Crisis and Community Resources

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department right away.

If you are struggling and need to talk to someone urgently, consider reaching out to a local crisis line or a trusted person in your life.

Crisis services are available 24/7 and can provide confidential support, help you stay safe, and connect you with resources in your area.

Connex Ontario

Call: 1-866-531-2600


Provides information on mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services across Ontario.

 

Indigenous Wellness Helpline

Call: 1-855-242-3310

 

Culturally appropriate support for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

 

Kids Help Phone

Call: 1-800-668-686

Text: CONNECT to 686868

24/7 confidential support for youth across Canada.

Talk Suicide

Call: 1-833-456-4566

Text: 45645 (evenings) or 988

Website offers chat support as well.

Black Youth Helpline

Call: 1-833-294-8650


Focused support for Black youth and families.

The Trevor Project

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Offers 24/7 crisis support via chat and text, specifically for LGBTQ+ youth.

Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service

Call: 1-800-268-7708


24/7 psychological support for veterans, former RCMP members, and their families.

Assualted Women's Helpline

Call: 416-863-0511 orย 1-866-863-0511

Text #SAFE (#7233) on mobile


24/7, confidential, multilingual support for woman who have experienced abuse.

Good2Talk

Call: 1-866-925-5454

Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868

 

24/7 mental health support for post-secondary students in Ontario