Becoming a Streetwise Traveller
Resources for the Streetwise Traveller
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
This helpline provides assistance to victims of assault and is available 24 hours/day.
Phone: 416-863-0511
Toll Free: 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Mobile: #7233
Website: awhl.org
Distress Centres of Toronto
Assistance to those in distress 24/7 Services provided in 151 languages
Phone: 416-408-4357
TTY: 416-408-0007
Website: torontodistresscentre.com
Emergency Services
Emergency access to Police Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance Services. May be dialed free of charge from a pay phone.
Phone: 911
Hadley School for the Blind
Offers an extension education course in “Personal Safety: Self-Defense Strategies”.
Website: hadley-school.org
Mental Health Service Ontario Information Line
Provides free, confidential, anonymous support 24/7 Interpretation services are available in 140 languages
Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Website: mhsio.on.ca
Rape Crises Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape
Provides assistance 24/7 to sexual assault victims, regardless of how recent or how long ago the assault took place
Phone: 416-597-1171
Email: info@trccmwar.ca
Website: trccmwar.ca
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Website: ttc.ca
Phone Numbers:
24 Hour Transit Information 416-393-4636
Multi-Lingual Service 416-393-4636 - 7
Complaints - Customer Service 416-393-6000 (M-F 8-5)
WheelTrans - Customer Service 416-393-4111
T.T.Y. 416-481-2535 (M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Wen-Do Women’s Self Defense
Offers self-defense courses for women. Instructors have experience in teaching self-defense to women with disabilities. Call for information on costs of courses.
Phone: 416-929-3636