crisis & support lines

The CAMH Telepsychiatry Service provides consultation and assessment for general psychiatry and is a modality of care that delivers real-time client care via secure videoconferencing.

Toronto Distress Centre is a crisis and emotional distress service available via hotline, online chat, and text. They also offer in-person group and individual counseling.

ConnexOntario provides service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, and mental health.

211 connects individuals to the right information and services in your community.

Wellness Together Canada helps individuals get connected to free mental health, resources, and counseling with a mental health professional. 

Crisis Services Canada connects local distress centre professionals together as a virtual national suicide helpline.

Distress Centres (DCs) across Ontario offer instant support and a variety of services to their communities. At a DC you can find a listening ear for anyone who is feeling lonely, depressed, suicidal, or struggling otherwise. Most centres operate 24/7.

Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Responders.