Mental Health Resources and Crisis Support
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The resources below can help you access crisis assistance, community-based mental health services, and culturally responsive supports across Canada.
Immediate Support (Canada-Wide)
National crisis assistance and urgent mental health support across Canada.
Immediate Support (Canada-Wide)
National crisis assistance and urgent mental health support across Canada.
START HERE: Find Mental Health Support in Canada
A centralized national resource to help individuals locate crisis lines, local services, and mental health supports across Canada.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or crisis.
Crisis Services Canada
Provides phone, text, and chat support through a national network of crisis centres.
9-1-1
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Ontario Crisis Services
Crisis lines, distress centres, and immediate support available in Ontario.
Ontario Crisis Services
Crisis lines, distress centres, and immediate support available in Ontario.
Gerstein Crisis Centre
24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis support in Toronto.
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention.
Toronto Community Crisis Service
Community-based crisis response teams offering non-police support in select areas of Toronto.
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Helps individuals find distress lines and crisis services available in their local region.
BounceBack Ontario
A free, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program for individuals aged 15+, offering telephone coaching and self-guided support for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Find Support Near You
Services to help you find local mental health support.
Find Support Near You
Services to help you find local mental health support.
211 Canada
Connects individuals to local mental health, social, and community services.
ConnexOntario
Provides free, confidential information about mental health and addiction services in Ontario.
Youth & Young Adult Support
Mental health resources for children, youth, and students.
Youth & Young Adult Support
Mental health resources for children, youth, and students.
Kids Help Phone
24/7 mental health support for children and youth through phone and text.
Black Youth Helpline
Provides culturally responsive support, referrals, and advocacy for youth and families. Not a crisis line.
Good2Talk
Confidential support for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario
Provides access to mental health, substance use, and social supports for youth across Ontario.
Indigenous Mental Health Support
Culturally grounded, Indigenous-led support and services.
Indigenous Mental Health Support
Culturally grounded, Indigenous-led support and services.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Offers culturally grounded crisis counselling for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Talk4Healing
Provides 24/7 support for Indigenous women, available in multiple languages.
Aboriginal Health Access Centres
Access primary health care, traditional healing and other services.
Gender-Based Violence Support
Support for individuals experiencing abuse, violence, or unsafe situations.
Gender-Based Violence Support
Support for individuals experiencing abuse, violence, or unsafe situations.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
24/7 confidential support for women experiencing abuse.
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
Provides crisis counselling and support for survivors of sexual violence.
2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Affirming and inclusive support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Affirming and inclusive support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
Rainbow Health Ontario
Provides resources and guidance to help individuals find inclusive and affirming health and mental health care.
LGBT YouthLine
Peer support service for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth through phone, text, and chat.
Trans Lifeline
Peer-led support line for trans and non-binary individuals.
Sherbourne Health
Offers affirming primary care and mental health services for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Planned Parenthood Toronto
Provides sexual health services, counselling, and gender-affirming supports.
Mental Health Education & Support
Organizations offering education, tools, and ongoing support.
Mental Health Education & Support
Organizations offering education, tools, and ongoing support.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Offers free mental health education, self-help resources, and online tools accessible across Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Offers mental health programs, peer support, and connections to local services through branches across Canada.
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Please note: Resources are shared for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsement. OAMHP is not responsible for the content or services provided by external organizations.