Supportlink is a joint initiative of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Victim Services Secretariat, Ericsson Communications and Rogers/At & T Wireless. Supportlink offers personalized safety planning, referrals for ongoing support and a 911 cell phone to qualified individuals.

Supportlink is offered to high risk individuals who have been victimized by domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking. All individuals qualify for safety planning, regardless of their ability to meet the criteria for a 911 cell phone. A small list of the qualifications for a 911 cell phone include: the individual does not already own a cell phone, the individual is not living with the accused and that the individual is willing to have ongoing contact with the Supportlink Coordinator.

Specific objectives of the program are:

• To reduce the negative impact of victimization by providing safety planning, emotional support and immediate referrals to community services, if necessary.
• To help the individual who has been victimized regain a sense of personal control.
• To enable the individual who has been victimized cope with their immediate situation.
• To engage in advocacy for individuals who have been victimized.
• To share resources and knowledge with other community agencies about safety planning.