{"id":129,"date":"2026-04-05T17:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2026-04-05T17:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:05:33","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/?page_id=129","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National \/ Cross-Canada resources (use these from anywhere)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>211 (Province\/territory phone\/website)<\/strong> \u2014 Centralized referral service; can point you to local sex-worker supports, shelters, health and crisis lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action Canada for Sexual Health &amp; Rights<\/strong> \u2014 sexual &amp; reproductive health info and referrals across Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CLEO \/ legal info groups<\/strong> \u2014 legal self-help resources (housing, family law, identity changes, rights).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canadian Alliance \/ networks<\/strong> \u2014 sex-worker networks for advocacy, peer referrals and national bad-date lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trafficking \/ exploitation hotlines<\/strong> \u2014 each province has hotlines (e.g., Ontario provincial trafficking line); use 211 to find the number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ontario<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maggie\u2019s: Toronto Sex Workers Action Project<\/strong> \u2014 drop-in, outreach, harm reduction, peer supports (Toronto\/GTA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SWAN (various local chapters)<\/strong> \u2014 supports migrant\/immigrant workers, multi-language services in some cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Howard Society \u2014 Sex Trade Housing Support (STHS)<\/strong> \u2014 housing &amp; case management for people in\/affected by sex work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Klinic \/ community health clinics<\/strong> \u2014 bad-date lists, crisis\/referral services (some regions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local sexual assault centres &amp; public health units<\/strong> \u2014 STI\/HIV testing, counselling, crisis response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retinue \/ business supports<\/strong> \u2014 marketing, taxation, bursaries for independent workers (Ontario presence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro-bono legal clinics<\/strong> \u2014 ask 211 for referrals; many clinics will do intake for sex-work related matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">British Columbia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peers Victoria Resources Society<\/strong> \u2014 peer-led harm reduction, outreach, drop-in (Victoria \/ Vancouver Island).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACE Society (Vancouver)<\/strong> \u2014 drop-in, counselling, trans-specific programming, peer navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SWAN Vancouver<\/strong> \u2014 supports im\/migrant women; culturally specific outreach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TLC \/ local harm-reduction services<\/strong> \u2014 safer-supply and needle\/smoking equipment programs, outreach nursing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BC 211 &amp; regional health authorities<\/strong> \u2014 referrals to emergency, housing and crisis supports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qu\u00e9bec<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stella (Montr\u00e9al)<\/strong> \u2014 peer-led drop-in, accompaniment, bad-date lists, advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PIPQ (Projet Intervention Prostitution Qu\u00e9bec)<\/strong> \u2014 confidential accompaniment &amp; support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CLES &amp; local women\u2019s centres<\/strong> \u2014 referrals and support for sexual exploitation \/ sex work contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Info-Social 811 \/ Sexual Violence Helpline<\/strong> \u2014 24\/7 psychosocial\/crisis support across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alberta<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SafeLink Alberta (Calgary \/ Medicine Hat)<\/strong> \u2014 inclusive, low-barrier supports, harm reduction, Shift program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RESET Society (Calgary)<\/strong> \u2014 exit supports &amp; transitional housing for survivors of exploitation\/trafficking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AASAS \/ sexual assault services<\/strong> \u2014 province-wide referral &amp; survivor supports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local public health \/ harm-reduction services<\/strong> \u2014 safer-sex supplies, testing, outreach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saskatchewan<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hope Restored Canada (Saskatoon)<\/strong> \u2014 outreach and support for trafficked\/exploited people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Street Workers Advocacy Project (Regina)<\/strong> \u2014 outreach, drop-in and harm-reduction for street-based workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS)<\/strong> \u2014 province-wide referrals and crisis support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional health units \/ 211 Saskatchewan<\/strong> \u2014 more local supports and referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manitoba<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sex Workers of Winnipeg Action Coalition (SWWAC)<\/strong> \u2014 peer-led community &amp; bad-date list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Klinic Community Health (Human Trafficking Line)<\/strong> \u2014 24\/7 support and bad-date reporting options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WRHA Harm Reduction &amp; Sexual Health Teams<\/strong> \u2014 outreach nursing, supplies, STI\/HIV testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Survivor support organizations &amp; shelters<\/strong> \u2014 crisis and housing referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nova Scotia \/ Atlantic (NB, PEI, NL)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Throw No Stones Sex Worker Resource Centre (Truro, NS)<\/strong> \u2014 Atlantic-focused peer supports, referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stepping Stone Association (Nova Scotia)<\/strong> \u2014 harm-reduction supports and advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe Harbour Outreach Project (SHOP) \u2014 St. John\u2019s, NL<\/strong> \u2014 outreach, peer drop-in, bad-date warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provincial sexual assault &amp; crisis lines<\/strong> \u2014 24\/7 referral and counselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local harm-reduction \/ public health units<\/strong> \u2014 testing and supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Brunswick<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provincial sexual assault centres \/ 211 New Brunswick<\/strong> \u2014 crisis support and local referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local harm-reduction clinics and community health centres<\/strong> \u2014 safer-sex supplies and testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s shelters &amp; community outreach programs<\/strong> \u2014 exit supports, housing referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prince Edward Island<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PEI Family Violence \/ sexual assault resources<\/strong> \u2014 crisis supports and referral pathway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Province health services \/ 211 PEI<\/strong> \u2014 harm reduction, testing, local clinic referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local community organizations<\/strong> \u2014 may run drop-ins or emergency support by request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newfoundland &amp; Labrador<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safe Harbour Outreach Project (SHOP)<\/strong> \u2014 sex-worker advocacy &amp; outreach (St. John\u2019s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>St. John\u2019s Status of Women Council<\/strong> \u2014 women\u2019s services hosting SHOP and related programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provincial sexual assault lines &amp; 211 NL<\/strong> \u2014 crisis support and referrals to local services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut (Territories)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Territorial health authorities \/ 811 or local crisis lines<\/strong> \u2014 primary access point for testing, harm reduction and referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Indigenous organizations &amp; friendship centres<\/strong> \u2014 often provide culturally-relevant supports and can connect to harm-reduction resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Territorial sexual violence supports &amp; victim services<\/strong> \u2014 for crisis and counselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community outreach &amp; mobile health clinics<\/strong> \u2014 in some regions; ask territorial health intake or 211 for specifics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal supports &amp; safety tools (apply anywhere)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bad-date lists \/ Warn-Other-Workers hotlines<\/strong> \u2014 many peer groups maintain lists and anonymous reporting. Ask your local peer group or 211.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro-bono legal clinics \/ community legal aid<\/strong> \u2014 housing, criminal, immigration issues; many legal clinics will help sex-work related matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Police \/ victim services<\/strong> \u2014 if you\u2019re in immediate danger file a report; many groups can help you through the process and connect you to advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immigration \/ settlement agencies<\/strong> \u2014 for migrant workers seeking legal\/immigration help or to report exploitation\/abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National \/ Cross-Canada resources (use these from anywhere) Ontario British Columbia Qu\u00e9bec Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Nova Scotia \/ Atlantic (NB, PEI, NL) New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut (Territories) Legal supports &amp; safety tools (apply anywhere)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-129","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=129"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/129\/revisions\/130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanwaterloo.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}