Ontario Crisis & Mental Health Support Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7. Please reach out to one of the following resources.
Immediate Crisis Support
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 for free, 24/7 support across Canada.
More info: 988.ca9-1-1
For life-threatening emergencies.
Toronto
Toronto Distress Centres
24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
Call: 416-408-4357 (HELP)
More info: dcogt.comGerstein Crisis Centre
Provides crisis intervention services.
Call: 416-929-5200
More info: gersteincentre.orgToronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape
24-hour crisis line for survivors of sexual violence.
Call: 416-597-8808
More info: trccmwar.ca
Brampton
Spectra Helpline
Offers 24/7 multilingual distress lines.
Call: 905-459-7777
TTY: 905-278-4890
Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese
More info: spectrahelpline.orgPeel Crisis Services
Provides immediate crisis intervention.
Call: 905-278-9036
More info: cmhapeeldufferin.ca
London
Reach Out
24/7 information, support, and crisis services for mental health and addictions.
Call: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
More info: reachout247.caSupport Line (CMHA Thames Valley)
Provides confidential listening and support.
Call: 519-601-8055 or 1-844-360-8055
More info: cmhatv.ca
Additional Resources
Assaulted Women's Helpline
24/7 crisis line for women experiencing abuse.
Call: 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
More info: awhl.orgKids Help Phone
24/7 support for youth across Canada.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
More info: kidshelpphone.caConnexOntario
Provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, mental health, or gambling. Available 24/7.
Call: 1-866-531-2600
More info: connexontario.ca211 Ontario
Information and referral for community, government, social, and health services across Ontario. Available 24/7.
Call: 2-1-1
More info: 211ontario.ca
