It is not your fault
If you have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual misconduct, please understand that it is not your fault. You will be believed, you have options, and you are not alone. Learn about your options and how to get support here.
If you have experienced sexual violence or sexual misconduct:
1. Go to a place where you feel safe, such as your home, a family member’s place, or a friend’s.
- If you are on campus, go to any College office (e.g., library, information desk, etc)
- If you live in Residence, go to a trusted friend or your Residence Advisor.
2. If you feel as though you are in physical danger, contact the Emergency Management and Public Safety Department on campus:
- Emergency Help Line - 416-439-4357 (HELP)
- Emergency Extension - 416-289-5000, ext. 52020
- Pick up any Yellow Campus Emergency Phone
- Or - Call 911
3. Get medical attention as needed
- Go to your local hospital emergency room.
4. Learn the Process, Get Support
Learn the process of disclosing versus reporting an incident of Sexual Violence or Sexual Misconduct at the College.
- View Student ProcessStudent Process
Overview of the Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy for Students
- View Employee ProcessEmployee Process
Overview of the Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy for Employees
Get support and talk about your options using the contacts listed below.
Sexual Violence Support Coordinator:
416-289-5000, ext. 51949
svsupport@centennialcollege.ca
The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS):
416-289-5000, ext. 53850
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
calcs@centennialcollege.ca
Student Experience Office:
416-289-5000, ext. 52499
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Residence Advisor, Front Desk, Residence Life Coordinator:
Available 24/7:
416-438-2216
Emergency Management and Public Safety:
Available 24/7:
416-439-4357
416-289-5000, ext. 52020
International Student Support Program (counselling support in over 200 languages):
Available 24/7:
1-844-451-9700
Employee Assistance Program:
Available 24/7:
1-800-387-4765
People and Equity:
416-289-5000, ext. 57012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Emergency Management and Public Safety:
Available 24/7:
416-439-4357
416-289-5000, ext. 52020
5. Community Resources
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape: 416-597- 8808/416-597-1214 (TTY)
- Victim Services Toronto: 416-808-7066 / info@victimservicestoronto.com (24 hours/7 days per week)
- Scarborough Hospital Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care Centre: 416-495-2555
- Women’s College Hospital Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre: 416-323-6040
- Durham Region Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Care Centre: 905-571- 3344, ext.116
- Distress Centres of Toronto: 416-408-4357 / 416-408-0007 (TTY)
- 519 Church Street Community Centre (LGBTQ Support): 416-392-6874
- Revive Here (Brampton): 1-800-810-0180
- GOOD2TALK Student Helpline: 1-866-925-5454
- Scarborough Hospital Mobile Crisis Program: 416-495-2891
- Women’s Support Network of York Region: 905.895.7313
- LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- Fem’aide (Francophone and French Speaking): 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
- Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 1-866-887-0015
- Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
- Ontario Women’s Justice Network
- Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
- Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children
- Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
- Government of Ontario Victim Services
- SAFER Project
- Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre
- Beendigen’s Talk4Healing Helpline
- Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking