Breaking the Cycle: The Assaulted Women’s Helpline Empowering Women Across Ontario

On November 4th, 1985, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline (AWHL) answered its first call. In their first year, they answered an incredible 5,000 calls across the GTA. Over one million calls later, AWHL has grown to serve women across the province and beyond.

The AWHL provides help and support to women across Ontario 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With telephone and TTY crisis line counselling, online counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information, and referrals in over 200 languages, the Helpline is often the first point of contact for abused women, especially for those whose vulnerability is exacerbated by isolation, language barriers, or disability.

Originally published on globalheroes.com.