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Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre

Gender-based violence takes many forms, including physical and sexual assault, coercive control, tech-facilitated violence and harassment. It can occur in your home, your workplace, online or anywhere else.

If you or a woman you know is experiencing gender-based violence, or is otherwise in crisis, help is available. View some of the services in the Thunder Bay community that provide support to those experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence.

Find Help – Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre (nwowomenscentre.org)

Trans Lifeline

A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.

Call: 1-877-330-6366

Talk4Healing

Offers culturally sensitive crisis counselling, advice and support for Indigenous Women and their families living in urban, rural and remote communities, both on and off reserve. Support is available in English, Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree.

Call: 1-855-554-4325 (1-855-554-HEAL)

Fem’aide

A francophone helpline for women experiencing violence.

Call: 1-877-336-2433

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  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where to Get Food in Thunder Bay Brochure 2023 (.pdf)
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