Helpful Resources
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Tel: (833) 456-4566. Bilingual support to people in Canada who have concerns about suicide. Phone line available 24/7, texting available 4pm - midnight.
Crisis Services Canada
A national helpline that provides immediate crisis support and referrals to local resources. Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645.
Crisis Text Line
in Canada Text "HOME" to 741741 - free, 24/7.
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
A non-profit organization that provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Call their 24/7 helpline at 416-408-4357.
Gerstein Crisis Centre
A 24/7 crisis intervention and support service for adults experiencing mental health or addiction issues. Call their helpline at 416-929-5200.
Kids Help Phone
A free, confidential helpline for children and youth in Canada. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT)
A mobile team that provides emergency mental health crisis support in the community. Call their 24/7 helpline at 416-410-8615.
Ontario Mental Health Helpline
A free, confidential helpline that provides information about mental health services in Ontario. Call 1-866-531-2600.
Ontario Shores Crisis Services
A mental health facility in Whitby that provides emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization services.
Call their 24/7 helpline at 1-800-263-2679.