about safety planning and next steps.

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