In today's episode we chat with Kim Dhillon, domestic abuse and sexual assault counsellor.   For many people, staying home during quarantine is more dangerous than being out. Today, Kim shares some domestic abuse statistics and tells how us how covid 19 has affected these numbers. She also shares how we can support a friend or family member who may be affected by domestic violence. This is something we should all know more about. I learned a lot from this discussion and I hope you will as well. 

If you are a victim of domestic violence: 
Assaulted Womens Helpline: 24/7 crisis supports for women who are seeking 

GTA: 416-863-0511
Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers a 24-hour telephone to all woman who have experienced abuse.  Help line  provides counselling, emotional support, information and referrals. 

211 

Dial 2-1-1 from any touch tone phone 

211 is the source Canadians trust when seeking information and services to deal with life’s challenges. 

211 helps to navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 150 languages.

211 connects people to the right information and services.

Victim Services Toronto: 416-808-7066 

Victim Services Peel:(905) 568-1068

Victim Services York: (905) 953-5363

Kids Help Line:

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people in both English and French. 

Text help to: 686868

Call: 1800-668-6868

The Ik Sahara Foundation 

Instagram: @iksahara_

Email: [email protected] 

Reach out to Kim Dhillon on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/iksahara_/