If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Below is a list of trusted resources to provide immediate support and assistance for a variety of mental health concerns.
For immediate assistance, these crisis lines are available 24/7 to provide support and help:
Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (Available 24/7)
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 (Available 24/7)
Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous Support): Call 1-855-242-3310 or access online chat support here.
For ongoing mental health care and resources, consider the following services:
For ongoing mental health care and resources, consider the following services:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Visit CAMH Crisis Resources for links to programs, services, and supports across Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Access resources and local branch services here.
Good2Talk (For Post-Secondary Students): Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression and need someone to talk to:
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: Call 416-408-4357 or text 45645 (Available 24/7).
Mental Health Helpline (Ontario): Call 1-866-531-2600 for free, confidential support.
For those needing emotional support or someone to talk to:
Telehealth Ontario: Call 1-866-797-0000 for medical advice and mental health resources.
Ontario 211: Dial 2-1-1 for community support services, including housing and counseling.
