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