Mental Health Crisis Resources
Incl. Alternatives to 911
-
![number for the helpline 988]()
988- 24/7 Crisis Line & Text Service
Call or Text 9-8-8
(may involve local police)
Support for anyone with immediate mental health care needs including with active suicidal thoughts. If you’re not sure what type of support you need, still reach out. The helpline can be there to listen and offer support.
To learn more about what happens when you reach out, please follow this link.
-
![Image of the 7 grandfather teachings]()
Hope for Wellness 24/7 Helpline
Call 1-855-242-2210 - Live Chat
Service for Indigenous people.
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online in Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin), Inuktitut, English & French. All languages are not available 247/. -
![Black Mental Health Canada. Promoting A Sound Mind. With two heads facing outwards]()
BREATHE - 24/7 Support Line for Black Canadians
Call 1-800-917-0272
Service for Black Canadians
“BREATHE” services all ages in English/French, families, immigrants, newcomers, 2S/LGBTQI+, urban, rural, remote and northern communities with mental and emotional wellbeing, healing and recovery, justice, advocacy and system navigation and community care and well-being. -
![trans lifeline]()
Trans Lifeline Hotline - Peer Support
Call 1-877-330-6366
Crisis service for Trans or questioning individuals
Peer support phone service by and for trans and questioning peers. Anonymous and confidential support with no non-sensual active rescue (911/emergency services).
Mental Health Local Resources
(Ontario)
-
![LGBT youthline. 25 years of youth resilience]()
LGBT Youthline - Peer Support Chat & Text (ON)
Text 647-694-4275 - Online Chat Sunday-Friday 4-930pm (ET)
Service for 2S/LGBTQ+ Youth Under 30
Peer support volunteers trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Support if you're questioning your identity, dealing with family, feeling lonely, or just want to chat. -
![number for the helpline 988]()
Community & Social Supports
Call or Text 211
An online or phone directory of resources organized by topics and searchable by location or keywords. Resources include: food, legal, health care, abuse, community programs etc.
-
![Youth wellness hubs ontario]()
Service hubs for youth 12-25
32 Hubs across Ontario
Integrated services that support well-being, through mental health and substance use supports, primary health care, community and social supports.
-
![Good 2 Talk]()
Support for Post-secondary students
Call 1-866-925-5454 Text Good2TalkON to 686868
Free, confidential support to students in Ontario. Talk with a counsellor, text or online chat with a volunteer for crisis support. Access an online moderated peer community.
-
![Ontario with trillium flower]()
Ontario recommended supports
Online directory of mental health resources such as support for gambling, crisis, newcomer needs as well including various ages and identities children, youth, Indigenous communities or in the workplace.
