Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action Project
- Contact: 416-964-0150; info@maggiesto.org
- Address: 526 Richmond St. E, Toronto
- Programming & resources. They offer drop-in support groups for male sex workers, trans & non-binary sex workers, Indigenous sex workers, female sex workers. Inquire about joining virtually.
Sex Workers’ Action Program Hamilton
- Contact: 905-865-9398
- Address: 771 Barton Street East, Hamilton
- Programming and resources for sex workers. Some virtual events.
Start Me Up Niagara Drop-in and Resource Centre
- Contact: (905) 984-5310
- Address: 17 Gale Crescent, St. Catharines
- Offers nursing services on Tuesdays and Thursdays and mental health services on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, among other services at the drop-in centre.
Streetworks Mobile Delivery Van
- Contact: (905) 328-6715
- Address: 120 Queenston St., St. Catharines
- Offers free harm reduction supplies for sex workers. Meets people where they are across the Niagara Region. The van runs Monday-Friday from 6pm-10:30pm. The van is discrete and unmarked. Individuals may call the cell phone to talk to staff and arrange a delivery or pick-up. Only in Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Ridgeway and Crystal Beach on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
- Contact: Jane LaVacca: 905-687-4848; Cell: 905-351-2822
- Address: Westview Church, 124 Queenston Street, St. Catharines
- Drop-in and support services for survival sex trade and houseless women
- Thursday’s: 7-9pm
Wellness Clinic for Student Sex Workers at Brock University
- Brock University is now offering mental health services specifically for student sex workers. Click on the link above and then click on the red umbrella on the left hand column to make a 30 minute virtual appointment with a registered psychotherapist, or click this link directly.
- If you do not have an Ontario Health Card, you may continue with the online booking process by entering in: 000 000 0000. If you have any difficulties, please call Student Health Services at 905-688-5550 x 3243 for assistance.
YWCA – Sex Trade On My Terms (STOMT) Program
- Contact: Kendra at (905) 246-4483; kcooper@ywcaniagararegion.ca
- Niagara Falls: YWCA Emergency Shelter, 6135 Culp Street (enter at side door), Thursdays, 5:30pm-9:30pm
- “STOMT is a weekly drop-in for women-identified individuals who engage in survival sex work. We offer sex-positive, non-judgement support in an inclusive safe space. Come and hang out and grab a meal, access community referrals and resources, clothing donations, and harm reduction supplies, or just drop by for a chat.”
- **NOTE: The time and location of this group changes frequently. Please contact Kendra for up-to-date information.
CARSA – Niagara Sexual Assault Centre
- Contact: Crisis hotline: 905-682-4584; No crisis: 905-682-7258
- Address: 43 Church St. Suite 503, St. Catharines
- Free counseling services for anyone who has experienced sexual assault or domestic violence at any time in their life.
- CARSA supports sex workers in their needs and does not disclose any client information to the police or anyone else.