Getting Help

Hamilton Supports & Services

There are several programs (including those offered by HAHTC steering committee member agencies) within Hamilton and surrounding area that supports individuals who are either exiting trafficking or those considering leaving their situation.

Given that local resources can often change, we advise accessing the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline’s Referral Directory for information on available resources.

The Hamilton Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition’s “Guide for Supporting Trafficked Persons” is a resource intended to provide information about what human trafficking is and how to best support those who have experienced trafficking. You can access the guide here.

National Resources

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

For immediate assistance, call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. You can reach the confidential Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered by highly trained Hotline Response Advocates.

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: Referral Directory

The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline’s National Referral Directory is a resource to connect victims and survivors to emergency, transitional, and long-term services in communities across Canada.