MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Support and crisis resources when you need immediate help.

If you are experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or need urgent support, the following Ontario and Canada-wide resources are available to provide confidential assistance, crisis intervention, and community support services.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text: 9-8-8 24/7 crisis support across Canada.

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

Call: 416-408-HELP (4357) Emotional support and crisis intervention.

Crisis Services Canada

Call 1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645 (Texting available 4 PM – Midnight ET).

ConnexOntario

Call: 1-866-531-2600 Text: CONNEX to 247247 Support finding mental health, addiction, and crisis services in Ontario.

Kids Help Phone

Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: CONNECT to 686868 Support for children, youth, and young adults.

211 Ontario

Call: 2-1-1 Support finding urgent community, housing, food, legal, settlement, and social services.

“Please note that my psychotherapy services are not emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

For emotional distress, mental health crisis support, or community referrals, the following Ontario and Canada-wide resources may be helpful.”