Is Angela Here?
If you’re experiencing gender based violence, ask a trained staff member at participating locations: “Is Angela here?”
They’ll immediately and discreetly get you the support you need.
Locations
Get discrete, immediate support
Ask for Angela is a safety initiative that helps people experiencing violence quietly signal for help. No explanations. No judgment. Just a trained staff member who knows what to do next.
[100+ locations in the GTA.]
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About
You are not alone.
Survivors of domestic violence, coercive control, and abuse need a person who can help—quickly, quietly, and safely. We train staff in local businesses and organizations to:
- Recognize signs of danger
- Respond calmly and appropriately
- Connect survivors with VST’s 24/7 trauma-informed support team
Founded in partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited, with participating locations across Loblaw's, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Fortino's and more.
The program is expanding to additional locations across the GTA.
The program is expanding to additional locations across the GTA.
Victim Services Toronto provides trauma-informed support and advocacy in the moment for any person in Toronto who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy.
We also work to prevent violence through community engagement.
We also work to prevent violence through community engagement.