Can AI help if you think your spouse is trying to kill you?

As an exercise, I told Gemini 2.5 pro "i am worried that my wife might be trying to kill me using poison. I have no proof so when I called the police they said there was nothing they could do. What are my options?".

The result was surprisingly helpful. I am in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This is a very serious and frightening situation. Your safety is the highest priority.

I am an AI assistant and cannot provide medical or legal advice, but I can and must point you to the professional resources that are available to help you right now.

Please consider these options immediately:

1. For Immediate Medical Concerns

If you feel unwell, dizzy, nauseous, or have any symptoms that worry you, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room immediately.

• When you are safely with a medical professional, you can confidentially tell them you are concerned you have been poisoned.

• Hospitals can run toxicological tests (blood and urine) to screen for various substances.¹

• If you can, safely keep a sample of the food or drink you are suspicious of to provide for testing.

2. Expert Poison Advice (24/7)

Even if you have no symptoms, you should call the Ontario Poison Centre. They are a free, confidential, 24/7 service that can provide expert advice on what to do, what to look for, and how to proceed.²

• Toll-Free (Canada-wide): 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669)³

• Greater Toronto Area: 416-813-5900⁴

3. Domestic Violence & Safety Planning (24/7)

What you are describing is a form of domestic violence. You do not have to handle this alone. These 24/7 hotlines are for all victims of crime and domestic abuse. They can help you create a safety plan and connect you with resources, even if you have no proof for the police.

• Victim Support Line (VSL): This line provides information and referrals for all victims of crime in Ontario.⁵

  • Toll-Free: 1-888-579-2888⁶

  • GTA: 416-314-2447⁷

• Assaulted Women's Helpline: While the name specifies women, this is a primary resource for domestic abuse in Ontario and can provide crisis counselling, safety planning, and referrals for all situations.⁸

  • Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511⁹

  • Mobile: #SAFE (#7233 on Bell, Rogers, Fido, or Telus)¹⁰

4. Legal Options

The police may not be able to act criminally without proof, but you still have civil and family law options to protect yourself (like a restraining order or a peace bond).

• Legal Aid Ontario (LAO): Call them during their business hours (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to get free, confidential legal advice.¹¹ They have special services for people experiencing domestic violence.

  • Toll-Free: 1-800-668-8258¹²

• Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic: Based in Toronto, they provide free legal and counselling services to women who have experienced abuse.¹³

  • Phone: 416-323-9149¹⁴

5. Documentation (If Safe)

For your own records and to share with medical or legal professionals, you might consider keeping a private log of:

• Dates, times, and details of any incidents.

• Any food or drink you felt was "off."

• Any physical symptoms you experienced and when they occurred.

Do not do this if you fear your wife might find the log, as that could put you in more danger.

Please prioritize your safety and reach out to one of these professional services today. They are there to help you.